Finnish 1Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: KY00DS49
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Materials
Finnish 2
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 13.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Johanna Vilkki
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
-
IBKV24SP2Digital international business, full-time studies
-
GDKV24SPGame design, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on the Moodle platform "Learn"
Teaching methods
Lessons at Kouvola Campus twice a week and assignments along the course. Independent studying, teamwork. The course structure is scheduled.
Online course Finnish for beginners available on Ecampus.
Employer connections
This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.
Exam schedules
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed. There will be an exam or exams during the course. The exam must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
International connections
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Student workload
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of work (incl. lectures, assignments, independent or team work)
Content scheduling
Includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
wordtests
exam/exams
Further information
When you have done the enrollment, wait until the registration time is over. After that the course teacher accepts your registration. The information for the starting (schedule, online environment, assignments) this course will be published at the first meeting. For further information, please contact the teacher.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active participation. There will be an exam at the end of the course.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
A student who has reached the grade 1 or 2 can:
a) use some of the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise some variation in the use of language in different situations and organize somehow her or his own learning.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
A student who has reached the grade 3 can:
a) use the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise the variation in the use of language in different situations and organize her or his own learning.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
A student who has reached the grade 5 can:
a) use excellent the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise the variation in the use of language in different situations and organize flexible her or his own learning.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 13.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Johanna Vilkki
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
-
IBKV24SP1Digital international business, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on the Moodle platform "Learn"
Teaching methods
Lessons at Kouvola Campus twice a week and assignments along the course. Independent studying, teamwork. The course structure is scheduled.
Online course Finnish for beginners available on Ecampus.
Employer connections
This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.
Exam schedules
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed. There will be an exam or exams during the course. The exam must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
International connections
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Student workload
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of work (incl. lectures, assignments, independent or team work)
Content scheduling
Includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
wordtests
exam/exams
Further information
When you have done the enrollment, wait until the registration time is over. After that the course teacher accepts your registration. The information for the starting (schedule, online environment, assignments) this course will be published at the first meeting. For further information, please contact the teacher.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active participation. There will be an exam at the end of the course.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
A student who has reached the grade 1 or 2 can:
a) use some of the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise some variation in the use of language in different situations and organize somehow her or his own learning.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
A student who has reached the grade 3 can:
a) use the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise the variation in the use of language in different situations and organize her or his own learning.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
A student who has reached the grade 5 can:
a) use excellent the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise the variation in the use of language in different situations and organize flexible her or his own learning.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Teachers
- Elsa Peltoranta
Teacher in charge
Elsa Peltoranta
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.
Teaching methods
Online course. There are real-time online lessons and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the online lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
Employer connections
Generic skills for working life.
Exam schedules
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. Exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Student workload
135 h total (60 h online lessons, 75 h independent).
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
-
ITMI24SPInformation technology, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Classes on Mikkeli Campus. There are contact lessons twice a week and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
Blended track:
Instead of this, choose an online course.
Employer connections
This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.
Exam schedules
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to (re)write a non-written or not passed exam twice. The dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course, at the latest.
International connections
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Student workload
135 hours (= 5 x 25 h) of student's work (contact lessons + independent studying).
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment bases on active participation in the lessons and
assignments completed successfully. There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
Timing
22.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Elsa Peltoranta
- Johanna Vilkki
Teacher in charge
Johanna Vilkki
Groups
-
GDKV24KMGame design, part-time studies
-
VOMIIB24KInternational Business, exchange students
-
EEMI23SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021. UUDISTETTU Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.
Teaching methods
Online course. There are few real-time online lessons and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the online lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
Employer connections
Generic skills for working life.
Exam schedules
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. Exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Student workload
135 h total (60 h online lessons, 75 h independent).
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 30.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Jenni Klingberg
Teacher in charge
Jenni Klingberg
Groups
-
GDKV23SPGame design, full-time studies
-
IBKV23SPDigital international business, full-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on the Moodle platform "Learn"
Teaching methods
Lessons at Kouvola Campus twice a week and assignments along the course. Independent studying, teamwork. The course structure is scheduled.
Online course Finnish for beginners available on Ecampus.
Employer connections
This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.
