Finnish 4 (CEFR A2.2)Laajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The objective of the course is to advance the knowledge of Finnish basic vocabulary and structures so that the students can communicate orally and textually in moderately easy everyday situations. In addition, the participants get acquainted with some special features of Finnish culture and can make comparisons between culture in Finland and in their home country.

Having completed the course, the students will be able
1) to manage routine conversations and understand the core content of simple conversations and texts of their own interest
2) to write simple messages about everyday issues and can talk about events also in the past tense
3) to know the simplest basic grammar and the basic vocabulary related to everyday situations
4) to achieve level A2.2 of the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Content

All sectors of language skills are practiced on the course: pronunciation, speech, speech comprehension, writing, reading, and grammar. However, the main emphasis is on studying the structures of basic grammar and practicing oral skills and speech comprehension.

Qualifications

The course is available to those who have completed the Finnish for Foreigners 3 / Finnish 3 course and to those with corresponding skills. (CEFR level A2.1).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5-1/fail based on class work, homework, and the final exam.

Materials

The students acquire the course book themselves.

Further information

Timing: Spring term.