Free Choice Studies
Free Choice Studies 2021-22
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 05.05.2024
Timing
07.08.2023 - 07.06.2024
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
- Bachelor of Construction Site Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Juhani Paananen
Objective
Students will be competent in utilising the mathematical methods in problems concerning basic level mathematics, physics and chemistry.
Content
- Mathematics (expressions, equations, right-angled triangle, percent calculations, areas, volumes)
- Physics (basics of kinematics, thermodynamics and electrostatics)
- Chemistry (reaction equations, amount of substance)
- Logic (logical reasoning)
Teaching methods
Teaching and learning support via distance education
Student workload
Autonomous studies: 80 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to reduce and modify simple algebraic expressions. They are able to solve a standard linear equation. They are able to carry out simple conversions of physical units. They are able to calculate the mole mass of simple chemical compound.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to handle algebraic expressions fluently. They are able to solve a non-standard linear equation. They are able to solve simple equations concerning dynamics, thermodynamics and electrostatics. They are able to balance a simple chemical equation.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student masters the handling stages of algebraic expressions fluently. They are able to solve random linear equations. They are able to solve simple pair of equations. They are able to solve simple application problems concerning geometry of rectangles, right-angled triangles and circles. They master basic applications of dynamics, thermodynamics and electrostatics. They are able to solve basic applications of chemical calculations concerning amount of substance, concentration and pH.
Assessment methods and criteria
Project works (0...100 points), assessment 0-5.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 11.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
2 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Cory Isaacs
Student groups
-
IGWIB23FGateway to International Business
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IB22B
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IB22A
Objective
Students will know the ways of conducting business in the Nordic countries. Students will understand the unique challenges of creating a successful market entry plan into the region. Students will be aware of the Nordic countries economies, cultures and political systems.
Content
- The Nordic model
- Economies
- Cultures
- Industries and trade
Materials
Andreasson, Claes, and Steve Strid. 2008. The Viking Manifesto: The Scandinavian approach to business and blasphemy. London. Marshall Cavendish.
Lewis, Richard D. 2004. Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf. London. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Material handed out by the teacher
Teaching methods
- Recorded Lectures and Guided Practice
- Independent study
- Web studies
- Poster Presentation
Student workload
- 2 credits = 54 hours
- 54 hours of combined lectures, guided practice and independent study
- Students are free to decide on their own how to use the assigned study hours in regards to completing the course tasks.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The exam and classroom performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The exam and classroom performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam 100% - Held in the EXAM room on campus
Students must also complete all course tasks and homework assignments.
Failure to complete all course material will result in a lower grade or your final grade being withheld until all tasks are complete at an acceptable level.
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 28.02.2024
Timing
19.02.2024 - 26.05.2024
Credits
2 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Cory Isaacs
Student groups
-
IGWIB24SGateway to International Business
Objective
Students will know the ways of conducting business in the Nordic countries. Students will understand the unique challenges of creating a successful market entry plan into the region. Students will be aware of the Nordic countries economies, cultures and political systems.
Content
- The Nordic model
- Economies
- Cultures
- Industries and trade
Materials
Andreasson, Claes, and Steve Strid. 2008. The Viking Manifesto: The Scandinavian approach to business and blasphemy. London. Marshall Cavendish.
Lewis, Richard D. 2004. Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf. London. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Material handed out by the teacher
Teaching methods
- Recorded Lectures and Guided Practice
- Independent study
- Web studies
- Poster Presentation
Student workload
- 2 credits = 54 hours
- 54 hours of combined lectures, guided practice and independent study
- Students are free to decide on their own how to use the assigned study hours in regards to completing the course tasks.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The exam and classroom performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The exam and classroom performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam 100% - Held in the EXAM room on campus
Students must also complete all course tasks and homework assignments.
Failure to complete all course material will result in a lower grade or your final grade being withheld until all tasks are complete at an acceptable level.
Enrollment
04.09.2023 - 11.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 30.11.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Heli Simon
- Sirkka Nieminen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
IGWIB23FGateway to International Business
Education groups
- Small group 1
- Small group 2
Objective
Students know basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. They are able to tell and write about themselves using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, the students are acquainted with Finland as a country and also have a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.
