Study Guide

Objective

Objective skills level is A1.3 (CEFR).
Students develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and knowledge of Finnish culture.
Students develop skills in Finnish for simple communication situations in everyday life. Students can tell about themselves, others, and the environment and ask and answer questions about everyday life, such as food and clothing, and daily activities in the past tense.
Students can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.

Content

Content
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking

in/with the following contexts and structures:

Housing and living
Traveling and means of transportation
Food and dining
Nature and environment
Work and professions

Word types
Local cases
Object
More sentence types
More pronouns and postpositions
Expressing one’s opinion

Location and time

international students of tourism (DPT) international business (IB) and Sports business management together
- on campus (Jokiväylä) contact lessons, weeks 8-17

Materials

We will continue with the digital study book of Suomen mestari 1. The license is valid for 1 year.

• Suomen mestari 1: chapters 6-9

Moodle: learning process and progress, assignments, assessment, additional material

Teaching methods

- continuous learning with daily tasks in Moodle
- regular live, on campus contact lessons once or twice a week starting from the week 8

Exam schedules

The final exam includes written and spoken tests, week 17

Completion alternatives

If the student already has Finnish skills on at least level A1 (CEFR), we recommend continuing to learn Finnish on a more advanced level. Please contact the teacher.

Further information

If the student already has Finnish skills on at least level A1 (CEFR), we recommend continuing to learn Finnish on a more advanced level. Please contact the teacher.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Grade 1
Student
· knows a few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment methods and criteria

- active participation in communicative exercises in the contact lessons
- continuous assignments and assessment
- final exam: written and spoken tests

Objective

Objective skills level is A1.3 (CEFR).
Students develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and knowledge of Finnish culture.
Students develop skills in Finnish for simple communication situations in everyday life. Students can tell about themselves, others, and the environment and ask and answer questions about everyday life, such as food and clothing, and daily activities in the past tense.
Students can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.

Content

Content
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking

in/with the following contexts and structures:

Housing and living
Traveling and means of transportation
Food and dining
Nature and environment
Work and professions

Word types
Local cases
Object
More sentence types
More pronouns and postpositions
Expressing one’s opinion

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Grade 1
Student
· knows a few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Objective

Objective skills level is A1.3 (CEFR).
Students develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and knowledge of Finnish culture.
Students develop skills in Finnish for simple communication situations in everyday life. Students can tell about themselves, others, and the environment and ask and answer questions about everyday life, such as food and clothing, and daily activities in the past tense.
Students can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.

Content

Content
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking

in/with the following contexts and structures:

Housing and living
Traveling and means of transportation
Food and dining
Nature and environment
Work and professions

Word types
Local cases
Object
More sentence types
More pronouns and postpositions
Expressing one’s opinion

Location and time

On campus lessons once or twice a week (Rovaniemi, Jokiväylä).

Materials

Suomen mestari 1 - uudistettu digital study book

For Lapland UAS students the study book is provided. Other students may use the printed book or acquire the license.

Teaching methods

- continuous learning with daily tasks in digital study book / Moodle
- regular live, on campus contact lessons once or twice a week (Weeks 2-11)

Exam schedules

•Written test (week 13)
•Oral exam (week 13)
•Written test: rewrite (week16)

Completion alternatives

If the student already has Finnish skills on at least level A1 (CEFR), we recommend attending more advanced level Finnish study units.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Grade 1
Student
· knows a few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading 0-5
Approved grade consists of
- active participation in communicative exercises in the contact lessons
- continuous assignments and assessment
- final exam

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life


Grade 1
Student
· knows few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Objective

Objective skills level is A1.3 (CEFR).
Students develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and knowledge of Finnish culture.
Students develop skills in Finnish for simple communication situations in everyday life. Students can tell about themselves, others, and the environment and ask and answer questions about everyday life, such as food and clothing, and daily activities in the past tense.
Students can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.

Content

Content
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking

in/with the following contexts and structures:

Housing and living
Traveling and means of transportation
Food and dining
Nature and environment
Work and professions

Word types
Local cases
Object
More sentence types
More pronouns and postpositions
Expressing one’s opinion

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Grade 1
Student
· knows a few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Objective

Objective skills level is A1.3 (CEFR).
Students develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and knowledge of Finnish culture.
Students develop skills in Finnish for simple communication situations in everyday life. Students can tell about themselves, others, and the environment and ask and answer questions about everyday life, such as food and clothing, and daily activities in the past tense.
Students can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.

