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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

13.01.2025 - 26.01.2025

Timing

20.01.2025 - 27.04.2025

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

1 - 15

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
  • Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025
  • EEMI24SP
    Environmental 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

The study material used in the course is: Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura.(Note! Edition 2020 or newer.)
The other study material is available in the Learn (Xamk Moodle) online learning environment.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The course is carried out as real-time online teaching according to the schedule. The online sessions are not recorded. Attendance is mandatory for completing the course. Teacher guidance is available during online meetings.

The course includes online teaching twice a week and individual, pair, and small group tasks performed during the sessions. In addition, various oral and written exercises are completed.

Various methods of feedback are used during the course. These may include written and oral feedback, and peer feedback can also be used.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

When possible there will be training of branch connected vocabulary and communication situations.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The course ends at the time specified in the implementation details, by which all learning assignments, exams, and other tasks related to completing the course must be completed. 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.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

1 ECTS credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work. However, the workload depends on study skills and prior knowledge.

In a 5-credit course, the student's workload is approximately 135 hours, of which around 55 hours consist of lectures and group work under the teacher's guidance according to the schedule, and about 80 hours are independently completed learning assignments.

Further information

The course is intended for students who do not have prior knowledge of the Finnish language. Attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on the course's learning objectives and evaluation criteria. To pass the course, students must complete both exams with a passing grade, complete the learning assignments successfully, and participate in online teaching actively.

The course is graded 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

14.08.2024 - 02.09.2024

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 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Game Design
  • Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
  • Johanna Vilkki
Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025
  • IBKV24SP2
    Digital international business, full-time studies
  • GDKV24SP
    Game 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on the Moodle platform "Learn"

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of work (incl. lectures, assignments, independent or team work)

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

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

14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024

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 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
  • Anna-Maria Ratia
  • Johanna Vilkki
Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025
  • IBKV24SP1
    Digital 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on the Moodle platform "Learn"

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of work (incl. lectures, assignments, independent or team work)

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

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

14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024

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
  • Anna-Maria Ratia
Teacher in charge

Anna-Maria Ratia

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 h total (7,5 h online lessons, 127,5 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

14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024

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
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025
  • ITMI24SP
    Information 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.

Note! Edition 2020 or newer.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

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
  • GDKV24KM
    Game design, part-time studies
  • VOMIIB24K
    International Business, exchange students
  • EEMI23SP
    Environmental Engineering, full-time studies
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021. UUDISTETTU Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

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
  • GDKV23SP
    Game design, full-time studies
  • IBKV23SP
    Digital international business, full-time studies
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on the Moodle platform "Learn"

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of work (incl. lectures, assignments, independent or team work)

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

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
  • BNKT23SP
    Nursing, 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gerstler, Aho & Willberg: No niin 1! and
study material on Learn

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
Lessons twice a week and assignment along the course.

Online course Finnish for beginners available on Ecampus.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Assignment and examinations during the course time - re-examination possibility with in one year. See the more detailed description on the Learn platform.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 x 27 hours

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

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
  • VOMITO23S
    Tourism, exchange students
  • ITMI23SP
    Information technology, full-time studies
  • VOMIIB23S
    International Business, exchange students
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.

Note! Edition 2020 or newer.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

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
  • IBKV23SP
    Digital 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. In addition, other material provided on a Learn platform.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

When possible ther will be training of branch connected vocabulary and communication situations.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Language skills as the intercultural competences

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 ECTS credits = 135 h.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

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
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023
  • EEMI22SVP
    Environmental Engineering, online/full-time studies
  • WMMI22SP
    Wellbeing 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

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 Turtiainen
Teacher in charge

Emmi Turtiainen

Groups
  • IBKV22SP
    Digital international business, full-time studies
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023
  • GDKV22SP
    Game 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gerstler, Aho & Willberg: No niin 1! and
study material on Learn

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
Lessons twice a week and assignment along the course.

Online course Finnish for beginners available on Ecampus.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Assignment and examinations during the course time - re-examination possibility with in one year (see the more detailed description in the Learn, online environment)

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 x 27 hours

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

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

Unit

Kielet ja viestintä, Mikkeli

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Teachers
  • Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge

Tarja Isokääntä

Groups
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.

Note! Edition 2020 or newer.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

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

Unit

Kielet ja viestintä, Mikkeli

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
  • IBKV22SP
    Digital international business, full-time studies
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. In addition, other material provided on a Learn platform.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Tyäelämän viestintää

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

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

Unit

Kielet ja viestintä, Kotka

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
  • LLKT22SD
    Double Degree in Business Logistics
  • LOKT22SD
    Double Degree in Logistics Engineering
  • BNKT22SP
    Nursing, full-time studies
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gerstler, Aho & Willberg: No niin 1! and
study material on Learn

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
Lessons twice a week

Online course Finnish for beginners available on Ecampus.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Basic phrases and vocabulary, every day life Finnish in the elementary level.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Assignment and examinations during the course time. Re-examination possibility is in January.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 x 27 hours

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

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

Unit

Kielet ja viestintä, Mikkeli

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
  • ITMI22SP
    Information 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.

Note! Edition 2020 or newer.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

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

Unit

Kielet ja viestintä, Kouvola

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 15

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
  • Heljä Uusitalo
Teacher in charge

Heljä Uusitalo

Groups
  • GDKV22KM
    Game 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material and instructions are available on the Learn-platform.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

This course is for the GDKV22KM students. The course is a joint implementation with the online course Finnish for Beginners (VV00EF96-3005).

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The final exam will be open on Learn-platform from 9th of March until the 30th of April.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

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

Unit

Kielet ja viestintä, Mikkeli

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Teachers
  • Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge

Tarja Isokääntä

Groups
  • VV2021-2022
    Optional studies 2021-2022
  • WMMI21SP
    Wellbeing management, full-time studies
  • EEMI21SP
    Environmental 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

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.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

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.