Study Guide

Objective

You can use the languages you know and the Finnish-speaking environment in support of your Finnish language studies.

You can express yourself in Finnish at A1.1.-A1.2 level in the most common everyday situations, both orally and in writing.

You know the main grammatical features of the Finnish language.

You are able to independently increase your vocabulary and improve your language skills with the help of relevant sources.

You are familiar with Finnish culture.

You can ethically use ICT in your studies.

Content

How does Finnish compare to other languages you know?

What are the special characteristics of the Finnish language?

How is Finnish pronounced and written?

How do you introduce yourself and communicate in everyday situations?

How do you make use of the Finnish-speaking environment in learning the language?

What vocabulary, phrases and structures do you need in everyday situations?

What kind of language and cultural knowledge do you need in basic language studies?

What sources and tools can you use in your basic Finnish language studies during the course and independently?

How can you use technology and tools in your language studies in an ethical way?

How do you set yourself goals in Finnish language learning and how do you reflect on your learning?

Opiskelumateriaali

The study material used in the course is: Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura. (Note! Edition 2020 or newer.)
The other study material is available in the Learn (Xamk Moodle) online learning environment.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The course is carried out as real-time online teaching according to the schedule. The online sessions are not recorded. Attendance is mandatory for completing the course. Teacher guidance is available during online meetings The online sessions are not recorded. Attendance is mandatory for completing the course. Teacher guidance is available during online meetings.

The course includes online teaching twice a week and individual, pair, and small group tasks performed during the sessions. In addition, various oral and written exercises are completed.

Various methods of feedback are used during the course. These may include written and oral feedback, and peer feedback can also be used.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

When possible there will be training of branch connected vocabulary and communication situations.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The course ends at the time specified in the implementation details, by which all learning assignments, exams, and other tasks related to completing the course must be completed. 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 twice. Exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

1 ECTS credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work. However, the workload depends on study skills and prior knowledge.

In a 5-credit course, the student's workload is approximately 135 hours, of which around 55 hours consist of lectures and group work under the teacher's guidance according to the schedule, and about 80 hours are independently completed learning assignments.

Further information

The course is intended for students who do not have prior knowledge of the Finnish language. Attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on the course's learning objectives and evaluation criteria. To pass the course, students must complete both exams with a passing grade, complete the learning assignments successfully, and participate in online teaching actively.

The course is graded on a scale of 1–5.

Objective

You can use the languages you know and the Finnish-speaking environment in support of your Finnish language studies.

You can express yourself in Finnish at A1.1.-A1.2 level in the most common everyday situations, both orally and in writing.

You know the main grammatical features of the Finnish language.

You are able to independently increase your vocabulary and improve your language skills with the help of relevant sources.

You are familiar with Finnish culture.

You can ethically use ICT in your studies.

Content

How does Finnish compare to other languages you know?

What are the special characteristics of the Finnish language?

How is Finnish pronounced and written?

How do you introduce yourself and communicate in everyday situations?

How do you make use of the Finnish-speaking environment in learning the language?

What vocabulary, phrases and structures do you need in everyday situations?

What kind of language and cultural knowledge do you need in basic language studies?

What sources and tools can you use in your basic Finnish language studies during the course and independently?

How can you use technology and tools in your language studies in an ethical way?

How do you set yourself goals in Finnish language learning and how do you reflect on your learning?

Opiskelumateriaali

All material in Learn - no spesific book

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
Lessons twice a week and assignment along the course. Participation is required for 80 %.
Online course Finnish for beginners available on Ecampus. Teacher's guidance available in connection with nearby lessons.

The course consists of the following areas, which are assessed separately:
-participation and activity in classes and tasks to be done in classes 1 cr
- assignments to be done at home 1 cr
-Exam (written) 1 cr
-Exam oral 1 cr
-Learning journal assignment and self-reflection 1 cr

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

In the course, a learning task is completed at the end of each section. There is an exam in the penultimate classroom teaching session of the course.

The course has weekly assignments. During the study period, there is a project task, which must be ready by the end of the study period.

The course ends at the time indicated in the implementation information, by which time the student has returned the practice tasks required for the performance, completed any exams and met other requirements for an approved performance.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

No

Opiskelijan työmäärä

4 x 27 = 108

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

1-5 rating scale. To get the required grade, the following tasks must be completed:
-participation and activity in classes and tasks to be done in classes 1 cr
- assignments to be done at home 1 cr
-Exam (written) 1 cr
-Exam oral 1 cr
-Learning journal assignment and self-reflection 1 cr

Objective

You can use the languages you know and the Finnish-speaking environment in support of your Finnish language studies.

You can express yourself in Finnish at A1.1.-A1.2 level in the most common everyday situations, both orally and in writing.

You know the main grammatical features of the Finnish language.

You are able to independently increase your vocabulary and improve your language skills with the help of relevant sources.

You are familiar with Finnish culture.

You can ethically use ICT in your studies.

Content

How does Finnish compare to other languages you know?

What are the special characteristics of the Finnish language?

How is Finnish pronounced and written?

How do you introduce yourself and communicate in everyday situations?

How do you make use of the Finnish-speaking environment in learning the language?

What vocabulary, phrases and structures do you need in everyday situations?

What kind of language and cultural knowledge do you need in basic language studies?

What sources and tools can you use in your basic Finnish language studies during the course and independently?

How can you use technology and tools in your language studies in an ethical way?

How do you set yourself goals in Finnish language learning and how do you reflect on your learning?

Opiskelumateriaali

Textbook: Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
Additionally, the material on the Moodle platform "Learn"

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The course includes lessons at the Kouvola campus, learning assignments, teamwork and independent study according to the schedule. There are 3 hour session per week.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed. There will be an exam or exams during the course. The exam must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

One credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work, so 5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of student work. However, this may vary depending on prior knowledge and study skills.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

The course includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
teamwork
exam/exams.

Further information

Further information from the teachers:
jenni.klingberg@xamk.fi
johanna.vilkki@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active participation. There will be an exam or exams at the end of the course.