Finnish Language 1Laajuus (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student knows some basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. After the course, the student is able to tell and write about himself/herself using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, the student is acquainted with Finland as a country and has a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.

Sisältö

This course provides an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
- greetings, basic phrases, numbers
- introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family and housing
- some expressions of time (days of the week, months, seasons, telling time)
- weather
- basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, time, family, home, weather)
- simple everyday situations, e.g. telling about oneself, shopping and asking prices ( Level A1)
- grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases, consonant gradation
- main features of the spoken language and politeness
- basic information about Finland and Finnish culture.

Esitietovaatimukset

No prerequisites

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

1-2
The student knows some vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He/she can use simple constructions but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

3-4
The student knows most of the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He/she can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He/she manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear - and is therefore relatively well acquainted with the country and its culture.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

5
The student knows the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He/she can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He/she manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts and is well acquainted with the country and its culture.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Failed
The student does not achieve the course outcomes at a satisfactory level.

Oppimateriaalit

Mustonen, Sippola & Tuononen 2012: Hoidetaan suomeksi.
Web-material given in the beginning of the course