Advanced Finnish Reading and Conversation (CEFR B2)Laajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The aim of this course is to improve your reading and conversation skills and to expand your knowledge of abstract terms.

Having completed the course you will
1) understand the main ideas of topical newspaper articles
2) have the skills to tackle the texts of your own field
3) be able to discuss a variety of topical themes
4) have the opportunity to achieve level B2 in text comprehension and conversation of the six-level CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Content

You will read texts related to issues being discussed in society. You will also study relatively easy academic texts according to your own interests and objectives. Discussions based on the texts.

Qualifications

XFIN0226 Structures of Standard Written Finnish or corresponding skills (language skill level B1–B2).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5–1/fail

Further information

Teaching of Finnish as a second and as a foreign language.

Timing: Autumn and spring term.