Basics of Finnish

Contents:

- pronunciation
- basic structure of Finnish
- day-to-day language: greetings, introductions, shopping, asking the way
- Finnish food, habits, education system, religion


Recommended reading:

http://finland.fi
http://finnish.blogs.tamk.fi
http://tamk-en.blogspot.fi

No previous knowledge of Finnish is needed, but it is recommended to start using the Uuno online study material: www.uuno.tamk.fi.

Target group

BA/MA students

Course aim

After completing the course the student will reach A1-level in European language levels and be able to:

- understand and use Finnish language in simple everyday situations
- apply basic structures of Finnish in new situations
- understand Finnish culture and the Finnish way of living and studying

Credits info

3 EC
ECTS

Fee info

EUR 30: Tuition, including teaching and course materials.
EUR 0: Optional fees as follows:
Accommodation fee: 480€ (in shared flats)
Free-time activity fee: 250€ (optional free-time programme package on weekdays)