Finnish 3 (5 cr)
Code: VVV32-3011
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2023 - 31.07.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 30.09.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing K
Office
Kosmos, Tietokatu 1, Kemi
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 50
Teachers
- Riikka Partanen
Responsible person
Riikka Partanen
Student groups
-
K72D23SNursing (day time learning) Kemi autumn 2023
Objective
Having completed this study unit (Objective skills level is A2.1 (CEFR).)
• you develop oral and written communication skills and are familiar with Finnish working life.
• you expand your vocabulary and structures to the topics related to their field of interest, e.g., engineering, international business, nursing, or tourism.
• You can communicate in simple, familiar, routine tasks, such as shopping, local geography, and employment.
• You can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need at studies and work, in leisure time, and with authorities.
Content
Content
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking
in/with the following contexts and structures:
leisure time and hobbies
traveling
nature and environment
health and sickness
body parts
more time expressions
Verbs: past tense (imperfect), passive voice (present tense), rections (e.g. words requiring a specific case ending) and kpt-chang, transitive and intransitive verbs
3rd infinitive (-mA-infinitive) and the verbal noun -minen
adverbs
More sentence types
More pronouns
Location and time
- regular Zoom lectures
Materials
Study book Suomen mestari 2 uudistettu (digital book)
Daily tasks in Moodle according to the weekly plan
Teaching methods
- continuous learning with daily tasks in Moodle
- regular Zoom lectures
Exam schedules
The final test will be held in the beginning of September and includes:
- written test
- oral test
Completion alternatives
If the student already has Finnish skills on at least level A2 (CEFR), we recommend continuing to learn Finnish on a more advanced level. Please contact the teacher.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments
Grade 1
Student
· knows few very basic everyday expressions
· knows some words related to his/her field of interest
Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions in oral and written communication situations
· can briefly communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information related to his/her field of interest
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions related, for example, to very basic personal and family information and shopping in oral and written communication situations
· can communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information related to his/her field of interest
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need with assistance
Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions related, for example, to very basic personal and family information and shopping in oral and written communication situations
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information related to his/her field of interest
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions related, for example to very basic personal and family information and shopping in oral and written communication situations
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information related to his/her field of interest
· can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Assessment methods and criteria
Graded (0-5)
The grade consists of
- active participation in communicative exercises in the contact lessons
- continuous assignments and assessment
- final exam: written and spoken tests
Qualifications
Finnish 1-2 study courses must have been completed or equivalent competence acquired.