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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Open university, Finnish 3, Joensuu or Kuopio, autumn 2024

Open university
smart for good
Credits:
4 ECTS credits
Location:
Joensuu, Kuopio
Continuous learning category:
Languages and communication
Teaching format:
Contact teaching
Price:
80 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Course contents:

  • hopes and future plans
  • debate, expressing opinions and defending one’s views
  • media
  • studies
  • tenses, verb conjugations in the passive and the varied use passive forms
  • Finnish history, culture and societal structures

Learning outcomes:

The student

  • Can perform in many of the situations required by their studies and can identify the main points even from broader presentations in clear standard language and on familiar topics.
  • Can follow current texts in the media and acquire new information relying on their language skills.
  • Can report past events and plans in detail.
  • Understands and can produce descriptions of emotions and wishes.
  • Can participate in conversations and present considered opinions in Finnish.
  • Knows Finnish history, culture and basic societal structures.

The objective is to attain the level A2.2 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: 10.9.-5.12. Teaching on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 14-16.

More information and course schedules can be found in the Peppi study guide.

Please note that this course requires some previous studies in Finnish language (the course Finnish 2B or similar course). Before registering, you can take a course placement test to evaluate if this course is suitable for you.

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 | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi). Study right will cover the lessons and exams.

Day time teaching
Finnish
English

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 study affairs secretary, their information can be found below. 

Please note that the registration is binding. For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi). 

III Your registration will typically be processed in 2-5 working days. During peak registration periods, this may take up to 10 days. After this period, you will get an automatic message which includes a link to the starting instructions. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.  

 

If you do not have a UEF username, you will also get instructions for activating one. Access rights will be added to your username when your study right begins.  

 

If you can’t find these messages, remember to check your email’s trash folder, and contact the open university staff if needed. 

 

If your employer will pay your tuition fee, please contact our study affairs secretary. Their contact information can be found below. 

Registration starts:
2024-08-08 09:00
Registration ends:
2024-08-31 23:59
Registration

More information about education

Profile picture: Sanna Vikla

Vikla, Sanna

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504666591

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Laitinen, Anna

Academic Affairs Coordinator

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358505993764