Finnish 3 (5 cr)
Code: VVV32-3012
General information
Enrollment
18.03.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 11.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Teachers
- Tanja Kyykkä
Responsible person
Tanja Kyykkä
Student groups
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R54D23SBachelor of Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Engineering (full time studies), 2023
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R81D23STourism, Rovaniemi autumn 2023
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R31DS23SInternational Sport Business Management (full time day studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2023
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R31D23SInternational Business (full time day studies) Rovaniemi 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
Materials
Suomen mestari 2 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 18.11.24
- oral test 20.11.24
Final test rewrite: 11.12.24
Entrance ticket for the final exam is based on competed exercises and defined more precisely in Moodle.
Completion alternatives
If the student already has Finnish skills on at least level A2 (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 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
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 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 (3-4)
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.
Qualifications
Finnish 1-2 study courses must have been completed or equivalent competence acquired.