Finnish Language 1 (3cr)

Objective

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.

Content

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.

Materials

Online material will be announced at the beginning of the course
(Mustonen, Sippola & Tuononen 2012: Hoidetaan suomeksi.)

Teaching methods

- Face-to-face learning, independent studies (written and spoken exercises, incl. Moodle assignments)

Exam schedules

The exam will take place on the last lesson of the course.

Student workload

81h, incl. lectures 28h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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.

Assessment criteria, good (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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Qualifications

No prerequisites