LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, you will
- understand the main words used in your environment
- have tools to learn more Finnish on your own
- be able to pronounce Finnish recognizably
- be able to respond in Finnish in routine situations.
Credits: 1
Schedule: 24.09.2024 - 10.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Noora Helkiö, Janne Laitinen
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: English, Finnish
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Greetings. Introducing yourself. Food. Numerals and shopping vocabulary. Days of the week, times and other central expressions of time. Signs, advertisements, announcements. Maps, travelling. Knowledge of the city region.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Homework includes reading, visiting places, making observations and collecting information. Doing the homework is essential since the next lesson can totally be based on the results of your homework. Passing the course requires regular attendance and active participation in class.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Group work 12 h + independent work 15 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teacher's own materials and authentic materials collected by students.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn I
2025-2026 Spring IIIRegistration: Registration for Courses registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).