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Åbo Akademi University 2014/2015
ÅBO CAMPUS
Language courses at the
Open University
No previous knowledge of the subject or previous degree or
academic studies are required, but a good command of Eng-
lish is needed. (Exception: language courses on intermediate
and advanced level)
Registration
Register for the courses on the web
/
anmalningsdb
or phone Susann Brännkärr, 02-215 4666.
An e-mail of confirmation or rejection is sent out around 7
days before the course starts.
Fees
The courses are free for all exchange students at ÅboAkademi
University and for undergraduates at ÅboAkademi University.
Others pay a fee of 50 ?/term to the Open University. If you
register for a course but change your mind about participat-
ing in it you must cancel your registration no later than three
(3) working days before the course is due to start, or else you
will have to pay an
annulment fine of 20 ?
. Undergradu-
ate and exchange students at Åbo Akademi University are
exempted from the Open University fee, but not from the
annulment fine!
Chinese basic course I
4 credits
Offered: Autumn 2014
This course (48 hrs) is arranged by the Open University in
co-operation with Hangö sommaruniversitet. The aim of the
course is to lay the foundation for pronunciation, basic gram-
mar, sentence patterns and simple Chinese Characters. The
contents of course concentrate on the useful and practical
topics required for daily life by beginners. Various exercises
are included. Assignments will be given for home as follow-
up activities.
Course requirements: For credits, 80% attendance and active
participation will form the basis for assessment. An examwill
be given at the end of the course.
Course material: Course material will be provided by the
teacher.
Language of instruction: English
Fees: The Åbo Akademi University Open University fee is ?
50.00 for one academic term (Spring or Autumn) 2014-2015.
The fee entitles you to participate in any number of courses
offeredby theOpenUniversity of ÅboAkademi University dur-
ing the academic term. Åbo Akademi University's exchange
students are exempted from this fee. The Hangö sommaru-
niversitet fee is ? 20.00 (for everybody).
Formore information, please contact Katarina Humina, phone
02-215 4540, e-mail:
Finnish as a Foreign Language level 1
5 credits
902670.0
Offered: Spring 2015
Level A1 according to the Common European Framework
of References for Language
Aim and contents: To give students basic knowledge of the
Finnish language in order to help to cope with various every-
day situations in Finnish. The students learn tounderstand and
use both spoken and written Finnish. The course also gives a
solid start with the grammar. During the lectures, basic gram-
mar will be taught and various tasks will be practised both in
pairs and as group work. Pronunciation exercises, listening
comprehension exercises, communication exercises and small
number of writing tasks are included.
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be
able to do the following:
- read and understand simple texts and other writtenmaterial
dealing with everyday and familiar topics
- read and understand themain content of simple instructions
and directions
- understand common, everyday words and simple expres-
sions as well as simple, slowand distinct conversation pertain-
ing to oneself, family and specific areas of interest
- understand simple instructions and directions in everyday
situations when spoken slowly and clearly
- produce basic written information about oneself, complete
simple forms and questionnaires
- produce short, very simple texts which comprehensively de-
scribe a familiar situation, (e.g. write a short letter or message)
- participate in basic conversation about everyday situations
and general areas of interest, (e.g. family, housing, studies
or equivalent) in which other participants speak slowly and
clearly, and are prepared to assist
- use simple vocabulary and phrases, ask and answer basic
questions about known topics of conservation and situations,
(e.g. greetings, shopping terminology, asking for assistance
and help)
Proficiency in terms of how well a student has fulfilled the
learning outcomes is determined using a scale of 0-5 (with 5
being the highest mark).
Student work: Contact teaching (56.00h), Other work (74.00h)
Examination qualifications: Active participation (75%attend-
ance)
Examination: Written and oral examination, tests, active at-
tendance (min.
75%)
Course book: Suomen mestari I
Previous knowledge: No previous knowledge required
Swedish adult education
centre ("Arbis")
The Swedish adult education centre offers Swedish language
courses frombeginners' to intermediate level for immigrants
and foreigners. On the courses the teaching language is
English. Information about the courses will be available in
the Course schedules which will be published at
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fi/exchange in mid-August.