Exam schedules
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed. There will be an exam or exams during the course. The exam must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
International connections
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Student workload
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of work (incl. lectures, assignments, independent or team work)
Content scheduling
Includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
wordtests
exam/exams
Further information
When you have done the enrollment, wait until the registration time is over. After that the course teacher accepts your registration. The information for the starting (schedule, online environment, assignments) this course will be published at the first meeting. For further information, please contact the teacher.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active participation. There will be an exam at the end of the course.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
A student who has reached the grade 1 or 2 can:
a) use some of the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise some variation in the use of language in different situations and organize somehow her or his own learning.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
A student who has reached the grade 3 can:
a) use the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise the variation in the use of language in different situations and organize her or his own learning.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
A student who has reached the grade 5 can:
a) use excellent the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise the variation in the use of language in different situations and organize flexible her or his own learning.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 30.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Anna-Liisa Luova
- Mirjami Huotari-Piirainen
Teacher in charge
Anna-Liisa Luova
Groups
-
BNKT23SPNursing, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gerstler, Aho & Willberg: No niin 1! and
study material on Learn
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Lessons twice a week and assignment along the course.
Online course Finnish for beginners available on Ecampus.
Employer connections
Generic skills for working life.
Exam schedules
Assignment and examinations during the course time - re-examination possibility with in one year. See the more detailed description on the Learn platform.
International connections
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Student workload
5 x 27 hours
Content scheduling
Includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
word tests
tentit
Further information
When you have done the enrollment, wait until the registration time is over. After that the course teacher accepts your registration. The information for the starting (schedule, online environment, assignments) this course will be published at the first meeting. For further information, please contact the teacher.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation, wordtests, oral assignments, written assignments, exams (middle and final)
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
A student who has reached the grade 1 or 2 can:
a) use some of the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise some variation in the use of language in different situations and organize somehow her or his own learning.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
A student who has reached the grade 3 can:
a) use the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise the variation in the use of language in different situations and organize her or his own learning.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
A student who has reached the grade 5 can:
a) use excellent the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise the variation in the use of language in different situations and organize flexible her or his own learning.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
VOMITO23STourism, exchange students
-
ITMI23SPInformation technology, full-time studies
-
VOMIIB23SInternational Business, exchange students
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Classes on Mikkeli Campus. There are contact lessons twice a week and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
Blended track:
Instead of Finnish 1, choose an online course Finnish for beginners.
Employer connections
This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.
Exam schedules
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to (re)write a non-written or not passed exam twice. The dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course, at the latest.
International connections
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Student workload
135 hours (= 5 x 25 h) of student's work (60 contact lessons, 75 h independent studying).
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment bases on active participation in the lessons and
assignments completed successfully. There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Jenni Klingberg
Groups
-
IBKV23SPDigital international business, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. In addition, other material provided on a Learn platform.
Teaching methods
This is a joint implementation with Finnish for beginners VV00EF96-3010
The student is responsible for determining his/her weekly amount of studying based on the time during which he/she wishes to complete the course.
Employer connections
When possible ther will be training of branch connected vocabulary and communication situations.
Exam schedules
There will be an exam at the end of the course. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule by the end of the course.
International connections
Language skills as the intercultural competences
Student workload
5 ECTS credits = 135 h.
Content scheduling
Requires good independent study skills since real-time teacher participation is very minimal. Attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies and some IT-skills.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Examination and assignments. Assessment on a scale of 1 - 5.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023
Timing
16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
- Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge
Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
-
EEMI22SVPEnvironmental Engineering, online/full-time studies
-
WMMI22SPWellbeing Management, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Online course. There are real-time online lessons and working independently included in the course. The online lessons will not be recorded. It is required to attend the online lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
Blended track:
Instead of Finnish 1, choose an online course Finnish for Beginners.
Employer connections
Generic skills for working life.
Exam schedules
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. Exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Student workload
135 h total (60 h online lessons, 75 h independent).
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 30.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Emmi Mäkinen
Teacher in charge
Emmi Mäkinen
Groups
-
IBKV22SPDigital international business, full-time studies
-
VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
-
GDKV22SPGame design, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gerstler, Aho & Willberg: No niin 1! and
study material on Learn
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Lessons twice a week and assignment along the course.
Online course Finnish for beginners available on Ecampus.
Employer connections
Generic skills for working life.
