Finnish: Structure and Texts 2 (3cr)
Code: XFIN0222-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 29.10.2021 - 08.12.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Teaching languages
- finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 20
- Teachers
- Hannu Paloniemi
- Course
- XFIN0222
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
The aim of the course is to deepen your grammar skills and your reading comprehension. You will study various text types and learn structures essential to reading comprehension.
Having completed the course you will
1) understand the main issues in texts dealing with a variety of topics
2) know rather well the salient structures of basic grammar
3) know more about various text types
4) be able to deepen your Finnish skills without tuition
5) have the opportunity to achieve the level B1 of the six-level CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Execution methods
Group meetings 36 hours and independent work 45 hours. To complete the course you have to actively participate in the exercises, complete your assignments and work independently on what you have learned.
Accomplishment methods
Regular attendance (80%) in group meetings, active participation in the exercises, and completing the individual and group assignments. Final exam.
Content
The main emphasis is on practicing the structures of basic grammar, increasing your vocabulary, and reading various types of text.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
5–1/fail
Qualifications
XFIN0221 Finnish Structure and Texts 1 or corresponding skills (language skill level A2.2–B1).