Finnish 1 (5 cr)
Code: VVV30-3014
General information
Enrollment
18.03.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- International Business
Teachers
- Tanja Kyykkä
Responsible person
Tanja Kyykkä
Student groups
-
R54D24SBachelor of Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Engineering (full time studies), 2024
Objective
Objective skills level is A1.1 - A1.2 (CEFR).
Students develop basic oral and written communication skills and familiarize with the main aspects of Finnish culture.
Students get basic skills in Finnish for simple communication situations in everyday life. Students can introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details, such as where they live, people they know, and things they have.
Students can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Content
Content
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking
in/with the following contexts and structures:
Alphabet and pronunciation
Basic greetings and phrases
Personal information
Weekdays, numbers, and the clock
Weather, seasons and months
Colors and basic adjectives
Family and appearance
Personal pronouns and basic conjugation of verb types 1-5
Vowel harmony
Basics of gradation
Basic sentence types
Basic cases
Materials
Suomen mestari 1 uudistettu digital study book
For Lapland UAS students the study book is provided. Other students may use the printed book or acquire the license.
Teaching methods
- continuous learning with daily tasks in digital study book / Moodle
- regular live, on campus contact lessons once or twice a week
Exam schedules
The final exam will include:
- written test 3.12.24
- oral test 4.12.24
Final test rewrite 16.12.24
Entrance ticket for the final tests is based on tasks completed during the study unit. Detailes are found in Moodle work space.
Completion alternatives
If the student already has Finnish skills on at least level A1 (CEFR), we recommend attending more advanced level Finnish study units.
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 a few very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
· can briefly introduce him/herself
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
Assessment criteria, good (3)
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
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.
Assessment criteria, excellent (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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Grading 0-5
Approved grade consists of
- active participation in communicative exercises in the contact lessons
- continuous assignments and assessment
- final exam
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Grade 1
Student
· knows a few very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
· can briefly introduce him/herself
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
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
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
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.
Assessment criteria, excellent (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.