Finnish Basic Language and Culture, part 1 (5cr)
Code: RO00BS06-3022
General information
- Timing
- 01.04.2025 - 31.05.2025
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- 20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala
- Campus
- Laurea Virtual Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Pathway studies for Nursing Studies (SNBP), Laurea Hyvinkää
- Teachers
- Saara Helander
- Teacher in charge
- Saara Helander
- Groups
-
SNBP25KPPathway Studies for Nursing, K25, Hyvinkää
- Course
- RO00BS06
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures
Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Teaching methods
Online lessons in Zoom + independent studies on Canvas workspace
Learning materials and recommended literature
Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Finnlectura. (e-book)
Alternative completion methods of implementation
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Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
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Forms of internationality
The students are located in Kenya.
Student workload
5 credit points equal approx. 135 hours of student's work. This consists of online lessons, independent studies in Canvas and preparing the assignments independently and in groups.
Content and scheduling
The student is able to
-speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
-write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
-use some of the basic grammar structures
-Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student has completed all three course assignments and hence shows level A1 (CEFR)
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed