LC-7220 - Finnish 2, Lecture, 24.10.2023-30.11.2023

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At course completion, you will:

- be able to talk about the main features of your daily life
- be able to function in routine situations and make common enquiries.
- understand and be able to produce short written messages about situations in your day of working or studying
- be able to find the main information you need from short texts on course themes
- know some of the main features of Finnish everyday life and work

Credits: 3

Schedule: 24.10.2023 - 30.11.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Aija Elg

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): A1

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Expanding vocabulary related to everyday life and work (e.g. food, travel, expressions of time)
    - Expanding knowledge of the grammatical structures of Finnish (locative cases, taytyy, parts of speech)
    - Practising situations related to everyday tasks and social life (shopping, medical visits)

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course requires regular attendance, active participation in class and completion of homework assignments. Written examination and oral test. The weight given to the various assignments in the final grade is specified at the start of the course.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Working in groups 24-36 h + independent work 45-57 h

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    LC-7220 Finnish 2 courses can be intensive 6-week or longer 9-week courses.

    Teaching Language : Finnish

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - II
    2022-2023 Autumn II
    2023-2024 Spring III
    2023-2024 Spring III - IV

    Enrollment :

    Registration for Courses: registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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