•   Finnish for Working Life TKV22FI02-3004 02.09.2024-01.12.2024  4 credits  (BYS22D-V, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student
    - masters the central vocabulary in the own field
    - can deal with work-related situations orally and in writing
    - is able to write different types of texts and prepare different types of documents
    - understands and is able to make use of information from texts (articles, official documents etc.) concerning the own field
    - is able to give a structured presentation in Finnish
    - can attend and lead a meeting in Finnish
    - masters the central grammar orally and in writing

    - must demonstrate such knowledge (orally and in writing) in Finnish as required by law (424/2003) by public employees
    Prerequisites
    Suomi
    Content of the study unit
    - Working life and own field
    - Entrepreneurship
    - Business Communications
    - Meeting technology and terminology
    - Thesis abstract

    - Application according to specific education may occur.
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
    Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

    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).

    Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

    All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

    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).

    Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

    All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

    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).

    Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

    All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Sem Timmerbacka

    Learning material

    Compendium + other material on Moodle.

    Learning methods

    - Language of teaching Finnish
    - Interactive lessons (attendance 75 %)
    - Shorter lectures
    - Pair and group discussions
    - Written exercises and written assignments
    - Own work
    - Presentation and opposition
    - Oral and written exam

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Assessment on the basis of
    - Oral exam, oral presentation and other oral exercises (including kokous)
    - Written exams/tests
    - Written assignments
    - Class activity
    - Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    02.09.2024 - 01.12.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 03.09.2024

    Group(s)
    • BYS22D-V
    • BYL22D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Emilia Vikfors-Lintala

    Additional information

    Remember to also sign up for the written and oral parts.

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering, Engineer (Land Surveying), 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

    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 can take the course partially at a distance. Some occasions are mandatory for everyone. More info on the first lesson.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Oral exam during the course.
    Written exam during the last lesson.
    Retake on general re-examination.

    Timing and attendance

    Autumn 2024, Wolffskavägen 33

    Student's schedule and workload

    4 credits = 108 h work (c. 42 h in class, c. 66 h own work)

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
    Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
    Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
    Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
    Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.