Content
This course provides students with an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
- greetings and basic phrases
- numbers
- introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family members and housing
- some expressions of time (weekdays, months, seasons, telling time)
- weather
- simple everyday situations, e.g. shopping and asking prices
- grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases
- main features of the spoken language
- basic information about Finland and Finnish culture
Materials
Online material
Teaching methods
contact and online lessons, independent studies, written and spoken assignments and a presentation
Exam schedules
The exam will take place on the last lesson of the course. Retake exam times will be announced during the course.
Completion alternatives
Online implementation in the Summer semester
Student workload
81h, incl. lectures 25 - 27 h
53 - 55 h independent and online studies
Content scheduling
- During the course, students submit the assignments and tests and attend the lessons.
- Study journals can be submitted after the course
Further information
To gain the credits, the student must accomplish all the parts of the course:
- submit the tests and assignments
- submit a presentation
- submit a study journal
- take an exam
- take a spoken exam
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level A1
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows some of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He 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. The student has shortly dealt with some topics of the culture presentations in the study journal.
Attention! The assessment criteria for presentations will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows the most of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics in the study journal.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts aabout the country and its culture. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics thoroughly and extensively in the study journal.
Assessment methods and criteria
Language 60%:
-active participation (min. 50% to pass the course, min. 80% to get the highest grade)
-written and oral exercises (incl. all the Moodle forum assignments completed by given deadlines)
-exam (students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)
Country and culture 40%:
-participation in lectures
-presentation of Finland and Finnish culture
-learning diary (passed or failed)
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 19.02.2024
Timing
19.02.2024 - 26.05.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki
Student groups
-
IGWIB24SGateway to International Business
Objective
Students know basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. They are able to tell and write about themselves using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, the students are acquainted with Finland as a country and also have a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.
Content
This course provides students with an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
- greetings and basic phrases
- numbers
- introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family members and housing
- some expressions of time (weekdays, months, seasons, telling time)
- weather
- simple everyday situations, e.g. shopping and asking prices
- grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases
- main features of the spoken language
- basic information about Finland and Finnish culture
Materials
Course material on Moodle
Teaching methods
Suomeksi
contact and online lessons, independent studies, written and spoken assignments and a presentation
Exam schedules
The exam will take place on the last lesson of the course. Retake exam times will be announced during the course.
Completion alternatives
Online implementation in the Summer semester
Student workload
Suomeksi
81h, incl. lectures 25 - 27 h
53 - 55 h independent and online studies
Content scheduling
- During the course, students submit the assignments and tests and attend the lessons.
- Study journals can be submitted after the course
Further information
Suomeksi
To gain the credits, the student must accomplish all the parts of the course:
- submit the tests and assignments
- submit a presentation
- submit a study journal
- take an exam
- take a spoken exam
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level A1
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows some of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He 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. The student has shortly dealt with some topics of the culture presentations in the study journal.
Attention! The assessment criteria for presentations will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows the most of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics in the study journal.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts aabout the country and its culture. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics thoroughly and extensively in the study journal.
Assessment methods and criteria
Language 60%:
-active participation (min. 50% to pass the course, min 80% to get the highest grade)
-written and spoken exercises (incl. all the Moodle forum assignments completed by given deadlines)
-exam (students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)
Country and culture 40%:
-participation in lectures
-presentation of Finland and Finnish culture
-study journal (passed or failed)
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 10.10.2023
Timing
25.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
16 - 30
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Heli Simon
Student groups
-
IGWCM23FGateway to Cultural Management Studies
-
IEPPT23FProfessional studies in physiotherapy
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IEPSW23FEmpowerment in Social Work
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IEPIP23International Professional Studies
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VVO
-
IEPN23FSneak Peek of Finnish Nursing Education
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IEPFF23FFrom Field to Fork
Objective
Students know basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. They are able to tell and write about themselves using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, the students are acquainted with Finland as a country and also have a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.
