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.

Times and places of teaching

Examination: Thu 27 March 2014 at 16.15-18.15
Retake: Thu 3 April 2014 at 16.15-18.15

Preceding studies: Previous studies in Finnish are not expected.

Teaching in english.

Enrollment of UTA-students: by NettiOpsu.
Selection criteria: selection will be made according to the amount of the study credits (up to 20 students). Selections will be made on Mon 27 Jan 2014.

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.