Finnish 2 (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.

You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.

You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.

Content

Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?

Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?

How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?

Course material

Textbook: Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
Additionally, the material on the Moodle platform "Learn"

Study forms and methods

Lessons at Kouvola Campus 2 x 1,5 h / week and assignments along the course. There are contact lessons and independent studying included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.

RDI and work-related cooperation

This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.

Timing of exams and assignments

All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed. There will be an exam or exams during the course. The exam must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.

International cooperation

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work, so 5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of student work. However, this may vary depending on prior knowledge and study skills.

Course part description

The course includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
teamwork
exam/exams.

Further information

Further information from the teacher:
anna-maria.ratia@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance. There will be two midterm exams.

Qualifications

Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.