BI00CQ10 Advanced Finnish: Towards the YKI test (5 cr)

Cooperation network course

Network: CampusOnline AMK

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Network: EduJyväskylä

Available for: Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students

This course is offered through the Network for EduJyväskylä. These studies are available for bachelor's, and master's degree students studying in the University of Jyväskylä.

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Grading scale:
Pass - fail

Description

You will develop: • Your ability to communicate in Finnish both in everyday written and oral communication situations. • Your language learning strategies. • Active language learning outside the classroom. • Cultural competence. You will study: • Task types and subfields of the YKI test. • Spoken language and Finnish communication culture. • Use of language learning strategies. • Reflecting on your own skills and strengths. • More about Finnish society and culture.

Learning outcomes

You will be able to communicate in Finnish in everyday communication situations. You will strengthen your language learning strategies and skills for lifelong and outside classroom learning. The goal is to improve your language proficiency level and become familiar with the YKI test. You will study content according to the themes of the YKI test. You will practice the four different language skills: comprehension of text, writing, comprehension of speech, and speaking. You will also learn more about Finnish society and culture.

Additional information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Description of prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 5 at Jamk or CEFR level B1.1. (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)