Finnish: Structure and Texts 2 (CEFR B1.2)Laajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The aim of the course is to deepen your grammar skills and your reading comprehension. You will study various text types and learn structures essential to reading comprehension.

Having completed the course you will
1) understand the main issues in texts dealing with a variety of topics
2) know rather well the salient structures of basic grammar
3) know more about various text types
4) be able to deepen your Finnish skills without tuition
5) have the opportunity to achieve the level B1 of the six-level CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Content

The main emphasis is on practicing the structures of basic grammar, increasing your vocabulary, and reading various types of text.

Qualifications

XFIN0221 Finnish Structure and Texts 1 or corresponding skills (language skill level A2.2–B1).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5–1/fail

Materials

The learning material will be announced later.

Further information

Teaching of Finnish as a second and as a foreign language.

Timing: Autumn term.

Execution methods

Group meetings 36 hours and independent work 45 hours. To complete the course you have to actively participate in the exercises, complete your assignments and work independently on what you have learned.

Accomplishment methods

Regular attendance (80%) in group meetings, active participation in the exercises, and completing the individual and group assignments. Final exam.