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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.

en
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
  • Nina Jyrkäs
Groups
  • ASC25S
    ASC25S

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.

en
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
  • LBI25S
    LBI25S

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.

en
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
  • ATA25S
    ATA25S

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.

en
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
  • LBE25S
    LBE25S

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.

en
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
  • Nina Jyrkäs
Groups
  • TBIT25SP
    TBIT25SP

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.

en
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
  • ATA24S
    ATA24S

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.

en
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
  • LBE24S
    LBE24S

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.

en
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
  • ASL24S
    ASL24S

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.

en
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
  • LBI24S
    LBI24S

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.

en
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
  • ASL23S
    ASL23S

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.

en
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
  • LBI23S
    LBI23S

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.

en
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
  • ATA23S
    ATA23S

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.

en
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
  • LBE23S
    LBE23S

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.

en
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
  • ATA22S
    ATA22S

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.

en
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
  • LBI22S
    LBI22S
  • LBE22S
    LBE22S

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.

en
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
  • ASL22S
    ASL22S

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.