Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture (3 cr)

Materials

Provided by the teacher in Moodle

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Further information

Eudres-opiskelijat 5-6 paikkaa

Virtual portion

3

Student workload

Online lessons 20 h
Independent learning 59 h
Final exam 2 h
Total 81 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

Online learning

Location and time

In Zoom on Thursdays 26.9.-5.12.2024 at 11 AM - 1 PM

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3

Qualifications

-

Content

You will learn

- to understand and use familiar everyday expressions
- to use very basic phrases
- to introduce yourself and others
- to ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live
- 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 characteristic 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.