XSU0021 Finnish for Foreigners 5 (6 cr)

Content

The aim of the course is for the student to be able to use Finnish concisely, accurately, and idiomatically, to command a wide vocabulary, and to comprehend demanding discussion topics through reading, listening and through conversation. The student will also strengthen their skills in academic language use.
STATUS: Basic course
TARGET GROUP: For students who have completed Suomi 4

Completion methods

The course’s 60 contact hours are used to teach Finnish with the help of various tasks/exercises, which are done in groups, pairs, and independently. Some project work is also done on the course. Different language skill areas will be practiced on the course: speaking, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Grammar and vocabulary studies are integrated with the work on these skills. Students on the course will read demanding academic texts and literary works and examine specialist documents from different areas of the media. The writing assignments on the course will focus on working life. The independent course work concentrates on reading longer texts and writing about the students’ professional field.The course material used on the course is a learning package specifically designed for the needs of students. The package can be collected from the course teacher for a fee. In addition to the class exercises, homework assignments are an important part of the course.

Assessment details

Completion of the course requires active participation and attendance as well as returning the given tasks and project work within the agreed schedule. The grade that the students receive is based on both the tasks/exercises and the project work.