Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
ACC.300
Introduction to Finnish Sign Language, 1 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Course code
ACC.300Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
Pass-FailPersons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Pauliina BaltzarResponsible teacher:
Markku TurunenResponsible teacher:
Maija HirvonenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
The module provides introductory level knowledge on Finnish Sign Language. It introduces Sign Language, common perceptions and misconceptions towards the signers and Sign Language in general. It then discusses Finnish Sign Language basics, word and sign categories, basic concepts and grammars of Finnish Sign Language. In addition to the textual lessons, the module teaches everyday greeting expressions in Finnish Sign Language.
Learning outcomes
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Independent study
01.08.2024 – 31.12.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
01.01.2025 – 31.07.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)