Open university, Finnish 4, Joensuu or Kuopio, spring 2025
- Credits:
- 4 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Languages and communication
- Teaching format:
- Distance teaching, Online teaching
- Price:
- 80 € (VAT 0%)
Course contents:
- housing, health, well-being, work and unemployment, the environment, minorities
- using the total and partial object
- mini conference
- applying for jobs
- idioms
Learning outcomes:
The student
- can perform in informal and some formal communication contexts in their studies and work.
- understands formal spoken and written communication and can recognize and somewhat use different spoken registers.
- can present in detail topics within their own discipline and academic interests.
- can follow general societal discussions in the media about, for example, employment, health, well-being and the environment.
- knows Finnish society and basic societal structures (such as the education system, job applications).
The objective is to attain the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Study methods: Classroom teaching on Joensuu and Kuopio campuses. The group meets simultaneously on both campuses in MLC-classrooms with a video connection. The course consists of lectures, spoken and written pair and group exercises, peer feedback and independent study.
The successful completion of the course and participating in a possible exam requires active participation and the completion of course assignments within the specified schedule.
Schedule: The course will be held from January 14 to April 15. On-campus teaching on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 14-16.
More information and course schedules can be found in the .
Please note that this course requires previous studies in Finnish language (the course Finnish 3 or similar course).
The course fee is 20 euros per ECTS credit point. The prices are valid for the 2024-2025 academic year.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | 91 (uef.fi). Study right will cover the lessons and exams.
Register for studies
I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to our registration service with the study unit already selected. You can add several study units to your study cart before you continue.
II Proceed to identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal information to the registration form, confirm your registration and pay the study fees. If you cannot use the Suomi.fi service, please contact our training secretary, their information can be found below.
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