Contrastive Grammar (5cr)

Objective

Learning objectives: After completing the course - The student will be able to understand the basic terminology of descriptive grammar underlying contrastive analysis. - The student knows how to analyse the phonetic, formal and sentence structure of a language. - master the basics of contrastive analysis of languages, recognise the influences of foreign languages and be able to take them into account in their work as translators.

Content

The course introduces the special features of the phonetic and formal structure of the Finnish language and the structure of sentences. The course compares Finnish with other languages and practises the analysis of structures.

Materials

Material to be distributed during the course

Further information

Teachers: University lecturer Date: 3rd period Supply information: This course is open to all undergraduate students and students with continuing learner status. The course is also available to students of the Finnish Language and Culture for Foreigners course at the Open University. Campus: Joensuu Further information: Language of instruction Finnish Generic competences: internationality, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise, interaction and communication

Accomplishment methods

Study methods: 1) Lectures 24 hours and online exercises (102 hours of independent work) and a 2-hour oral presentation or 2) Online course Assessment criteria: The grade will be determined on the basis of the oral presentation