Survival Finnish (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After the study unit student is able to tell her-/himself and her/his family in Finnish. He/she can understand simple Finnish phrases. Student is able to recognize some basic words and write simple phrases in Finnish. Student is able to recognize some characteristics of Finnish culture and way of life. The student will be able to get by (survive) in simple everyday situations in Finnish. S/he will understand simple-structured written and spoken messages about everyday subjects. The aim is to achieve the level A1 of the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for languages).
Proficiency level A1 in CEFR: Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Execution methods

Precourse assignment, AC lectures, Moodle tasks, final assignment

Accomplishment methods

Completing the study unit tasks

Content

Beginners' Finnish in proficiency level A1 in CEFR

Materials

Provided during the class

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 2
Student…
· recognizes some very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
· can briefly introduce him/herself
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about personal details such as where he/she lives



Grade 1
Student…
· knows few very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
· can briefly introduce him/herself


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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 4
Student…
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
· can introduce him/herself and others
· can ask and answer some questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has
· 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 aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
· can briefly introduce him/herself and others
· can ask and answer some questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has with assistance

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student…
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
· can introduce him/herself and others
· can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has
· can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Qualifications

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