Finnish 2 (5 cr)
Code: VV00CW83-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019
Timing
21.01.2019 - 30.04.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Anna-Liisa Luova
Teacher in charge
Anna-Liisa Luova
Groups
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IBKV18SP1
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IBKV18SP2
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VV2018-2019
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts with familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage also independently using different sources.
You can display familiarity in Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts with varying topics?
Which sources and tools you can use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and also independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Location and time
Completing studies quicker takes place by choosing independent methods of study. These can include, for example, online courses or courses from other student groups’ timetables. Completing assignments through this track involves more independent work and learning compared to the scheduled track
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Timing A+B, ie. on Mondays 8.15 - 9.45 and on Tuesdays 14.30-16
Classes on Kouvola Campus. If you wish to study online, please enroll for the implementation VV00CW83-3005.
Blended track:
Completing studies quicker takes place by choosing independent methods of study. These can include, for example, online courses or courses from other student groups’ timetables. Completing assignments through this track involves more independent work and learning compared to the scheduled track
Qualifications
Attending the course requires completing the course of Finnish 1 or having corresponding skills. Attending the course also requires English skills enabling academic studies.