Finnish language 4 (3cr)

Objective

Students extend their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and strengthen their spoken and written communication skills. After the course, students understand the main points in a clear, slow, standard language speech related to familiar topics dealing with work. They understand texts with everyday, standard language and texts related to the work. Students understand descriptions of wishes and events and they can participate without preparation in a conversation on topics which are familiar and interesting and which deal with topics of everyday life e.g. family, work and current topics. Students can connect expressions in a simple way and describe experiences and occasions, wishes and goals and they are able to argue and explain opinions and plans. Students are able to explain patient cases and describe reactions and they can write coherent text on topics which are familiar and interesting. Students can write patient cases and read and write patient’s data under guidance. Portfolio: improve their knowledge on nursing processes and how to write a nursing care plan.
The target level of the course is A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Content

Telling about work and everyday life, e.g. at the ward and laboratory; expressions of wishes and dreams.
Portfolio: basic vocabulary related to health promotion, prevention of sickness and rehabilitation. Portfolio: basic vocabulary of medical care.
Grammar: improving the use of verbs: consonant gradation of verbs, passive voice, past tense, conditional; more word types, sentence types, more spoken language elements of Finnish

Qualifications

Finnish 1?3 or equivalent knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
The student knows some vocabulary and 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student knows the most of the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He 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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student knows the vocabulary and 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 and is well acquainted with the country and its culture.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
The student doesn`t achieve the satisfactory outcomes.