Introduction to Finnish Language (4cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

International connections

The study group is international and the content learned is compared with one’s own language and culture.

Further information

Continuous evaluation, self-evaluation.
Written and oral exam at the end of the course.

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria.

Student workload

4 cr (Finnish 1):
Lectures 25–30 h
Assignments and homework 20–25 h
Independent learning 40–45 h
Exams 10 h
Total 108 h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You understand the most common Finnish phonetics, words and phrases (greetings, numbers and simple questions about yourself) and you make some basic questions and phrases. You can tell about yourself.

Teaching language

en

Teaching methods

Lectures, excercises / learning assignments.

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4

Qualifications

No previous knowledge is required.

Content

You will learn to
understand and use familiar everyday expressions
use very basic phrases
introduce yourself and others
ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live
you will study the basics of Finnish phonetics
language learning strategies
the typical features of the Finnish culture and way of life.

Objective

You will learn the basics of Finnish phonetics and characteristics Finnish language. You can use basic phrases and vocabulary in everyday situations. You can tell some basic information about yourself.

You will understand the most common words and phrases (greetings, numbers and simple questions about yourself) and make some basic questions and phrases.

Execution methods

Contact learning