Content
This course provides students with an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
- greetings and basic phrases
- numbers
- introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family members and housing
- some expressions of time (weekdays, months, seasons, telling time)
- weather
- simple everyday situations, e.g. shopping and asking prices
- grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases
- main features of the spoken language
- basic information about Finland and Finnish culture
Materials
Material on the Moodle platform
Suomi taskussa https://suomitaskussa.eu/#
A Tast of Finnish http://tasteoffinnish.fi/
YLE: Supisuomea https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/supisuomea
Teaching methods
Contact lessons, independent studies, online learning, written, spoken and listening comprehension exercises and assignments, a presentation
Exam schedules
The exam will take place during the last contact lesson of the course.
After the exam, there are two retake options for those who failed the exam.
After the first retake, there is one grade improvement option
Completion alternatives
Online implementation in the Summer semester
Student workload
81h, incl. contact lessons 28h
53 h independent studies
Content scheduling
- During the course, students submit the assignments and tests and attend the contact lessons.
- The exam at the end of the course.
- Study journals can be submitted after the course
Further information
To gain the credits, the student must accomplish all the parts of the course:
- submit the tests and assignments
- submit a presentation
- submit a study journal
- take an exam
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows some of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He 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. The student has shortly dealt with some topics of the culture presentations in the study journal.
Attention! The assessment criteria for presentations will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows the most of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics in the study journal.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts aabout the country and its culture. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics thoroughly and extensively in the study journal.
Assessment methods and criteria
Language 60%:
- Active participation in spoken exercises (incl. Moodle activities during the course)
- Written and spoken (incl. all the Moodle assignments completed by given deadlines)
- Exam (students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)
- Presentation on country and culture 40%:
- Study journal (pass/fail)
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 03.03.2024
Timing
19.02.2024 - 12.04.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
16 - 30
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki
Student groups
-
IEPPT24SProfessional studies in physiotherapy
-
IEPN24SSneak Peek of Finnish Nursing Education
-
IEPIP23International Professional Studies
-
VVO
Objective
Students know basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. They are able to tell and write about themselves using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, the students are acquainted with Finland as a country and also have a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.
Content
This course provides students with an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
- greetings and basic phrases
- numbers
- introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family members and housing
- some expressions of time (weekdays, months, seasons, telling time)
- weather
- simple everyday situations, e.g. shopping and asking prices
- grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases
- main features of the spoken language
- basic information about Finland and Finnish culture
Materials
Material on the Moodle platform
Suomi taskussa https://suomitaskussa.eu/#
A Tast of Finnish http://tasteoffinnish.fi/
YLE: Supisuomea https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/supisuomea
Teaching methods
Contact lessons, independent studies, online learning, written, spoken and listening comprehension exercises and assignments, a presentation
Exam schedules
The exam will take place during the last contact lesson of the course.
After the exam, there are two retake options for those who failed the exam.
After the first retake, there is one grade improvement option
Completion alternatives
Online implementation in the Summer semester
Student workload
81h, incl. contact lessons 28h
53 h independent studies
Content scheduling
Suomeksi
- During the course, students submit the assignments and tests and attend the contact lessons.
- The exam at the end of the course.
- Study journals can be submitted after the course
Further information
To gain the credits, the student must accomplish all the parts of the course:
- submit the tests and assignments
- submit a presentation
- submit a study journal
- take an exam
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows some of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He 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. The student has shortly dealt with some topics of the culture presentations in the study journal.
Attention! The assessment criteria for presentations will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows the most of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics in the study journal.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts aabout the country and its culture. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics thoroughly and extensively in the study journal.
Assessment methods and criteria
Suomeksi
Language 60%:
- Active participation in spoken exercises (incl. Moodle activities during the course)
- written and spoken (incl. all the Moodle assignments completed by given deadlines)
- exam (students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)
- Presentation on country and culture 40%:
- Sstudy journal (pass/fail)
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 31.03.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Student groups
-
LITA23DTradenomi (AMK), Liiketalous
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VVO
-
IB22A
Objective
The student masters the basics of French. The student understands and is able to use the key vocabulary and structures of the language in speech and in writing. Having taken the course, the student is able to handle certain everyday situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and to express their opinions.
