Finnish 4 (5 cr)

Objective

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

You can use a variety of phrases, structures, recitals and vocabulary at level A2.2.

You know the main grammatical phenomena.

You can increase your vocabulary and language knowledge also independently with the help of different sources.

You are familiar with Finnish culture.

You can use ICT ethically in your studies.

You know the basic vocabulary of your profession.

You are familiar with different grammatical phenomena.

You can follow a wide range of conversations, write different texts using models and use language spontaneously in familiar everyday and professional situations.

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 and in understanding and producing texts on different topics?

What kind of knowledge of the language and culture do you need for your language studies?

What kind of sources and tools can you use in your 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?

Course material

The study material used in the course is: Gehring, S., Heinzmann, S., Peltomäki, A.-M., Päivärinne, S. & Udd, T. Suomen mestari 2. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Helsinki: Finnlectura. Chapters 5–8. (Note! Edition 2022 or newer.)

The other study material is available in the Learn (Xamk Moodle) online learning environment.

Study forms and methods

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 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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

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

Timing of exams and assignments

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.

International cooperation

This course suits well for international students.

Student workload

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 40 hours consist of lectures and group work under the teacher's guidance according to the schedule, and about 95 hours are independently completed learning assignments.

Further information

Attending the course requires completing the course of Finnish 3 or having corresponding skills and English skills enabling academic studies.

Evaluation scale

1-5

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