Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), 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
- be able to pronounce Finnish recognizably
- understand Finnish language structure
- understand and be able to respond in Finnish in routine situations
- be able to introduce yourself and tell a little about yourself
- have tools to learn more Finnish on your own.
Credits: 1
Schedule: 16.08.2020 - 06.09.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Aija Elg
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sanna Rämö
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Greetings. Introducing yourself. Numerals. Food and shopping vocabulary. Days of the week, times and other central expressions of time. Work and university-related vocabulary. Places and expressions of location.
Applies in this implementation:
Notice! Registration to this course does not take place on Oodi. Instead, please send an email to survivalfinnish-lc@aalto.fi.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The students can complete the course completely independently, but the students will receive feedback from the course tutor on some of the assignments. Students must complete 90 % of the materials by the end of the course.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Independent work 27 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Online material
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course is for beginners.