Content
- shopping situations, ordering food in a restaurant
- providing advice and instructions
Materials
Material provided by the teacher
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching
Student workload
Total student workload 81 hours, of which 27 h classroom teaching and 54 h independent work.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Assessment methods and criteria
Attendance in classroom teaching (80%), passing a written exam and assignments.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
- If there are other than Finnish-speakers on the course, the language of instruction is either Finnish and English or exclusively English ? which is agreed on with the group
- On Thursdays from 14 o?clock
- The course takes places during periods 3 and 4
Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Heli Simon
Student groups
-
LITA23ABachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
Objective
The student can use some basics of German. He is able to use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can tell about himself, he can buy bus, etc. tickets, ask and explain directions and make orders in a café. He can use greetings and polite phrases know numbers and can tell the time. The student is familiar with the German-speaking area, its customs, and culture.
Content
alphabet, pronunciation
greetings, polite phrases
telling about oneself
introducing a person
numbers, time
buying a bus etc. ticket
asking and describing directions
ordering in a café
cultural and geographical knowledge
Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein and haben verbs, accusative case, negative words, modal verbs, possessive pronouns, word order, questions
Materials
Students need to buy a book: Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura
Teaching methods
Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies
Exam schedules
Exam in the middle of the course and after the last contact lessons. Spoken exam in Moodle after the last contact lesson.
International connections
Co-operation with German exchange students during the course.
Completion alternatives
Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to gain credit points.
Student workload
Kontaktiopetus 30 h ; virtuaaliopintoja ja itsenäistä opiskelua 51 h
Further information
Active participation in the contact lessons and in Moodle. The minimum attendance 50 %.
Two written exams in virtual Exam-room and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): A1
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 09.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 21.03.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Heli Simon
- Riikka Ala-Sankila
Student groups
-
VVO
-
LITA23ABachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
Objective
The student can communicate in simple everyday spoken and written situations. He/she can
- handle situations in restaurants
- knows weekdays
- can tell about vacation and hobbies.
- can write short messages.
- knows the culture and customs of the German-speaking area
- can use the following grammar: accusative and dative cases with nouns and personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, separable verbs, modal verbs, perfect
Content
- as a guest in a restaurant
- weekdays
- hobbies and holidays
- short written messages
- culture and habits in German-speaking countries
- grammar
Materials
Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura
+ Materials in Moodle
Teaching methods
Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies
Exam schedules
Exam in the middle of the course and after the last contact lessons. Spoken exam in Moodle after the last contact lesson.
International connections
Co-operation with German exchange students during the course.
Completion alternatives
Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.
Student workload
28 h contact lessons; 53 h independent studies
Further information
Active participation in the contact lessons and in Moodle.
Teaching on Thursdays from 14:15
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Assessment methods and criteria
Two written exams in virtual Exam-room and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): A1
Qualifications
German 1 or equivalent knowledge
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 02.01.2024
Timing
29.01.2024 - 22.04.2024
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Student groups
-
VVO
Objective
Student
- copes with everyday speech situations
- writes short messages
- discusses leisure, travel and the weather
- can run errands in shops, restaurants and hotels
Content
- telling you about the week's programme and free time
- making an appointment
- asking for directions and transport
- when travelling, staying in a hotel
- going to a restaurant
- weather
- shopping, colours and clothing vocabulary
- comparative and superlative forms of adjectives
- irregular verbs in the present tense
- present tense forms of verbs
Materials
Course material available on Moodle platform
Teaching methods
Independent online studies; webinars
Exam schedules
Exam at the end of the course. Two retakes.
Student workload
• independent study 38 h
• exercises and assignments 35 h
• webinars 6 h
• final exam 2 h
Total 81 h. One credit point equals 27 hours student work (3 x 27 h = 81 h).
Further information
Students must have successfully completed the KiVANET Portuguese 1 course or equivalent knowledge of Portuguese (level A1.1).
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student must attend the online meetings and complete all the required tasks in a satisfactory and timely manner. In addition, the student must pass the final examination of the course.
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on the final exam and spoken and written assignments submitted during the course.
To receive a pass mark, you must attend the online meetings and complete all the assignments with a pass mark according to the timetable. In addition, the final examination of the course must be passed.
