Finnish for beginners (5 cr)
Code: AV00EM97-3001
General information
Timing
17.01.2022 - 30.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS and Continuing Education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Heljä Uusitalo
Teacher in charge
Heljä Uusitalo
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
Materials
A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. In addition, other material provided on a Learn platform.
Teaching methods
This course is available for students who have no prior Finnish skills.
The course will be carried out by means of independent online studies.
Employer connections
Generic skills, a base for working life skills
Exam schedules
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.
International connections
International approach in language learning
Student workload
5 ECTS credits = 135 h.
Content scheduling
See Learn.
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, some IT-skills and good independent study skills.