Finnish Text Types and Writing, online (3 cr)
Code: XFIN0227V24-3003
General information
- Enrollment
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12.08.2025 - 01.09.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
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08.09.2025 - 19.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Language Centre
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 5 - 30
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
The aim of this course is to learn to write texts that differ in structure, vocabulary, and style. The texts may be summaries, announcements, opinion pieces, CVs, etc.
Having completed the course you will be able
1) to write clearly and coherently about various topics using a few challenging structures.
2) to comment on other writers’ texts
3) to reach the level B2 in writing of the six-level CEFR (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. You may also complete the course remotely.
Accomplishment methods
Regular attendance (80%) in group meetings, active participation in the exercises, and completing the individual and group assignments. Final exam.
If you study remotely, you are required to complete the individual assignments and participate in the online meetings.
Content
You will write various types of texts and do grammar exercises. You can point out differences between formal and informal texts. You will also work on your own texts according to the feedback from the teacher. The main emphasis is on your own production. The teacher and the students jointly agree on the studying method.
Teaching methods
Teaching profile: ONLINE 1
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass/fail, grades 1–5
Qualifications
The course is available to those who have completed or are presently completing the course XFIN0226 Structures of Standard Written Finnish and to those with corresponding skills (language skill level B1–B2 in reading comprehension).
Further information
The schedule of the course will be made at the first meeting.
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.