Qualifications
Portugal 1
Enrollment
16.11.2023 - 07.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Credits
2 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
12 - 24
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
- Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
- Bachelor of Social Services
- Free Choice Studies
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
- Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Jutta Potila
- Maria Valli
- Virpi Rantanen
Student groups
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SH22K
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SH21S
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MGERO21
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FYS22Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, Full-time studies
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FYS21
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RN21Degree Programme in Nursing, Nursing Branch, Registered Nurse, RN, (UAS)
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MRN22Degree Programme in Nursing, Nursing Branch, Registered Nurse, RN, (UAS)
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MGERO22
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SH21K
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MSH21KA
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IEPN24SSneak Peek of Finnish Nursing Education
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MSH21S
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MRN23Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
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MGERO23Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology,Multimodal implementation
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FYS23Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
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MSH22SB
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TH22
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TH21
Objective
-Student
- knows how to work in a multi-professional work group and utilize the expertise of group members in different areas -can map and comprehensively support the functional capacity of the elderly -identify the factors affecting the elderly client's survival at home -can assess the resources of clients with different cultural backgrounds and their loved ones and take these into account in the planning and implementation of care work and rehabilitation -knows how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by technology in supporting elderly living at home
- Student encounters multicultural peer students and other people with respect and equality and gives and takes feedback
-Student evaluates and develops the work, assumes responsibility for his/her actions and becomes aware of the interaction and co-operation skills and development needs of him/ herself
-Student practices simulated client situations in Finnish and in English
Content
- Multi-professional collaboration in healthcare services
- Rehabilitation and supporting the functional capacity of the elderly at home
- Utilizing technological solutions and taking multicultural backgrounds account in the client work for the elderly
Materials
Moodle
Teaching methods
Simulations, lectures, learning diary, familiarization visits and online assignments
Student workload
54 h
Further information
The course is bilingual.
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
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Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Accepted: The student participates in the meetings of the study period and demonstrates the competence presented in the competence objectives during them and by successfully completing the tasks belonging to the study period.
Fail: -The student does not achieve the competence goals of the course and cannot demonstrate his competence in them.
-The student is not able to reflect and to recognize strengths and weaknesses in his/ her interaction and co-operation skills and does not seek to develop himself/ herself or to adapt his/her course of action accordingly.
- The student is not able to act in a professional manner in interaction and co-operation in simulated client situations. The student does not participate in the learning process nor shares knowledge with the peers.
- The student has not actively participated in studies and in simulations.
Qualifications
30 op previous studies are required
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 04.10.2023
Timing
05.10.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Päivi Uitti
Student groups
-
LITA23DTradenomi (AMK), Liiketalous
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VVO
Objective
Students will learn to write and read Cyrillic alphabets. He can tell about himself and his family. He knows numbers from 0 to 100. He can make questions and answer them in everyday situations. He can use basic phrases, greetings and wishes. He knows about Russian culture and communication styles. He knows the genders of Russian nouns, personal and possessive pronouns and the declension of adjectives in nominative.
Content
- Basic grammar
- pronunciation, Cyrillic alphabets
- Telling about oneself and introducing a person
- Telling about the family
- Situations in cafés and restaurants
- numbers 0-100
- Knowledge of Russia and the cultures there
- Greetings, wishes, small talk, professions and nationalities
Materials
Alestalo, Marjatta: Kafe Piter 1, 2020 or newer, Otava
Teaching methods
- Lessons
- Written and oral assignments
- individual Moodle tasks
Employer connections
Work placement is not included in the course.
