FINN 102
First-Year Finnish
Language Studies
College of Humanities
Course Description
Basic language skills.
When Taught
Winter Odd Years
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
5
Fixed
1
Title
Speaking
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to speak Finnish well enough to satisfy immediate needs. (They will learn to communicate in basic social situations, meet routine travel needs, carry out simple transactions, and talk about a variety of topics of common interest in present, past, and future times.)
Title
Comprehension
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to comprehend Finnish as they hear and read authentic language relating to familiar topics.
Title
Language Learning Strategies
Learning Outcome
Students will develop strategies to help them derive meaning from a wide variety of authentic language texts.
Title
Culture
Learning Outcome
Students will display appropriate awareness of everyday culture in Finnish-speaking countries.
Title
Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to write short messages and well-articulated sentences in Finnish on familiar topics.
