Finnish 3Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

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

You can express yourself in Finnish at proficiency level A2.1.-A2.2 in the most common everyday situations, both orally and in writing.

You can follow slow conversations, write short texts and use the language spontaneously in familiar communication situations.

You will be familiar with the main grammatical phenomena.

You will be able to increase your vocabulary and language knowledge, also independently, using a variety of sources.

You are familiar with Finnish culture and customs.

You will become familiar with the basic vocabulary of your profession.

You will be able to use ICT ethically in your studies.

Content

How does Finnish compare to other languages you know?

What are the characteristics of the Finnish language?

How is Finnish pronounced and written?

How do you introduce yourself and deal with people in everyday situations?

How do you make use of the Finnish-speaking environment to learn the language?

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

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

What kind of 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?

Accomplishment methods

The Finnish 3 course is placed at the beginning of the competence phase. Criteria a-d, f and g are the main criteria for the assessment of the course.

On reaching level 3, students will be able to

a) use Finnish A2 level phrases, vocabulary and structures in their communication

b) search for information to support language learning

c) perform fluently the tasks of the course

d) communicate in simple everyday situations and use the Finnish environment to support their learning

f) manage a team

g) use information technology ethically to support language learning.