Higher education studies and Finnish as a second language 2 (B1)Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: VA00DM76
Credits
5 op
Objective
The students have a basic command of the requirements for oral communication and know how to act comprehensibly and appropriately in different situations related to higher education studies. The students know the means of verbal and non-verbal communication and can display the characteristics of the Finnish communication culture. They can conduct a presentation for professional or educational purposes, give feedback and manage fluently in different group work situations. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).
Content
The course introduces the Finnish communication culture and characteristics of verbal and non-verbal communication. The course focuses on the Finnish language skills needed in higher education studies and provides practice in using versatile grammatical structures and vocabulary. The course gives practice on how to communicate in a group, how to participate in a conversation, how to prepare and conduct an oral presentation and how to give feedback.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.
Enrollment
09.12.2024
Timing
08.01.2025 - 19.02.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Elina Härkönen
- Malla Koivupiha
Groups
-
VALME24SHigher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants
Objective
The students have a basic command of the requirements for oral communication and know how to act comprehensibly and appropriately in different situations related to higher education studies. The students know the means of verbal and non-verbal communication and can display the characteristics of the Finnish communication culture. They can conduct a presentation for professional or educational purposes, give feedback and manage fluently in different group work situations. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).
Content
The course introduces the Finnish communication culture and characteristics of verbal and non-verbal communication. The course focuses on the Finnish language skills needed in higher education studies and provides practice in using versatile grammatical structures and vocabulary. The course gives practice on how to communicate in a group, how to participate in a conversation, how to prepare and conduct an oral presentation and how to give feedback.
Opiskelumateriaali
Learn-verkko-oppimisympäristö ja sen digitaaliset materiaalit.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Opintojaksolla on aikataulutettua opetusta, pienryhmätyöskentelyä ja itsenäisesti ja ryhmässä tehtäviä oppimistehtäviä.
Etäopetusta on säännöllisesti 1-2 kertaa viikossa. Etäopetuksessa on opettajajohtoista työskentelyä sekä pienryhmätyöskentelyä. Opiskelijoilta edellytetään aktiivista osallistumista etäopetukseen ja pienryhmätyöskentelyyn.
Opettajan ohjausta on saatavilla etäopetuskertojen yhteydessä ja myös muina aikoina.
Opiskelu tapahtuu Learn-ympäristössä. Pääsy opintojaksoalustalle aukeaa opintojakson alkamispäivänä. Etäopetuskerrat toteutetaan pääsääntöisesti Teams-ryhmässä. Osallistuminen edellyttää nettiyhteyden lisäksi kuva- ja ääniyhteyttä.
Opintojaksolla on itsenäisesti ja ryhmänä tehtäviä arvioitavia tehtäviä. Tehtävät on palautettava annetussa aikataulussa.
Opintojaksolla hyödynnetään erilaisia palautteenantotapoja. Niitä voivat olla esimerkiksi kirjallinen ja suullinen palaute. Lisäksi voidaan hyödyntää myös vertaispalautteen antoa.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Opintojaksolla tehdään alakohtaisen sanaston, viestinnän ja etenkin koulutuspolkujen harjoituksia.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Opintojaksolla on aikataulutettua opetusta, pienryhmätyöskentelyä ja palautettavia tehtäviä. Tarkempi aikataulu löytyy Learn-alustalta.
Opintojakso päättyy toteutuksen tiedoissa ilmoitettuna aikana, johon mennessä kaikki oppimistehtävät sekä muut opintojakson suorittamiseen liittyvät tehtävät on oltava tehtyinä.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Ryhmä on monikulttuurinen.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
1 op vastaa noin 27 tuntia opiskelijan työtä, eli 5 op:n opintojaksolla opiskelijan työmäärä on n. 135 t., johon sisältyy opetukseen ja ryhmätyöskentelyyn osallistuminen, tehtävät ja materiaaliin tutustuminen.
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Teemoittaiset kirjalliset ja suulliset harjoitukset, jotka on kuvattu tarkemmin Learnissa.
Further information
Tämä opintojakso on ensi sijassa Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille -kokonaisuuden (30 op) osa.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.
Assessment methods and criteria
Tehtäväkohtaiset arviointikriteeristöt saatavilla Learn-verkko-oppimisymäristöstä. Opintojakson kokonaisarvosana perustuu kurssin tehtävien (toteutuksen osien) arviointiin. Hyväksyttyyn kokonaissuoritukseen vaaditaan kaikkien tehtävien hyväksyttyä suorittamista. Opettaja antaa tehtäväkohtaisen, oppimisprosessia tukevan palautteen.
Opintojakson arviointiasteikko: 1–5.
Enrollment
11.02.2024
Timing
12.03.2024 - 16.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Elina Härkönen
- Jenni Klingberg
Groups
-
VALME24KHigher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants
Objective
The students have a basic command of the requirements for oral communication and know how to act comprehensibly and appropriately in different situations related to higher education studies. The students know the means of verbal and non-verbal communication and can display the characteristics of the Finnish communication culture. They can conduct a presentation for professional or educational purposes, give feedback and manage fluently in different group work situations. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).
Content
The course introduces the Finnish communication culture and characteristics of verbal and non-verbal communication. The course focuses on the Finnish language skills needed in higher education studies and provides practice in using versatile grammatical structures and vocabulary. The course gives practice on how to communicate in a group, how to participate in a conversation, how to prepare and conduct an oral presentation and how to give feedback.
Opiskelumateriaali
Online platform "Learn", electronic study material
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Cultural diversity among students
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)
Further information
This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.
Assessment methods and criteria
The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.
Timing
02.10.2023 - 13.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Elina Härkönen
Groups
-
VALME23SHigher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants
Objective
The students have a basic command of the requirements for oral communication and know how to act comprehensibly and appropriately in different situations related to higher education studies. The students know the means of verbal and non-verbal communication and can display the characteristics of the Finnish communication culture. They can conduct a presentation for professional or educational purposes, give feedback and manage fluently in different group work situations. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).
Content
The course introduces the Finnish communication culture and characteristics of verbal and non-verbal communication. The course focuses on the Finnish language skills needed in higher education studies and provides practice in using versatile grammatical structures and vocabulary. The course gives practice on how to communicate in a group, how to participate in a conversation, how to prepare and conduct an oral presentation and how to give feedback.
Opiskelumateriaali
Online platform "Learn", electronic study material
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Cultural diversity among students
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)
Further information
This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.
Assessment methods and criteria
The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
25.04.2022 - 02.06.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Malla Koivupiha
- Miia Karttunen
Teacher in charge
Malla Koivupiha
Groups
-
VALME22KMaahanmuuttajien valmentava koulutus
Objective
The students have a basic command of the requirements for oral communication and know how to act comprehensibly and appropriately in different situations related to higher education studies. The students know the means of verbal and non-verbal communication and can display the characteristics of the Finnish communication culture. They can conduct a presentation for professional or educational purposes, give feedback and manage fluently in different group work situations. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).
Content
The course introduces the Finnish communication culture and characteristics of verbal and non-verbal communication. The course focuses on the Finnish language skills needed in higher education studies and provides practice in using versatile grammatical structures and vocabulary. The course gives practice on how to communicate in a group, how to participate in a conversation, how to prepare and conduct an oral presentation and how to give feedback.
Opiskelumateriaali
Online platform "Learn", electronic study material
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Cultural diversity among students
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)
Further information
This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.
Assessment methods and criteria
The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.