Finnish 4Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: VVV33
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
Having completed this study unit (Objective skills level is A2.2 (CEFR).)
• You develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and are familiar with the main aspects of Finnish society.
• You can interact in Finnish in routine tasks related to areas of immediate relevance and their field of interest: for example, making an appointment, writing a simple email, and telling their opinions.
• You recognize and understand the characteristics of Finnish society and values.
Content
Content:
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking
in/with the following contexts and structures:
celebrations and traditions
education and work
shopping
business with Finnish authorities
Verbs: Conditional and so-called nollapersoona in all tenses
Verbs: Past tenses
Nouns: kpt-change and possessive suffixes, plurals in different cases
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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 and can react to few very basic everyday expressions related to immediate need and/or his/her field of interest
Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can briefly communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· 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 related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need with assistance
Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information in written and oral communication situations
· can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 12.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 04.04.2025
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Economics R
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 35
Teachers
- Tanja Kyykkä
Responsible person
Tanja Kyykkä
Student groups
-
K72D22SNursing (day time learning) Kemi autumn 2022
-
K72D23SNursing (day time learning) Kemi autumn 2023
-
R81D23STourism, Rovaniemi autumn 2023
-
R54D23SBachelor of Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Engineering (full time studies), 2023
-
R31DS23SInternational Sport Business Management (full time day studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2023
-
R31D23SInternational Business (full time day studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2023
Objective
Having completed this study unit (Objective skills level is A2.2 (CEFR).)
• You develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and are familiar with the main aspects of Finnish society.
• You can interact in Finnish in routine tasks related to areas of immediate relevance and their field of interest: for example, making an appointment, writing a simple email, and telling their opinions.
• You recognize and understand the characteristics of Finnish society and values.
Content
Content:
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking
in/with the following contexts and structures:
celebrations and traditions
education and work
shopping
business with Finnish authorities
Verbs: Conditional and so-called nollapersoona in all tenses
Verbs: Past tenses
Nouns: kpt-change and possessive suffixes, plurals in different cases
comparison of adjectives
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Materials
Suomen mestari 2 - uudistettu digital study book
For Lapland UAS students thedigital study book is provided. Other students may use the printed book or purchase the license.
Teaching methods
- continuous learning with daily tasks in digital study book / Moodle
- regular live, on campus / online contact lessons once or twice as week in Jan-April
Exam schedules
•Oral and written test (early April)
•Oral and written test: rewrite (late April)
Completion alternatives
If the student already has Finnish skills on at least level A2 (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 and can react to few very basic everyday expressions related to immediate need and/or his/her field of interest
Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can briefly communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· 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 related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need with assistance
Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information in written and oral communication situations
· can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
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
Enrollment
01.03.2024 - 01.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Economics R
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Teachers
- Anna-Sofia Konttaniemi
Responsible person
Anna-Sofia Konttaniemi
Student groups
-
R31D24KInternational Business (full time day studies) Rovaniemi spring 2023
-
RT31D23KInternational Business with Tourism, spring 2023
Objective
Having completed this study unit (Objective skills level is A2.2 (CEFR).)
• You develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and are familiar with the main aspects of Finnish society.
• You can interact in Finnish in routine tasks related to areas of immediate relevance and their field of interest: for example, making an appointment, writing a simple email, and telling their opinions.
• You recognize and understand the characteristics of Finnish society and values.
Content
Content:
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking
in/with the following contexts and structures:
celebrations and traditions
education and work
shopping
business with Finnish authorities
Verbs: Conditional and so-called nollapersoona in all tenses
Verbs: Past tenses
Nouns: kpt-change and possessive suffixes, plurals in different cases
comparison of adjectives
More about object
More adjectives and comparison of adjectives
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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 and can react to few very basic everyday expressions related to immediate need and/or his/her field of interest
Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can briefly communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· 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 related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need with assistance
Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information in written and oral communication situations
· can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Enrollment
02.10.2023 - 07.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 05.04.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Teachers
- Tanja Kyykkä
Responsible person
Tanja Kyykkä
Student groups
-
R81D22STourism, Rovaniemi autumn 2022
-
R54D22S
-
R31D22SInternational Business (full time day studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2022
Objective
Having completed this study unit (Objective skills level is A2.2 (CEFR).)
• You develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and are familiar with the main aspects of Finnish society.
• You can interact in Finnish in routine tasks related to areas of immediate relevance and their field of interest: for example, making an appointment, writing a simple email, and telling their opinions.
