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

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: 25.09.2024 - 11.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Noora Helkiö

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
Prerequisites

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 III

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