Study Guide

Objective

The student will be able to:
- understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting specific needs
- introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, and possessions
- interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

Content

- Oral and written exercises
- Finnish everyday vocabulary
- Reading and listening comprehensions
- Grammar/language structures
- Exams

Location and time

Spring 2026

Materials

According to the lecturer's instructions

Teaching methods

- Interactive lessons ( attendance 75 %)
- Lectures
- Oral and written exercises in pairs and in groups
- Assignments
- Own work
- Oral and written exam

Exam schedules

Oral and written exam at the end of the course.

Student workload

3 x 27h = 81 hours

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views can give an independent account of the literature understands most of the topic presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject can analyze and interpret subject facts master the subject versatile has a broad grasp of the subject presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites