Finnish 4 (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

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).

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 exercises, completing individual and group assignments. Final exam.

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.

Materials

The students acquire the course book themselves.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

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).

Further information

If you miss the first class session and have not discussed your absence with the teacher, your place can be given to the first person on the waiting list.
Remember to cancel your registration if you will not be taking the course.

A degree student attending the Lapland UAS can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the University of Lapland, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/Participation/Public/1ed9d756-7a9b-4de9-b7d7-c70d00949931?displayId=Fin2559722