Using Finnish Everyday A2.1Laajuus (3 cr)
Code: 4_X9FIN210
Credits
3 op
Learning objectives
The aim is to help the foreign student to adapt to the Finnish environment when studying, living and working in Finland. The students will learn more phrases and vocabulary needed in everyday situations, also the challenging ones. They will increase the awareness of Finnish customs and manners, culture and society. The students will reach the language level A2.1 in professional context and will be able to survive in daily contexts in Finnish.
After the course the student is able to
- adapt to the Finnish environment when studying, living and working in Finland
- know how to interact in different informal and formal daily contexts in Finnish
- use phrases and vocabulary needed in everyday situations
- understand predictable information in texts and speech related to a concrete topic, also formal ones written in Easy Finnish
- tell about his/her life, also the past
- ask and write informal messages related to their daily life
- increase the awareness of Finnish customs and manners, culture and society
- utilise different learning strategies that support enhancing the language skills
- reach the language level A2.1 in the professional context in writing, reading, listening and speaking
Content
Grammar in the level A1-A2, e.g.
- past and present tenses
- object
- common word types
Vocabulary e.g. about
- travelling and transportation,
- professions and
- Finnish customs and manners
Different learning strategies in the the language skills context
Materials
Suomen mestari 1, chapters 8-9,
Suomen mestari 2, chapters 1-4,
material in Moodle
Further information
This course is held in the late Spring.
Voluntary, but recommended contact lessons (online/campus), discussions and practice-based exercises.
Oral and written assignments, exams in Moodle.
Full RPL possible according to e.g. YKI2 result.
Qualifications
One of these courses in Savonia UAS completed or RPL: - Basics of Finnish - Survival Finnish - Finnish for Foreigners
Enrollment
01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 13.04.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Veronika Mysheva
Student groups
-
IN24SPNursing
Teaching methods
The second course of Finnish, where students practice speaking and learn more grammar.
You will learn how to speak about travelling, health, nature and hobbies.
You will practice using following grammar constructions:
- Imperfect (Past Indefinite)
- Passive voice
- I must...
- 3rd infinitive.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL: YKI-2 or other certificate of language proficiency testing (A2.1)
Student workload
24 hours lessons on campus
12 hours of preparing for lessons
35 hours of online tasks in Moodle
10 hours exam (preparing and taking the exam)
in total 81 hours of studying
Practical training and working life cooperation
Dialogs and vocabulary
Qualifications
One of these courses in Savonia UAS completed or RPL: - Basics of Finnish - Survival Finnish - Finnish for Foreigners
Materials
Suomen mestari 2, chapters 1-4
Material in Moodle
Further information
This course is held in the spring in the second academic year. Language skills will be tested in the end of this course. The additional 10% of the scholarship is based on the student’s level of proficiency in the Finnish language (grade 3, 4 or 5).
The course of basic Finnish must be passed before beginning of the course.
Enrollment
01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 31.03.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Industrial Management
Teachers
- Lea Ruhanen
Student groups
-
IM24SPIndustrial Management
Teaching methods
Learning methods include lectures and activating exercises in class together with independent studying according to the instructions.
The primary completion method is attending the lessons and taking the exams.
The assessment (on a grading scale 0-5) is based on the exams and the assignments. Both the written and spoken skills will be assessed.
Student workload
(Voluntary) lectures and class room activities 12x2 h,
exams 3 h
and
independent studying, doing assignments and exercises, preparing for the exams 54 h
Qualifications
One of these courses in Savonia UAS completed or RPL: - Basics of Finnish - Survival Finnish - Finnish for Foreigners
Materials
Suomen mestari 1, chapters 8-9,
Suomen mestari 2, chapters 1-4,
material in Moodle
Enrollment
01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 09.04.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Marjo Länsivuori
Student groups
-
IE24SPMechanical Engineering
Teaching methods
The second course of Finnish, where students practice speaking and learn more grammar.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL: YKI or other certificate of language proficiency testing (A2.1)
Student workload
39 hours lessons + preparing week tests
32 hours of online tasks in Moodle
10 hours exam (preparing and taking the exam)
in total 81 hours of studying
Qualifications
One of these courses in Savonia UAS completed or RPL: - Basics of Finnish - Survival Finnish - Finnish for Foreigners
Materials
Suomen mestari 1, chapters 7 - 9,
material in Moodle
Further information
This course is held in the spring in the second academic year.
Language skills will be tested in the end of this course. The additional 10% of the scholarship is based on the student’s level of proficiency in the Finnish language (grade 3, 4 or 5).
Enrollment
01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 09.04.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Internet of Things
Teachers
- Marjo Länsivuori
Student groups
-
IT24SPInformation Technology IOT
Teaching methods
The second course of Finnish, where students practice speaking and learn more grammar.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL: YKI or other certificate of language proficiency testing (A2.1)
Student workload
39 hours lessons + preparing week tests
32 hours of online tasks in Moodle
10 hours exam (preparing and taking the exam)
in total 81 hours of studying
Qualifications
One of these courses in Savonia UAS completed or RPL: - Basics of Finnish - Survival Finnish - Finnish for Foreigners
Materials
Suomen mestari 1, chapters 6 - 9,
material in Moodle
Further information
This course is held in the spring in the second academic year.
Language skills will be tested in the end of this course. The additional 10% of the scholarship is based on the student’s level of proficiency in the Finnish language (grade 3, 4 or 5).
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
11.01.2024 - 04.04.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Lea Ruhanen
Student groups
-
IM23SPIndustrial Management
Teaching methods
Learning methods include lectures and activating exercises in class together with independent studying according to the instructions.