Content

Content
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking

in/with the following contexts and structures:

Housing and living
Traveling and means of transportation
Food and dining
Nature and environment
Work and professions

Word types
Local cases
Object
More sentence types
More pronouns and postpositions
Expressing one’s opinion

Materials

Suomen mestari 1 - digital version (provided, printed version not needed)

Exam schedules

•Written test 15.3.2023
•Oral exam 15.3. / 20.3.2023

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Grade 1
Student
· knows a few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment methods and criteria

Graded excercises in Moodle and oral and written text.
The course is graded from 0-5. 70 % of the grade consist of Moodle assignments, 30 % about the final exam

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life


Grade 1
Student
· knows few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Objective

Objective skills level is A1.3 (CEFR).
Students develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and knowledge of Finnish culture.
Students develop skills in Finnish for simple communication situations in everyday life. Students can tell about themselves, others, and the environment and ask and answer questions about everyday life, such as food and clothing, and daily activities in the past tense.
Students can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.

Content

Content
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking

in/with the following contexts and structures:

Housing and living
Traveling and means of transportation
Food and dining
Nature and environment
Work and professions

Word types
Local cases
Object
More sentence types
More pronouns and postpositions
Expressing one’s opinion

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Grade 1
Student
· knows a few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Objective

Objective skills level is A1.3 (CEFR).
Students develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and knowledge of Finnish culture.
Students develop skills in Finnish for simple communication situations in everyday life. Students can tell about themselves, others, and the environment and ask and answer questions about everyday life, such as food and clothing, and daily activities in the past tense.
Students can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.

Content

Content
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking

in/with the following contexts and structures:

Housing and living
Traveling and means of transportation
Food and dining
Nature and environment
Work and professions

Word types
Local cases
Object
More sentence types
More pronouns and postpositions
Expressing one’s opinion

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Grade 1
Student
· knows a few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Objective

Objective skills level is A1.3 (CEFR).
Students develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and knowledge of Finnish culture.
Students develop skills in Finnish for simple communication situations in everyday life. Students can tell about themselves, others, and the environment and ask and answer questions about everyday life, such as food and clothing, and daily activities in the past tense.
Students can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.

Content

Content
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking

in/with the following contexts and structures:

Housing and living
Traveling and means of transportation
Food and dining
Nature and environment
Work and professions

Word types
Local cases
Object
More sentence types
More pronouns and postpositions
Expressing one’s opinion

Materials

Suomen mestari 1 and 2 (old version)

Exam schedules

Oral exam 22.2. at 11.00-11.30
Written exam 23.2. at 13-14

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Grade 1
Student
· knows a few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment methods and criteria

Graded excercises in Moodle and oral and written text.
The course is graded from 0-5. 70 % of the grade consist of Moodle assignments, 30 % about the final exam

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life


Grade 1
Student
· knows few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Objective

Objective skills level is A1.3 (CEFR).
Students develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and knowledge of Finnish culture.
Students develop skills in Finnish for simple communication situations in everyday life. Students can tell about themselves, others, and the environment and ask and answer questions about everyday life, such as food and clothing, and daily activities in the past tense.
Students can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.

Content

Content
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking

in/with the following contexts and structures:

Housing and living
Traveling and means of transportation
Food and dining
Nature and environment
Work and professions

Word types
Local cases
Object
More sentence types
More pronouns and postpositions
Expressing one’s opinion

Materials

Study book Suomen mestari 1 and 2
Moodle: daily tasks according to the weekly plan

Teaching methods

- virtual implementation in Moodle, continuous learning with daily tasks in Moodle
- AC contact lesson every Wed

Completion alternatives

spoken and written skills demonstration if the student already has Finnish skills on the level A1.3 of CEFR, to be agreed with the responsible teacher

Further information

To participate the student has to have completed Finnish 1 or have previous skills in Finnish on level A1.2 (CEFR)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Grade 1
Student
· knows a few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment methods and criteria

- continuous assignments and assessment
- final written and spoken exams

Objective

Objective skills level is A1.3 (CEFR).
Students develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and knowledge of Finnish culture.
Students develop skills in Finnish for simple communication situations in everyday life. Students can tell about themselves, others, and the environment and ask and answer questions about everyday life, such as food and clothing, and daily activities in the past tense.
Students can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.

Content

Content
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking

in/with the following contexts and structures:

Housing and living
Traveling and means of transportation
Food and dining
Nature and environment
Work and professions

Word types
Local cases
Object
More sentence types
More pronouns and postpositions
Expressing one’s opinion

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Grade 1
Student
· knows a few very basic Finnish phrases
· can briefly tell about him/herself

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can briefly tell and write about him/herself and others and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life with assistance

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer some questions about everyday life
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
· can tell and write about him/herself, others, and the environment
· can ask and answer questions about everyday life, like food, work and travel
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.