XSUX1006 Everyday Texts in Finnish (2–3 cr)
Study level:
Other studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Description
Content
Students get used to reading different texts and text types related to everyday activities and life situations. They also learn new ways of developing their language skills by reading.
Completion methods
Finnish texts are analysed and discussed on the course. The texts include assignments that support their understanding and facilitate the training of strategies. The assignments are completed individually or in pairs or groups. The students participate in selecting the course texts in order to ensure that they are meaningful for them.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the students will have developed their reading strategies and have more confidence to read Finnish texts and find information in different types of texts. They will understand predictable information and can form an overall idea of texts on familiar subjects.
Aim: CEFR A2
Additional information
Recommended after "My Finnish", "Let's chat in Finnish" and before "Everyday Finnish" or when a student wants to strengthen his/her reading skills in Finnish.
Description of prerequisites
After "My Finnish" or 70 hours of Finnish studies or corresponding skills
PROFICIENCY LEVEL: A1
Recommended prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1
- Prerequisite group 2
- XSU0005 Finnish for Foreigners 1 (5 cr)Not published for this curriculum period
OR
Study materials
The material will be distributed on the course.
Completion methods
Method 1
Evaluation criteria:
Completion of the course requires active participation and attendance as well as completion of homework. Assessment is based on continuous assessment, self-assessment and the completion of assignments within the agreed schedule.
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (2–3 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
Finnish