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Finnish Grammar and Linguistic Correctness

  • Code: FIN1LE001
  • Extent: 3 cr (81 h)
  • Timing: 2nd Semester*
  • Language: Finnish
  • Level: core studies
  • Type: compulsory**

*the course is offered only in spring semesters
**required of Finnish students in the Mubba programme

Prerequisites

Good Finnish skills.

Learning outcomes

Students acquire a firm command of Finnish grammar and essential aspects of usage.

Course contents

The course focuses on aspects of the Finnish language that will help students in issues of usage and in learning foreign languages. Focus is on correct usage.

  • Nature and distinctive features of the Finnish language
  • Basics of grammar
  • Key aspects of usage
  • Standard Finnish

Teaching and learning methods

Focus is on correct usage. The course includes an exam on grammar, an exam on usage and an elective written assignment.

The course involves 81 hours of study, including classroom and independent study. The contact hours number 32 (including exams) and independent study covers 48 hours of study.

Self-assessment of learning 1h.

Alternative completions

Completing the required assignments of the course and taking the course examination. The matter must be agreed upon with the teacher in advance. The completion is assessed on the scale from 1 to 5.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

The student displays with the competence demonstration that s/he manages the course objectives and contents mentioned in the course description. It is possible to participate in the competence demonstration only once, and it must be agreed upon with the teacher in advance. The competence demonstration is assessed on the scale from 1 to 5.

Teacher with the main responsibility for the course

Sanna Kukkonen, Pasila

Course materials

Kielitoimiston oikeinkirjoitusopas 2008: Salla Kankaanpää et al. Kotimaisten kielten tutkimuskeskuksen julkaisuja 147. Tampere. (Or other book on Finnish grammar)
Course handouts

Assessment criteria/scale 5-1.

5 excellent 3 good 1 satisfactory

The student:

  • understands the importance of the
    aspects and basics of Finnish grammar
    very well, and knows that this will help
    her/him in issues regarding the usage and learning of foreign languages.
  • has a very good knowledge of the nature and distinctive features of the Finnish language.
  • has excellent skills in producing
    standard Finnish, focusing on correct
    usage.
  • masters the proper ways that a
    professional works and follows deadlines.
  • knows how to use instructions
    independently and apply her/his skills.
  • knows how to benefit from
    feedback and learn from mistakes.

The student:

  • understands the importance of the
    aspects and basics of Finnish
    grammar, and knows that this will
    help her/him in issues regarding
    the usage and learning of foreign
    languages.
  • has a good knowledge of the nature and distinctive features of the Finnish language.
  • is able to produce standard Finnish,
    focusing on correct usage.
  • masters the proper ways that a
    professional works and follows
    deadlines.
  • knows how to use instructions
    independently and apply her/his skills.
  • knows how to benefit from feedback
    and learn from mistakes.

 

The student:

  • understands the importance of
    the aspects and basics of Finnish
    grammar, and knows that this
    will help her/him in issues
    regarding the usage and learning
    of foreign languages.
  • has a basic knowledge of the nature and distinctive features of the Finnish language.
  • is able to produce standard Finnish, trying to focus on correct usage.
  • follows deadlines and instructions
    and participates in work.
  • knows how to follow instructions given to her/him.

 

Exam on grammar 25 %
Exam on usage 75 %

The self-assessment of learning assignment does not impact your grade. The
assignment is the same for all courses/modules and your answers will be used
also for course/module development. The assignment is completed online in
WinhaOpaali.

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