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Language Buddy (1 cr)

Code: VVV555-3002

General information


Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 31.03.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Yhteiset toiminnot
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 50
Teachers
Anna-Sofia Konttaniemi
Minna Kangasvieri
Teacher in charge
Anna-Sofia Konttaniemi
Groups
R31D21S
International Business (full time day studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2021
R31D22S
International Business (full time day studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2022
Course
VVV555

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Objectives:
• The Language Buddy is a fluent Finnish speaker supporting the student learning Finnish as second language (*S2 = Finnish as second language)
• The Language Buddy Student is an S2* student who needs support for learning Finnish
Language Buddy activities strengthen the Finnish language skills and integration of international students and increase the international and diversity skills of Finnish speaking students.
The objectives are
• to know and understand new people and cultures
• to encourage the international student to speak Finnish
• to support the integration of the international student
• to build language and culture awareness
• to learn plain Finnish

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Evaluation criteria:
Rejected: The student has not completed the required activities.
Approved: The student has successfully completed the required activities.

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