Beginners’ Finnish 2 (3 cr)

Objective

After the completion of the course,
- you are able to communicate in Finnish in various basic everyday situations
- you can use appropriate phrases and vocabulary
- you are familiar with the key features of the Finnish language, grammar and culture
- you can apply your skills in practice, both orally and in writing
- you are able to independently expand your vocabulary resources and improve your Finnish skills using different sources.

Content

- telling times
- months, seasons and weather
- family and friends
- daily activities and verb conjugation
- food
- simple communication, conversations and writing tasks related to e.g., activities and service encounters (e.g., shopping and eating out)
- essential grammar themes related to the communicative content of the course

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

- Around 81 hours of independent work (reading/watching/listening study material, rehearsal activities, assignments)

Course material

The study material used in the course is: A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki, chapters 4—6. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. The other study material is available in the Learn (Xamk Moodle) online learning environment.

Study forms and methods

This course is intended for students who have completed the course Beginners' Finnish 1 (2 ECTS) or who have corresponding skills.

The course is carried out by means of independent online studies. Teacher guidance is available in real-time online appointments about once a month. Participation in these appointments is voluntary.

Learning takes place in the Learn (Xamk Moodle) online learning environment. The course includes independent assignments and online exams. The assessed tasks are completed independently. The tasks must be submitted within three months of enrolling in the course.

Various methods of feedback are used during the course. Some tasks are automatically graded, for some tasks the teacher gives written or oral feedback.

RDI and work-related cooperation

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

Timing of exams and assignments

In each section of the course, there are assignments to complete. Moreover, there is an online exam and and other written and/or oral tasks at the end of the course. The course must be completed within three months.

Student workload

3 ECTS credits correspond to approximately 81hours of student work. However, the workload depends on study skills and prior knowledge.

Further information

The course requires good independent study skills, since real-time teacher participation is very minimal. The course also requires sufficient proficiency in English and basic IT skills.
Complementary course: Finnish 2.

Students who enroll in the course will receive an instructional email from the teacher within approximately one month of enrollment. During weeks 25–32, it is possible to enroll in the course, but instructions for completing it will only be provided in mid-August.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Completing the course successfully requires completing the assignments within the given schedule.
The course is graded on a Approved/Failed scale.

Qualifications

Beginners’ Finnish 1 or corresponding skills in the Finnish language. In addition, attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies, some IT skills and a good command of independent studying.