• You recognize and understand the characteristics of Finnish society and values.
Content
Content:
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking
in/with the following contexts and structures:
celebrations and traditions
education and work
shopping
business with Finnish authorities
Verbs: Conditional and so-called nollapersoona in all tenses
Verbs: Past tenses
Nouns: kpt-change and possessive suffixes, plurals in different cases
comparison of adjectives
More about object
More adjectives and comparison of adjectives
More noun types
Materials
Suomen mestari 2 - uudistettu study book
Teaching methods
- continuous learning with daily tasks in digital study book / Moodle
- regular live, on campus contact lessons once
Exam schedules
•Written test (week 13)
•Oral exam (week 13)
•Written test: rewrite (week 14)
Completion alternatives
If the student already has Finnish skills on at least level A2 (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 and can react to few very basic everyday expressions related to immediate need and/or his/her field of interest
Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can briefly communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· 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 related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need with assistance
Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information in written and oral communication situations
· can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
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
Enrollment
02.10.2023 - 19.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Economics R
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 35
Responsible person
Anna-Sofia Konttaniemi
Objective
Having completed this study unit (Objective skills level is A2.2 (CEFR).)
• You develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and are familiar with the main aspects of Finnish society.
• You can interact in Finnish in routine tasks related to areas of immediate relevance and their field of interest: for example, making an appointment, writing a simple email, and telling their opinions.
• You recognize and understand the characteristics of Finnish society and values.
Content
Content:
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking
in/with the following contexts and structures:
celebrations and traditions
education and work
shopping
business with Finnish authorities
Verbs: Conditional and so-called nollapersoona in all tenses
Verbs: Past tenses
Nouns: kpt-change and possessive suffixes, plurals in different cases
comparison of adjectives
More about object
More adjectives and comparison of adjectives
More noun types
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 and can react to few very basic everyday expressions related to immediate need and/or his/her field of interest
Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can briefly communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· 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 related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need with assistance
Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information in written and oral communication situations
· can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Enrollment
03.10.2022 - 31.12.2022
Timing
09.01.2023 - 31.03.2023
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Economics R
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Machine Learning and Data Engineering
Teachers
- Tanja Kyykkä
Responsible person
Tanja Kyykkä
Student groups
-
R31D21SInternational Business (full time day studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2021
-
R54D21SBachelor of Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Engineering (full time studies), 2021
-
R81D21STourism, Rovaniemi autumn 2021
Objective
Having completed this study unit (Objective skills level is A2.2 (CEFR).)
• You develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and are familiar with the main aspects of Finnish society.
• You can interact in Finnish in routine tasks related to areas of immediate relevance and their field of interest: for example, making an appointment, writing a simple email, and telling their opinions.
• You recognize and understand the characteristics of Finnish society and values.
Content
Content:
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking
in/with the following contexts and structures:
celebrations and traditions
education and work
shopping
business with Finnish authorities
Verbs: Conditional and so-called nollapersoona in all tenses
Verbs: Past tenses
Nouns: kpt-change and possessive suffixes, plurals in different cases
comparison of adjectives
More about object
More adjectives and comparison of adjectives
More noun types
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 and can react to few very basic everyday expressions related to immediate need and/or his/her field of interest
Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can briefly communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· 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 related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need with assistance
Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information in written and oral communication situations
· can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Enrollment
01.10.2021 - 07.01.2022
Timing
31.01.2022 - 31.03.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Economics R
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Teachers
- Riikka Partanen
Responsible person
Riikka Partanen
Student groups
-
R31D20S
-
R81D20STourism (day time learning) Rovaniemi autumn 2020
Objective
Having completed this study unit (Objective skills level is A2.2 (CEFR).)
• You develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and are familiar with the main aspects of Finnish society.
• You can interact in Finnish in routine tasks related to areas of immediate relevance and their field of interest: for example, making an appointment, writing a simple email, and telling their opinions.
• You recognize and understand the characteristics of Finnish society and values.
Content
Content:
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking
in/with the following contexts and structures:
celebrations and traditions
education and work
shopping
business with Finnish authorities
Verbs: Conditional and so-called nollapersoona in all tenses
Verbs: Past tenses
Nouns: kpt-change and possessive suffixes, plurals in different cases
comparison of adjectives
More about object
More adjectives and comparison of adjectives
More noun types
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 and can react to few very basic everyday expressions related to immediate need and/or his/her field of interest
Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can briefly communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· 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 related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need with assistance
Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information in written and oral communication situations
· can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.