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
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
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
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
-
EEMI24SPEnvironmental 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
-
VV2024-2025Optional 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?
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
-
VV2024-2025Optional 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?
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
-
VV2024-2025Optional 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?
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
-
VV2024-2025Optional 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?
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
-
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?
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
-
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?
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
-
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?
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
-
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?
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
-
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?
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
-
VV2022-2023Optional 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?
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
-
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?
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
-
VV2022-2023Optional 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?
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
-
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?
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
-
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?
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
-
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?
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
-
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?
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
-
VV2021-2022Optional 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?
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.