Beginners’ Finnish 1 (2 cr)

Objective

After the completion of the course,
- you are able to communicate in Finnish in some basic everyday situations
- you can use simple phrases, express statements and ask questions and you know basic vocabulary
- you are familiar with some key features of the Finnish grammar
- you can pronounce and write simple phrases Finnish
- you can apply your skills in practice
- you are able to independently expand your vocabulary resources and improve your Finnish skills using different sources.

Content

- introducing oneself
- greetings
- getting acquainted
- simple everyday communication e.g., in a shop
- elementary grammar

- online learning in Learn (Xamk Moodle) environment
- practice with online tasks
- independent progress

- Around 54 hours of independent work (reading/watching/listening study material, rehearsal activities, assignments).

Course material

A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki, Chapters 1—3. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. In addition, the study material on Learn (Xamk Moodle) online learning environment.

Study forms and 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. The course is intended to be completed within two months.
The teacher will be available online in real-time approximately once a month (vacations excluded).

RDI and work-related cooperation

Generic skills for working life. When possible there will be training of branch connected vocabulary and communication situations.

Timing of exams and assignments

All the assignments must be submitted within two months. There are assignments and tests to complete, including final assignments, a final exam and a learning diary.

Student workload

2 ECTS credits = around 54 hours of independent work (reading/watching/listening study material, rehearsal activities, assignments).

Course part description

The course consists of six sections: Alphabet and pronunciation, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Vocabulary task, Chapter 3, and Final assignments and exam.

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.
Co-requisites: Beginners’ Finnish 2

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved/Failed
The assessment is based on the activities and assignments completed successfully within the given schedule.

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.