•   Finnish TKV22FI01-3011 10.03.2025-26.04.2025  2 credits  (PRE23D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student
    - has a good general vocabulary
    - masters the central grammar
    - understands general Finnish texts (factual texts, articles, etc.)
    - understands and is able to write everyday life's letters and messages
    - can orally cope in everyday situations
    Prerequisites
    The starting level is B1, which corresponds to C in long Finnish (A-Finnish) or M in short Finnish (B-Finnish) in the student.
    Content of the study unit
    - Repetition of the central grammar
    - School and studies
    - Working life
    - Environment
    - Daily situations

    Application according to specific education may occur.
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Niklas Kallenberg

    Learning material

    Study material and compendium on Moodle.

    Learning methods

    - oral and written exercises
    - own work, assignments
    - shorter lectures
    - attendance 80 %

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    The assessment is based on
    - class activity
    - assignments
    - exam

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    10.03.2025 - 26.04.2025

    Enrollment date range

    01.12.2024 - 02.03.2025

    Group(s)
    • PRE23D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Emilia Vikfors-Lintala

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering, Degree Programme in Mechanical and Production Engineering, Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation, Degree Programme in Industrial Management, Degree Programme in Land Surveying

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Bilingual students have done a validation of the course in the beginning of their studies.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Exam during last lesson
    Retake on general re-examination

    Timing and attendance

    Spring 2025, Campus Vaasa

    Student's schedule and workload

    2 credits = 54 h work (c. 24 h in class, c. 30 h own work)

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.