Exam schedules
exam either on the last lesson or in moodle, retakes in moodle
Completion alternatives
participation via teams available
Student workload
lectures and guided practice 30 h
independent work 50h
Further information
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level A1
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1: Students are able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. Students make mistakes in pronunciation. Students understand some slowly spoken speech and can find the theme and understand some words and expressions in written texts. Students are able to read and write texts in Cyrillic alphabets but the amount of mistakes can make communication difficult.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3: Students are able to communicate independently in everyday oral situations, mistakes don?t disturb communication. Pronunciation is mainly understandable. Students can understand main points in a slowly spoken speech and easy texts. Students are able to write understandable texts even they still make some mistakes. Students are able to read and write texts in Cyrillic alphabets but can still make some mistakes.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5: Students are able to active, independent and understandable communication in everyday oral situations. Pronunciation is like a native Russian speaker. Students understand speech in normal tempo and easy written texts. They can write understandable text which may have minor mistakes. Students can write and read texts in Cyrillic alphabets.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Active participation in class
- Completion of written assignments
- Written and oral exam
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
24.11.2023 - 26.11.2023
Timing
22.11.2023 - 30.11.2023
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Maria Hemminki
- Matti Mäkelä
Objective
Test course
Content
Test course
Materials
Test course
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Test course
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Test course
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Test course
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Test course
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Student groups
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LITA23CBachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
Objective
The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.
Content
pronunciation
basic grammar
basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
telling about oneself
shopping situations
ordering food in a restaurant
telling the way
Materials
Kurki, Lindgren, Miranda-Cañellas, Rafols: Buenas Migas (Finn Lectura, 2022)
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching
Student workload
Total student workload 81 hours, of which 30 h classroom teaching and 51 h independent work.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Assessment methods and criteria
Attendance in classroom teaching (80%), passing a written exam and assignments.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Student groups
-
VVO
Objective
The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.
Content
pronunciation
basic grammar
basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
telling about oneself
shopping situations
ordering food in a restaurant
telling the way
Materials
Kurki, Lindgren, Miranda-Cañellas, Rafols: Buenas Migas (Finn Lectura, 2022)
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching on Thursdays from 14.15
Student workload
Total student workload 81 hours, of which 30 h classroom teaching and 51 h independent work.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Assessment methods and criteria
Attendance in classroom teaching (80%), passing a written exam and assignments.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Student groups
-
IB22B
Objective
The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.
Content
pronunciation
basic grammar
basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
telling about oneself
shopping situations
ordering food in a restaurant
telling the way
Materials
Consuelo de Andrés Martínez [and others]: Camino al español : a comprehensive course in Spanish
Study material available through SeAMK Library
Student workload
Total student workload 81 hours, of which 27 h classroom teaching and 54 h independent work
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Assessment methods and criteria
Attendance in classroom teaching (80%), passing a written exam and assignments.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
18.01.2024 - 14.04.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Student groups
-
LITA23CBachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
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VVO
Objective
The student masters the basics of Spanish to a greater extent, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
Having taken the course, the student is able to discuss travel-related issues and is able to talk about their home country and home town in the target language.
Content
- basic grammar
- more shopping situations
- travel-related situations
- presentation of one?s own home town
Materials
Kurki, Lindgren, Miranda-Cañellas, Rafols: Buenas Migas (Finn Lectura, 2022)
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching
Student workload
Total student workload 81 hours, of which 30 h classroom teaching and 51 h independent work.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Assessment methods and criteria
Attendance in classroom teaching (80%), passing the obligatory assignments.
Qualifications
Spanish 1
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 02.08.2023
Timing
27.09.2023 - 10.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Petra Syri
- Jaana Store
- Paula Välimäki
- Päivi Uitti
- Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
-
VVO
Objective
The student is able to communicate in everyday and work-related situations in spoken and written Swedish. He/she can seek and apply work-related information and use basic professional terminology. He/she knows how to develop the language skills to meet the requirements of working life.
The student is able to
- describe himself/herself, his/her education and work experience in e.g. job interviews.
- manage situations on the telephone.
- tell about the work related to his/her professional field.
- manage customer service situations.
Content
Telling about oneself and one's studies
- Applying for a job, job interviews and CV
- Describing the work environment, company and occupations
- Small talk
- Telephone and email communication
- Meetings, instructing/guiding others, expressing an opinion and arguments
- Oral customer-service situations and product or company presentations
Materials
Material on Moodle
Student workload
81 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The course is targeted to students who have not passed the mandatory Swedish course of their degree program. Those who register to the course must have a grade “fail“ in Swedish in their transcript of records.
Students whose degree program has only one mandatory Swedish course can obtain a Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate in Swedish.
Students cannot demonstrate their equivalent language skills (recognition of prior learning).
