Finnish 1 (5 cr)
Code: KY00DS49-3003
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Timing
07.09.2020 - 31.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge
Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
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ITMI20SPInformation technology, full-time studies
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VV2020-2021
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
Gerstler, S., Aho, H. & Willberg, H. 2019. No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Classes on Mikkeli Campus. There are contact lessons 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.
Exam schedules
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 on three general exam dates. These dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Student workload
135 h total (60 contact 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.