Language Centre
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes:
After successful completion of the course students know the basics of Finnish pronunciation as well as the most essential vocabulary and can use and understand short and simply-structured Finnish expressions that concern some of the most common matters and situations related to everyday life (introducing themselves, buying and paying, telling the time, food, asking and answering, location and moving, possessing).
Contents:
–Studying the basics of the Finnish language
–Structural exercises
–Pronunciation exercises
–Conversational exercises
–Listening comprehension exercises
–Reading comprehension exercises
–Written exercises
General description
Level: A1
Teaching methods: Group instruction 39 hours and independent work about 40 hours.
Active participation in the group and a written examination.
Preceding studies: Previous studies in Finnish are not expected.
Teaching in english.
Payment
Enrolment for University Studies
Teachers
Teaching
Exceptions:
Evaluation
Evaluation criteria
Evaluation: numeric 1-5
Evaluation criteria: Assessment is based on participation in the course and the final examination.
Study materials
Study materials: Materials designed by the teacher.
Please Notice! In additional the course material costs 8 euros. The fee will be charged at the beginning of the first lesson.
Further information
Enrollment for Studies
Open Universitys Students: enrollment starts on 20. Nov 2014 at 10 (am.). Application form
Notice! The name of the course ("Elementary Course 1/Suomen kielen alkeiskurssi 1") will not be seen on the application form until the enrollment starts (20. Nov at 10 am.).
Selection criteria of Open University students: enrollments are accepted on a first come first served -basis (up to 10 students).
When your enrollment is received by Open University, you will receive confirmation by letter.
Enrollment of UTA-students: by NettiOpsu.
Selection criteria: selection will be made according to the amount of the study credits (up to 20 students). The course fee will not be charged from UTA-students.
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Study Secretary Seija Söderkultalahti, seija.soderkultalahti(at)uta.fi
Coordinator of Study Affairs Kirsi Hasanen, kirsi.hasanen(at)uta.fi