Finnish, basic level 2Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: SUM3005A21S
Credits
5 op
Objective
Students will be able to
- master the Finnish language at basic level A2.2
- understand clear, general spoken language and grasp the main points of discussion in familiar topics, for example, from TV programmes
- converse about familiar topics and manage common everyday exchanges
- easily understand simple texts
- write short pieces of text and communicate by e.g. email
- master the main aspects of basic grammar
Content
- past tenses and their uses
- plural forms
- wordtypes
- the object and its uses
- communication situations (dealing with officials, shopping)
- vocabulary related to hobbies and recreation, health and illnesses, travel, clothing, education, work, customs and celebrations
Enrollment
11.10.2023 - 17.03.2024
Timing
08.04.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Diak joint implementation
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Jaana Puurunen
- Sampo Sivula
Groups
-
Diak
Objective
Students will be able to
- master the Finnish language at basic level A2.2
- understand clear, general spoken language and grasp the main points of discussion in familiar topics, for example, from TV programmes
- converse about familiar topics and manage common everyday exchanges
- easily understand simple texts
- write short pieces of text and communicate by e.g. email
- master the main aspects of basic grammar
Content
- past tenses and their uses
- plural forms
- wordtypes
- the object and its uses
- communication situations (dealing with officials, shopping)
- vocabulary related to hobbies and recreation, health and illnesses, travel, clothing, education, work, customs and celebrations
Teaching methods
- the course is completely online
- lectures on Zoom from April 18 to May 28, approximately two lectures per week
- lots of independent study and homework
Prerequisites: Before the course, Finnish competence should be on a level A1.3/A2.1.
Location and time
The course is completely online (lectures on Zoom).
Lectures are from April 18 to May 28, approximately two lectures per week.
Materials
Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann: Suomen mestari 2, revised edition 2022 (chapters 1–5/6)
Student workload
Course proceeds quickly and requires a lot of independent study:
- the extent of the course is 5 credits, i.e. 135 hours of work
- there are approx. 27 hours of lectures in total (so the remaining 108 hours are assignments and other independent study)
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation to lectures and independent tasks affect to assessment.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022
Timing
06.02.2023 - 05.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Diak joint implementation
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Sampo Sivula
Groups
-
Diak
Objective
Students will be able to
- master the Finnish language at basic level A2.2
- understand clear, general spoken language and grasp the main points of discussion in familiar topics, for example, from TV programmes
- converse about familiar topics and manage common everyday exchanges
- easily understand simple texts
- write short pieces of text and communicate by e.g. email
- master the main aspects of basic grammar
Content
- past tenses and their uses
- plural forms
- wordtypes
- the object and its uses
- communication situations (dealing with officials, shopping)
- vocabulary related to hobbies and recreation, health and illnesses, travel, clothing, education, work, customs and celebrations
Materials
Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann: Suomen mestari 2, revised edition 2022 (chapters 1-6)
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation to contact teaching, independent exercises and an exam affect to assessment.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021
Timing
17.01.2022 - 13.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- BA of Social Services
- Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
- BA of Social Services, Christian Early Childhood Education and Care
- Bachelor of Social Services
- BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work
- BA of Social Services, Christian Youth Work
Teachers
- Sampo Sivula
Groups
-
Diak
Objective
Students will be able to
- master the Finnish language at basic level A2.2
- understand clear, general spoken language and grasp the main points of discussion in familiar topics, for example, from TV programmes
- converse about familiar topics and manage common everyday exchanges
- easily understand simple texts
- write short pieces of text and communicate by e.g. email
- master the main aspects of basic grammar
Content
- past tenses and their uses
- plural forms
- wordtypes
- the object and its uses
- communication situations (dealing with officials, shopping)
- vocabulary related to hobbies and recreation, health and illnesses, travel, clothing, education, work, customs and celebrations
Materials
Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann: Suomen mestari 2 (chapters 1-6)
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation to contact teaching, independent exercises and an exam affect to assessment.
Evaluation scale
0-5