Exam schedules
Assignment and examinations during the course time - re-examination possibility with in one year (see the more detailed description in the Learn, online environment)
International connections
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Student workload
5 x 27 hours
Content scheduling
Includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
wordtests
examination
Further information
When you have done the enrollment, wait until the registration time is over. After that the course teacher accepts your registration. The information for the starting (schedule, online environment, assignments) this course will be published at the first meeting. For further information, please contact the teacher.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation, wordtests, oral assignments, written assignments, exams (middle and final)
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
A student who has reached the grade 1 or 2 can:
a) use some of the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise some variation in the use of language in different situations and organize somehow her or his own learning.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
A student who has reached the grade 3 can:
a) use the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise the variation in the use of language in different situations and organize her or his own learning.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
A student who has reached the grade 5 can:
a) use excellent the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise the variation in the use of language in different situations and organize flexible her or his own learning.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 30.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge
Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Classes on Mikkeli Campus. There are contact lessons twice a week and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
Blended track:
Instead of Finnish 1, choose an online course Finnish for beginners.
Employer connections
Generic skills for working life.
Exam schedules
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to (re)write a non-written or not passed exam twice. The dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course, at the latest.
Student workload
135 h total (60 contact lessons, 75 h independent studying).
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment bases on active participation in the lessons and
assignments completed successfully. There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 30.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge
Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
IBKV22SPDigital international business, full-time studies
-
VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. In addition, other material provided on a Learn platform.
Teaching methods
This course is a joint implementation with the online course Finnish for Beginners (VV00EF96-3007).
This course is available for students who have no prior Finnish skills.
The course will be carried out by means of independent online studies.
The student is responsible for determining his/her weekly amount of studying based on the time during which he/she wishes to complete the course.
Exam schedules
There will be an exam at the end of the course. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule by the end of the course.
Student workload
5 ECTS credits = 135 h.
Further information
Requires good independent study skills since real-time teacher participation is very minimal. Attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies and some IT-skills.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Examination and assignments. Assessment on a scale of 1 - 5.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 30.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Anna-Liisa Luova
Teacher in charge
Anna-Liisa Luova
Groups
-
LLKT22SDDouble Degree in Business Logistics
-
LOKT22SDDouble Degree in Logistics Engineering
-
BNKT22SPNursing, full-time studies
-
VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gerstler, Aho & Willberg: No niin 1! and
study material on Learn
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Lessons twice a week
Online course Finnish for beginners available on Ecampus.
Employer connections
Basic phrases and vocabulary, every day life Finnish in the elementary level.
Exam schedules
Assignment and examinations during the course time. Re-examination possibility is in January.
Student workload
5 x 27 hours
Content scheduling
Includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
word tests
2 examinations
Further information
anna-liisa.luova@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation, word tests, oral assignments, written assignments, 2 exams (middle and final)
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
A student who has reached the grade 1 or 2 can:
a) use some of the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise some variation in the use of language in different situations and organize somehow her or his own learning.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
A student who has reached the grade 3 can:
a) use the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise the variation in the use of language in different situations and organize her or his own learning.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
A student who has reached the grade 5 can:
a) use excellent the basic level (A1.1-A1.2) phrases, vocabulary and structures in every day life situations.
b) search information from textbooks and other basic information sources.
c) realise the variation in the use of language in different situations and organize flexible her or his own learning.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge
Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
ITMI22SPInformation technology, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Classes on Mikkeli Campus. There are contact lessons twice a week and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
Blended track:
Instead of Finnish 1, choose an online course Finnish for beginners.
Employer connections
Generic skills for working life.
Exam schedules
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to (re)write a non-written or not passed exam twice. The dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course, at the latest.
Student workload
135 h total (60 contact lessons, 75 h independent studying).
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment bases on active participation in the lessons and
assignments completed successfully. There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
03.01.2022 - 16.01.2022
Timing
17.01.2022 - 30.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
- Heljä Uusitalo
Teacher in charge
Heljä Uusitalo
Groups
-
GDKV22KMGame design, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Material and instructions are available on the Learn-platform.
Teaching methods
This course is for the GDKV22KM students. The course is a joint implementation with the online course Finnish for Beginners (VV00EF96-3005).
Exam schedules
The final exam will be open on Learn-platform from 9th of March until the 30th of April.
Student workload
5 credits = 5 x 27 hours = 135 hours
Further information
helja.uusitalo@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Examination and assignments. Assessment on a scale of 1 - 5.
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.
Enrollment
03.01.2022 - 16.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 31.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge
Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
VV2021-2022Optional studies 2021-2022
-
WMMI21SPWellbeing management, full-time studies
-
EEMI21SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Materials
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Online course. There are real-time online lessons and working independently included in the course. The online lessons will not be recorded. It is required to attend the online lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
Blended track:
Instead of Finnish 1, choose an online course Finnish for Beginners.
Employer connections
Generic skills for working life.
Exam schedules
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. Exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Student workload
135 h total (60 h online lessons, 75 h independent).
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.