How to Understand Spoken Finnish?Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After successfully completing the course, the student • knows the main differences between the written Finnish and spoken Finnish used in Helsinki region. • understands more Finnish in conversations outside of the classroom • has courage to begin and maintain the conversation in Finnish

Content

Contents MODULE 1 - Topics: me and my family, in cafeteria - Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: personal pronouns, allegro speech forms for the verb olla, numbers, possessive structure (Mulla on...) Contents MODULE 2 - Topics: writing a message, going to movies, plans for weekend - Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: conjugating the verbs in WE-form (Me puhutaan), demonstrative pronouns, allegro speech forms for the verbs mennä, tulla, lähteä Contents MODULE 3 Topics: one’s opinion, free time and hobbies, housing Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: some additional verb forms, nesessive structure (Mun täytyy...), the ARI-words (makkari, synttärit, kuohari) Contents MODULE 4 Topics: traveling (asking the way, buying tickets, telling about one’s trip) Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: perfect tense, some loan words Contents MODULE 5 Topics: health and sickness, booking an appointment on phone, telling about one’s past Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: past tense verb forms (active and passive voice), MA-infinitive (Mä meen nukkuun.)

Qualifications

This course is aimed at non-native Finnish speakers with at least 15 credits of Finnish language studies with good grades in UAS or university.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

(Min. 40% competence level) Developmental competence Knowledge: Your knowledge of the spoken language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course. Skills: Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge. Competence: In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic knowledge of the language and you demonstrate a limited ability to apply your skills, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

(Min. 70% competence level) Functionally proficient Knowledge: Your knowledge of the spoken language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course. Skills: Your skills allow you complete the given tasks and assignments independently. You are able to apply your knowledge in practical situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can critique your own abilities and identify ways to improve. Competence: In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic to good knowledge of the language and you demonstrate sufficient ability to apply your skills. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

(Min. 90% competence level) Mastery Knowledge: Your knowledge of the spoken language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course. Skills; Your skills allow you to apply your knowledge in demanding situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can independently find ways to develop your skills and to cope in spontaneous situations. Competence: In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have detailed and explicit knowledge in the spoken language and you apply your skills with natural proficiency. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students’ performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0)

Materials

The material consists of tutorials, audio and video material and exercises provided by Hertta Erkkilä, Emmi Pollari and Laura Uusitalo. In the beginning of the course, you will be given the links to this and other material needed in the course.

Further information

This online course provides you with only the Helsinki region spoken Finnish, not all the dialects in Finland. Coordinating teacher: Laura Uusitalo.

Evaluation

Puhutsä suomee? Do you speak Finnish? Living in Finland, you might hear this question often. After this course, you can be the one who asks this question to show your willingness and capacity to begin and maintain the conversation in Finnish.