Study Guide

Objective

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

Content

- Repetition of the central grammar
- School and studies
- Working life
- Environment
- Daily situations

Application according to specific education may occur.

Location and time

Spring 2025, Campus Vaasa

Materials

Study material and compendium on Moodle.

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

Exam during last lesson
Retake on general re-examination

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, fail (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.

Qualifications

The starting level is B1, which corresponds to C in long Finnish (A-Finnish) or M in short Finnish (B-Finnish) in the student.