Basic Finnish 3 cr
The students will be able to
·understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
· introduce themselves and others.
· ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have.
· interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Content
· everyday situations (e.g. requesting and giving information, travelling by public transport, using a post office)
· discussions about everyday subjects (oneself, family, living conditions, etc.)
· basic grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
Description
The course provides an introduction to the Finnish language. Students will reach level A1 in accordance with the Common European Framework.
Prerequisites
No previous knowledge of Finnish.
Method and Schedule:
Language workshops on Monday mornings (8.30 - 11.45):
3.9., 10.9., 17.9., 24.9., 1.10., 8.10., 15.10., 22.10., 29.10., 5.11., 26.11., 17.12. in Laurea Otaniemi Metsänpojankuja 3, 02130 Espoo.
Instructor and lecturer: Maria Kela maria.kela[at]laurea.fi
Enrolment and more information
Enrolment by online application form by 22.8.2007
Tel. +358 9 8868 7267 [url]mailto:avoinamk@laurea.fi[/url]
Tuition fee
100 EUR
http://www.laurea.fi/net/en/04_Apply_to ... /index.jspIntermediate Finnish 3 cr
The students will be able to
· understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance, e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment
· communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
· describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
Content
· everyday situations (e.g. requesting and giving information, travelling by public transport, using a post office)
· discussions about everyday subjects (oneself, family, living conditions, etc.)
· basic grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
Description
Students will reach level A2 in accordance with the Common European Framework. After the workshop period students participate the test on a general examination day.
Method and Schedule:
Intensive workshop period 2 credits in Laurea Otaniemi Metsänpojankuja 3, 02130 Espoo:
Thu 6.9. 2007 8.30 - 11.45
Wed 12.9. 2007 8.30 - 11.45
Tue 18.9.2007 8.30 - 11.45
Wed 26.9.2007 8.30 - 11.45.
Individual / Tandem studies with help of Optima e-learning base 1 credit (2nd period)
The unit continues on the 2nd period with more individual studies. Tutoring will be available through Optima virtual learning enivironment. If possible, studying should partly be carried out as Tandem studies with a native Finnish speaker.
Meetings for feedback, assessment and tutoring:
Wed 7.11. 8.30 - 11.45
Tue 18.12. 8.30 - 11.45
Instructor and lecturer: Maria Kela maria.kela[at]laurea.fi
Enrolment and more information
Enrolment by online application form by 22.8.2007
Tel. +358 9 8868 7267 [url]mailto:avoinamk@laurea.fi[/url]
Tuition fee
100 EUR
Schön, dass es neue Methoden mit E-Learning auch für Finnisch gibt, obwohl Optima als E-Learning kann ich nicht wirklich empfehlen. Es wird wohl auf Verfügbarkeit der Materialien basieren und auf unabhängigen Lernen (also gut für Berufstätige und anderen mit wenig Zeit), nicht unbedingt interaktive Elemente. Schön, wenn's jemand testen würde
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