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Course name Finnish 1
Course date 01.02.2024 - 31.07.2024
Institution Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Course language English
Credits 3 ECTS credit

Field 4everyone HUB, Languages and Communication HUB
Teacher Hanna-Kaisa Sadwinski
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Available for open UAS No
Level Bachelor

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Enrolment period 20.11.2023 - 01.06.2024
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Finnish 1

01.02.2024 - 31.07.2024

Course description

Competence

The objective of the course is developing basic language skills.

The student understands a limited number of words, short sentences, questions, and prompts; can communicate concisely and introduce oneself; understands short and simple texts; can write a few sentences about oneself and one’s life.

Aim to reach CEFR (Common European Framework Reference level): A1.2

Content

Introduction to how Finnish language works. The alphabet, numbers and pronunciation. Communication, vocabulary and structures. Possible themes include personal life, family and friends; studying, work and free time; home, housing, living in Finland; public services (e.g. shopping and library); traveling; time, weather.

The course will cover basic Finnish grammar and communication skills, including speaking, writing, speech comprehension and reading. Grammatical themes covered include basic conjugation and declension, verb types, basic sentence, pronunciation. The differences between spoken and written language are taken into account. No prior Finnish or linguistics knowledge is required.

Assessment criteria

1-5.

Course way of working and time table

The course does not include timed lessons requiring attendance.

The course will be delivered non-stop as online learning: students can choose the starting time and pace of the course. The course can be started at any time between 1 February and 14 June 2024, provided that the maximum number of enrolments is not yet reached.

Course additional info

You must activate the SAMK-ID and @student.samk.fi email address to complete the course. After your enrolment has been processed, the Student Services Secretary will send you the activation instructions to the email you provided in the enrolment form.

Course enrolment info

Tälle opintojaksolle on rajattu määrä paikkoja. E-lomakkeen ilmoittaudun -osiossa näet, onko opintojaksolle paikkoja jäljellä. Jos paikat ovat täynnä, alasvetovalikossa näkyy opintojakson nimen perässä suluissa varasija + nro (esim. varasija 1).

SAMK-ID:n rekisteröintiohjeet saat opiskelijapalvelusihteeriltä ilmoittautumislomakkeella ilmoittamaasi sähköpostiosoitteeseen sitten kun ilmoittautumisesi on käsitelty. Ilmoittautumisestasi saat automaattisen vahvistusviestin e-lomakkeella ilmoittamaasi sähköpostiosoitteeseen. Tarkistathan myös roskapostikansiosi.