The primary completion method is attending the lessons and taking the exams.
The assessment (on a grading scale 0-5) is based on the exams and the assignments. Both the written and spoken skills will be assessed.
Student workload
The student´s workload in total: 81 h (3 cr) consisting of
(Voluntary) lectures and class room activities 12x2 h,
exams 3 h
and
independent studying, doing assignments and exercises, preparing for the exams 54 h
Qualifications
One of these courses in Savonia UAS completed or RPL: - Basics of Finnish - Survival Finnish - Finnish for Foreigners
Materials
Suomen mestari 1, chapters 8-9,
Suomen mestari 2, chapters 1-4,
material in Moodle
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 31.03.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Veronika Mysheva
Student groups
-
IN23SPNursing
Teaching methods
The second course of Finnish, where students practice speaking and learn more grammar.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL: YKI-2 or other certificate of language proficiency testing (A2.1)
Student workload
24 hours lessons on campus
12 hours of preparing for lessons
35 hours of online tasks in Moodle
10 hours exam (preparing and taking the exam)
in total 81 hours of studying
Practical training and working life cooperation
Dialogs and vocabulary
Qualifications
One of these courses in Savonia UAS completed or RPL: - Basics of Finnish - Survival Finnish - Finnish for Foreigners
Materials
Suomen mestari 1, chapters 8-9,
Suomen mestari 2, chapters 1-4,
material in Moodle
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.03.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Internet of Things
Teachers
- Veronika Mysheva
Student groups
-
IT23SPInformation Technology IOT
Teaching methods
The second course of Finnish, where students practice speaking and learn more grammar.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL: YKI-2 or other certificate of language proficiency testing (A2.1)
Student workload
24 hours lessons on campus
12 hours of preparing for lessons
35 hours of online tasks in Moodle
10 hours exam (preparing and taking the exam)
in total 81 hours of studying
Practical training and working life cooperation
Dialogs and vocabulary
Qualifications
One of these courses in Savonia UAS completed or RPL: - Basics of Finnish - Survival Finnish - Finnish for Foreigners
Materials
Suomen mestari 1, chapters 8-9,
Suomen mestari 2, chapters 1-4,
material in Moodle
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 29.03.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Marjo Länsivuori
Student groups
-
IE23SPMechanical Engineering
Teaching methods
The second course of Finnish, where students practice speaking and learn more grammar.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL: YKI or other certificate of language proficiency testing (A2.1)
Student workload
22,5 hours lessons
48,5 hours of online tasks in Moodle
10 hours exam (preparing and taking the exam)
in total 81 hours of studying
It is possible to complete the course independently in Moodle.
Qualifications
One of these courses in Savonia UAS completed or RPL: - Basics of Finnish - Survival Finnish - Finnish for Foreigners
Materials
Suomen mestari 1, chapters 8-9,
Suomen mestari 2, chapters 1-4,
Material in Moodle
Further information
This course is held in the spring in the second academic year. Language skills will be tested in the end of this course. The additional 10% of the scholarship is based on the student’s level of proficiency in the Finnish language (grade 3, 4 or 5).
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
01.02.2023 - 31.03.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Teachers
- Veronika Mysheva
Student groups
-
LI22SPInternational Business
Teaching methods
The second course of Finnish, where students practice speaking and learn more grammar.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL: YKI-2 or other certificate of language proficiency testing (A2.1)
Student workload
24 hours lessons on campus / in Zoom
12 hours of preparing for lessons in Moodle
35 hours of online tasks in Moodle
10 hours exam (preparing and taking the exam)
in total 81 hours of studying
Practical training and working life cooperation
Dialogs and vocabulary
Qualifications
One of these courses in Savonia UAS completed or RPL: - Basics of Finnish - Survival Finnish - Finnish for Foreigners
Materials
Suomen mestari 1, chapters 8-9,
Suomen mestari 2, chapters 1-4,
material in Moodle
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
16.01.2023 - 31.03.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Teachers
- Marjo Länsivuori
Student groups
-
EI22SPMechanical Engineering
-
EF22SPBachelor Degree Programme in Information Technology IOT
Teaching methods
The second course of Finnish, where students practice speaking and learn more grammar.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL: YKI-2 or other certificate of language proficiency testing (A2.1)
Student workload
24 hours lessons on campus / in Zoom
12 hours of preparing for lessons in Moodle
35 hours of online tasks in Moodle
10 hours exam (preparing and taking the exam)
in total 81 hours of studying
Practical training and working life cooperation
Dialogs and vocabulary
Qualifications
One of these courses in Savonia UAS completed or RPL: - Basics of Finnish - Survival Finnish - Finnish for Foreigners
Materials
Suomen mestari 1, chapters 8-9,
Suomen mestari 2, chapters 1-4,
material in Moodle
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
16.01.2023 - 31.03.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Teachers
- Marjo Länsivuori
Student groups
-
TNE22SPDegree Programme in Nursing
-
TNE22SEEgypt Top Up Education
Teaching methods
The second course of Finnish, where students practice speaking and learn more grammar.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL: YKI-2 or other certificate of language proficiency testing (A2.1)
Student workload
24 hours lessons on campus / in Zoom
12 hours of preparing for lessons in Moodle
35 hours of online tasks in Moodle
10 hours exam (preparing and taking the exam)
in total 81 hours of studying
Practical training and working life cooperation
Dialogs and vocabulary
Qualifications
One of these courses in Savonia UAS completed or RPL: - Basics of Finnish - Survival Finnish - Finnish for Foreigners
Materials
Suomen mestari 1, chapters 8-9,
Suomen mestari 2, chapters 1-4,
material in Moodle