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Archived Curricula Guide 2017–2019
Curricula Guide is archieved. Please refer to current Curricula Guides
KKSU3 Finnish Elementary Course 3 4 ECTS
Organised by
Finnish
Preceding studies
Finnish Elementary Courses 1 and 2 (or equivalent).
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
Language Centre
Curricula 2015 – 2017

Keywords

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: A2
Strategic themes: Internationalisation

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to use and understand Finnish expressions related to common everyday matters (household, hobbies, arranging to meet somebody, making an appointment). Students will also be able to describe some of the most important things about themselves and their families, their hopes and wishes, their surroundings, studies, work and other such topics, and understand descriptions of such topics. Furthermore, students will be able to give accounts of hypothetical situations and understand corresponding accounts.

Contents

During the course, students are acquainted with basic Finnish grammar and core vocabulary, and they engage in structural and communicative exercises focusing on the topics covered.

Teaching methods

Group instruction: 52 hours
Independent work: approximately 56 hours

Teaching language

Finnish, English

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In Finnish

Active participation in the course. There will be an examination after the course.

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Numeric 1-5.
Assessment is based on participation in the course and the final examination.

Study materials

The materials are designed by the teacher.

Belongs to following study modules

Language Centre
Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences
2017–2018
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
For Open University students only
Language Centre