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Finnish as second language
Basic information
Code:
LC-0700
Extent:
15–25
ECTS
Curriculum:
2026–2028
Level:
Other studies
Language of learning:
Finnish
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Noora Helkiö
Administrative contact:
Hanna Haviola
Organising department:
Language Centre
Organiser:
Language Centre
Prerequisites:
You should pay attention to the course-specific prerequisites and make sure you meet them in order to succeed in the courses.
Quotas and restrictions:
Many courses have limited number of seats and students are selected according to the order of priority confirmed in the course description.
Application process:
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Content and structure of the minor
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About the minor
Finnish as a second language is a minor aimed at international students, enabling them to achieve and demonstrate a wide range of Finnish language skills. Completing this minor provides a good foundation for working life language skills and thus strengthens students' employability in Finland. It is also a strong indication of the student's motivation and desire to invest in their Finnish language skills and in integrating into Finnish working life and society.
The minor comprises of 15–25 credits. The maximum number of credits depends on the student's starting Finnish language skill level. The minor is available for students with starting Finnish language skills between 0–B1. The starting level is verified by the student's own assessment, which can be done using the Kielibuusti test. The minor subject cannot be credited with knowledge acquired elsewhere or completed by taking an exam. The minor subject Finnish as a second language can be included in the degree, for example, as elective studies.
The Finnish as a second language minor consists of practice-group-based learning, which is mainly carried out as compulsory classroom teaching. Progress and language skills development are monitored throughout the courses with continuous assessment and compulsory course assignments. These may include pair and group exercises, writing and video assignments, various online assignments, and oral and written exams.
Depending on their starting level, students must complete at least 15 credits from the following options. Students' prior learning will not be credited; instead, they will begin studying the minor courses at their actual starting level. The participation requirements for individual courses also apply to minor subject students.
If the student's starting level is B1, the minor will comprise a maximum of 15 credits due to the course offering.
After completing the Finnish as a Second Language minor, students will be able to
- participate in a wide range of Finnish-language oral and written interactive situations in their studies, in working life, and in their everyday life.
- utilize their learning environment, resources, and various strategies in their continuous language learning.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC-7210 | Finnish 1 | 3 | I, ±õ–I±õ, II, III, ±õ±õ±õ–I³Õ, ±õ³Õ–V, V |
| LC-7220 | Finnish 2 | 3 | ±õ–I±õ, II, ±õ±õ±õ–I³Õ, IV, ±õ³Õ–V |
| LC-7230 | Finnish 3 | 3 | ±õ–I±õ, ±õ±õ±õ–I³Õ, ±õ³Õ–V |
| LC-7240 | Finnish 4 | 3 | ±õ–I±õ, ±õ±õ±õ–I³Õ, ±õ³Õ–V |
| LC-7250 | Finnish 5 | 3 | ±õ–I±õ, ±õ±õ±õ–I³Õ |
| LC-7260 | Finnish 6 | 3 | ±õ–I±õ, ±õ±õ±õ–I³Õ |
| LC-7270 | Finnish 7 | 3 | ±õ–I±õ |
| LC-7280 | Finnish 8 | 3 | ±õ±õ±õ–I³Õ |
| LC-7272 | Finnish for work | 2 | II |
| LC-7291 | Finnish for specific fields | 2 | ±õ³Õ–V |
| LC-7282 | Preparing for the Intermediate Level YKI Exam 1 | 2 | |
| LC-7283 | Preparing for the Intermediate Level YKI Exam 2 | 2 | |
| LC-7281 | Deepen Your Finnish Skills | 1 | |
| LC-7111 | Academic writing in Finnish | 1 | |
| LC-7323 | Finnish conversation 1 | 1 | V |
| LC-7324 | Finnish conversation 2 | 1 | V |
| LC-7326 | Finnish conversation 3 | 1 | V |