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
Level: A1
Teaching methods: Group instruction 39 hours and independent work about 40 hours.
Active participation in the group and a written examination.
Examination: Thu 27 March 2014 at 16.15-18.15
Retake examination: Thu 3 April 2014 at 16.15-18.15
Preceding studies: Previous studies in Finnish are not expected.
Teaching in english.
Evaluation: numeric 1-5
Evaluation criteria: Assessment is based on participation in the course and the final examination.
Study materials: Materials designed by the teacher.
Please Notice! In additional the course material costs 6 euros. The fee will be charged at the beginning of the first lesson.
Enrollment for Studies
Open Universitys Students: enrollment starts on Tue 3. Dec 2013 at 10 (am.). Link to application form Enrollment ends on Thu 23.1.2014.
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 (Tue 3. Dec 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)
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Study Secretary Seija Söderkultalahti, seija.soderkultalahti(at)uta.fi
Coordinator of Study Affairs Tellervo Helenius, tellervo.helenius(at)uta.fi