Finnish students: The course is open to all, but particularly recommended for students participating in Intercultural Communication Studies.
International students: The course is meant primarily for students who are studying simultaneously in the Advanced Course 1 in Finnish, but it can also be taken separately if the student demonstrates sufficient ability in Finnish.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
B1-B2
General description
• The course is intended in the first place for Finnish students studying intercultural communication and for international students studying Finnish as a foreign language.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course a student will have: • improved their Finnish/English language skills • increased their knowledge of their own as well as other cultures • increased their awareness of the relationship between language, communication and culture • developed their multicultural group work and intercultural communication skills
Contents
• Multicultural group/pair exercises and discussion on various topics related to Finnish culture, other cultures and intercultural communication • Practice using Finnish/English for intercultural communication in different situations • Discussions introduced and led by the students • Visits outside of class
Teaching methods
The average workload for a student in a 2 credit course is 54 hours (2cr x 27h), no more than half of which can be contact hours. The course may extend over 2 periods. Moodle will be used.
Teaching language
Finnish,
English
The teaching languages are Finnish and English. The language as well as the teacher alternates weekly.
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
English
Exercise(s)
In
English
Active participation in the group AND homework AND learning diary.
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
The grading scale is 1 to 5 (max.). Assessment is based on participation in class, the learning diary and other assignments.
Study materials
Materials will be distributed by the teachers through Moodle and/or in class.
Further information
: The course belongs to the programs of Finnish as a Foreign Language and Intercultural Communication Studies.