Enrollment
30.01.2024 - 31.01.2024
Timing
04.03.2024 - 30.05.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Heli Simon
- Petra Syri
- Jaana Store
- Paula Välimäki
- Päivi Uitti
- Emilia Ali-Löytty
- Erja Heikkilä
Responsible person
Heli Simon
Student groups
-
VVO
Objective
The student is able to communicate in everyday and work-related situations in spoken and written Swedish. He/she can seek and apply work-related information and use basic professional terminology. He/she knows how to develop the language skills to meet the requirements of working life.
The student is able to
- describe himself/herself, his/her education and work experience in e.g. job interviews.
- manage situations on the telephone.
- tell about the work related to his/her professional field.
- manage customer service situations.
Content
Telling about oneself and one's studies
- Applying for a job, job interviews and CV
- Describing the work environment, company and occupations
- Small talk
- Telephone and email communication
- Meetings, instructing/guiding others, expressing an opinion and arguments
- Oral customer-service situations and product or company presentations
Location and time
Contact lessons as follows:
4.3. klo 15-17
5.3. klo 15-17
11.3. klo 16-18
12.3. klo 16-18
18.3. klo 15-17
19.3. klo 15-17
25.3. klo 16-18
26.3. klo 8-10
2. 4. klo 16-18
3. 4. klo 8-10
8.4. klo 15-17
9.4. klo 16-18
15.4. klo 16-18
16.4. klo 8-10
22.4. klo 16-18
23.4. klo 8-10
29.4. klo 16-18
30.4. klo 8-10
Materials
Material on Moodle
Teaching methods
Contact lessons, spoken and written exercises, listening comprehensions
Student workload
81 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The course is targeted to students who have not passed the mandatory Swedish course of their degree program. Those who register to the course must have a grade “fail“ in Swedish in their transcript of records.
Students whose degree program has only one mandatory Swedish course can obtain a Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate in Swedish.
Students cannot demonstrate their equivalent language skills (recognition of prior learning).
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 08.03.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Jaana Store
Student groups
-
KITI23Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Objective
The students can handle daily communication situations at work both orally and in written form using the Swedish language. They can obtain and use field-related information and can use basic terminology of the field. They can develop their language skills according to the requirements of the work life.
After the course, students can tell about themselves, their education and work experience e.g. in job interviews. They can communicate on the telephone and via e-mail. They can tell about their work and requirements at a workplace and can handle customer service situations. The students can act and give advice in work-related situations.
Content
Educational background
CV and job interview
Describing work environment, working conditions and duties at work,
Meetings, instructing/guiding others, customer-service situations. Small talk, expressing one's opinion and arguments.
Telephone and e-mail communication.
Materials
Material provided by the teacher
Teaching methods
Contact study, spoken and written exercises, independent learning, work in groups and pairs.
Exam schedules
Spoken and written exams at the end of course.
Student workload
Student´s work load 80 h, out of which 24 h contact lessons. independent work 56 h.
Further information
80 % compulsory attendance in lessons.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1: Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary. Mistakes impede comprehension. They understand slow and clear speech and easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation is influenced by other languages.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3: Students can use grammatical structures and field-related vocabulary correctly making only minor mistakes. They manage fairly well in the most common predictable field-related situations. The pronunciation is understandable.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5: Students have an excellent command of grammatical structures and field-related vocabulary. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and spoken work life situations. Pronunciation close to that of a native speaker.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation in guided work and spoken exercises. Writen and spoken exercises are to be performed according to the requirements. Written and oral exam.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 31.07.2024
Timing
01.08.2023 - 01.08.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Karoliina Kohtamäki
- Päivi Vähäsalo
Student groups
-
VVO
Enrollment
02.10.2023 - 25.12.2023
Timing
02.10.2023 - 31.12.2023
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Antti Ahola
- Anna Lepistö
- Riikka Muurimäki
- Matti Mäkelä
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.02.2024 - 29.02.2024
Timing
01.02.2024 - 31.03.2024
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Antti Ahola
- Anna Lepistö
- Riikka Muurimäki
- Matti Mäkelä
Evaluation scale
1-5