Finnish for Foreigners 1Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: BC00BX94
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
04.08.2025 - 02.09.2025
Timing
03.09.2025 - 19.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Sote
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- OPE_Kielet_Viestintä OPE_Kielet_Viestintä
Groups
-
ASC25SASC25S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Rea Stricker
- Eeva Mutanen
Groups
-
LBI25SLBI25S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Eeva Mutanen
Groups
-
ATA25SATA25S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Rea Stricker
Groups
-
LBE25SLBE25S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 26.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Teknologia
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- OPE_Kielet_Viestintä OPE_Kielet_Viestintä
Groups
-
TBIT25SPTBIT25SP
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Eeva Mutanen
Groups
-
ATA24SATA24S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Eeva Mutanen
Groups
-
LBE24SLBE24S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Eeva Mutanen
Groups
-
ASL24SASL24S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Eeva Mutanen
Groups
-
LBI24SLBI24S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Rea Stricker
- Eeva Mutanen
Groups
-
ASL23SASL23S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Materials
Paavilainen & Mänty: Hauska tavata! 2022. Suomen kustannusyhdistys ry.
Kuparinen, Tapaninen & Kuisma: Sun Suomi. 2014. Otava.
Material in Moodle
Teaching methods
Individual, peer and group work in and outside of classroom.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Rea Stricker
- Eeva Mutanen
Groups
-
LBI23SLBI23S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Rea Stricker
- Eeva Mutanen
Groups
-
ATA23SATA23S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Rea Stricker
- Eeva Mutanen
Groups
-
LBE23SLBE23S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Enrollment
01.08.2022 - 30.09.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 15.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Rea Stricker
Groups
-
ATA22SATA22S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Materials
Material provided by the teacher, Moodle.
Book: Kuparinen & Tapaninen 2015. Oma suomi 1. Otava.
Teaching methods
Independent and Group work, interactive contact lessons, excursions, project work.
Employer connections
Company visits
Exam schedules
Week 41 and week 49
Student workload
5 credits = 135 hours, where of 84 hours contact lessons, 51 hours independent studying
Content scheduling
Themes:
Pronunciation, syllable division and other general issues about the language
Greeting and introductions
Language skills, working, living, studying
Numerals: time, prices, banking
Asking simple questions and understanding instructions
Shopping
The school system
Basic geography of Finland
Finnish cuisine
Course progression plan is to be announced in Moodle.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active attendance during contact lessons and independent studying, taking part in group activities, 2 exams; middle exam and final evaluation in written and oral language.
Enrollment
01.08.2022 - 30.09.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Rea Stricker
Groups
-
LBI22SLBI22S
-
LBE22SLBE22S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Materials
Material provided by the teacher, Moodle.
Book: Kuparinen & Tapaninen 2015. Oma suomi 1. Otava.
Teaching methods
Independent and Group work, interactive contact lessons, excursions, project work.
Employer connections
Company visits
Exam schedules
Week 41 and week 49
Student workload
5 credits = 135 hours, where of 84 hours contact lessons, 51 hours independent studying
Content scheduling
Themes:
Pronunciation, syllable division and other general issues about the language
Greeting and introductions
Language skills, working, living, studying
Numerals: time, prices, banking
Asking simple questions and understanding instructions
Shopping
The school system
Basic geography of Finland
Finnish cuisine
Course progression plan is to be announced in Moodle.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active attendance during contact lessons and independent studying, taking part in group activities, 2 exams; middle exam and final evaluation in written and oral language.
Enrollment
01.08.2022 - 30.09.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
- Rea Stricker
Groups
-
ASL22SASL22S
Objective
Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.
Content
Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.
Finnish culture and history.
Materials
Material provided by the teacher, Moodle.
Book: Kuparinen & Tapaninen 2015. Oma suomi 1. Otava.
Teaching methods
Independent and Group work, interactive contact lessons, excursions, project work.
Employer connections
Company visits
Exam schedules
Week 41 and week 49
Student workload
5 credits = 135 hours, where of 84 hours contact lessons, 51 hours independent studying
Content scheduling
Themes:
Pronunciation, syllable division and other general issues about the language
Greeting and introductions
Language skills, working, living, studying
Numerals: time, prices, banking
Asking simple questions and understanding instructions
Shopping
The school system
Basic geography of Finland
Finnish cuisine
Course progression plan is to be announced in Moodle.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active attendance during contact lessons and independent studying, taking part in group activities, 2 exams; middle exam and final evaluation in written and oral language.