Study Guide

Objective

The Student:
- can orally and in writing deal with topics relating to one's own industry
- masters the central vocabulary of one's own industry
- masters the industry-typical communication situations
- can write and present central documents in professional Finnish, is aware of style differences and can use different styles in communication
- can understand the essence of various articles, texts and news related to one's own profession
- demonstrates the knowledge of Finnish required by law (424/2003) by civil servants and should demonstrate satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) the ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

Content

- the texts and terminology of their own area of work
- oral and written working life communication
- oral and written examination
- language correctness

Location and time

Spring 2025.

Materials

Material on Moodle.

Teaching methods

We read texts and discuss topics within our own field. We learn to use the terminology in both speech and writing.

Interactive lessons
Lectures
Oral and written exercises in pairs and in groups
Assignments
Own work
Vocabulary tests
Oral and written examination

Exam schedules

Oral and written examination at the end of the course.

Student workload

3 x 27h = 81 hours.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). 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
The ratings 4 or 5 are often required to get language supplements. In addition, some workplaces require that you have a good grade (4 or 5) in Finnish to get regular jobs.

Assessment methods and criteria

According to the common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

Students receive grades for both oral and written skills.

The assessment is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Level B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3), and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). To complete the course with a passing grade (grade 1), the student should demonstrate the knowledge required for level B1.1.

Qualifications

Knowledge on the B1 level