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
- Nina Jyrkäs
Groups
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ATA25SATA25S
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LBI25SLBI25S
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ASC25SASC25S
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TBIT25SPTBIT25SP
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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 - 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
-
ATA25SATA25S
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LBI25SLBI25S
-
ASC25SASC25S
-
TBIT25SPTBIT25SP
-
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 - 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
-
LBI25SLBI25S
-
ASC25SASC25S
-
TBIT25SPTBIT25SP
-
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 - 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
-
ATA25SATA25S
-
LBI25SLBI25S
-
ASC25SASC25S
-
TBIT25SPTBIT25SP
-
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
- Nina Jyrkäs
Groups
-
ATA25SATA25S
-
LBI25SLBI25S
-
ASC25SASC25S
-
TBIT25SPTBIT25SP
-
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
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.