Higher education studies and Finnish as a second language 2 (B1) (5 cr)

Objective

The students have a basic command of the requirements for oral communication and know how to act comprehensibly and appropriately in different situations related to higher education studies. The students know the means of verbal and non-verbal communication and can display the characteristics of the Finnish communication culture. They can conduct a presentation for professional or educational purposes, give feedback and manage fluently in different group work situations. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces the Finnish communication culture and characteristics of verbal and non-verbal communication. The course focuses on the Finnish language skills needed in higher education studies and provides practice in using versatile grammatical structures and vocabulary. The course gives practice on how to communicate in a group, how to participate in a conversation, how to prepare and conduct an oral presentation and how to give feedback.

Course material

Online platform "Learn", electronic study material

Study forms and methods

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

RDI and work-related cooperation

Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Timing of exams and assignments

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

International cooperation

Cultural diversity among students

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)

Course part description

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.