Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- is able to write and discuss about topics related to his/her own occupational field
- masters the key vocabulary connected to his/her own field of work
- masters branch specific communication situations
- manages to write and present central documents in professional Finnish, is aware of style differences and can use different styles in communication
- can identify the main points in various articles, texts and news related to his/her own professional field
- demonstrates such skills in the Finnish language that are in accordance with the law (424/2003) for personnel in public bodies. This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately

Content

- texts and terminology within the student’s field
- business and corporate communication
- oral and written communication skills in working life
- oral and written examination
- linguistic correctness and correct usage of language

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student must demonstrate Finnish language skills that, according to the law (424/2003), are required of public employees. The student should show satisfactory (grades 1, 2, or 3) or good (grades 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in both spoken and written form.

The assessment of Finnish language skills follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Level B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory skills (grades 1–3), while level B2 or higher indicates good skills (grades 4–5).

The assessment criteria for Finnish language skills are the same across all universities in Finland.

Qualifications

Business Finnish 1