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Intermediate Finnish II
Catalog Number CEUS-U 222/432
Pia-Maria Paivio

Intermediate Finnish II is for students who already know the basics of the Finnish language. The aim is to obtain communicative skills that are desirable in everyday situations related to study, work, and leisure. Students will also learn about Finnish culture and history. 

The course is based on engaging in communicative skills. The methods of this course are learner centered, communicative, and often problem-based, for instance, students will solve grammar problems with peers and assistance from the instructor. All basic language skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing, will be included in class activities and homework. 

Course material: 

- Lecturer’s materials
- Audio and video cassettes
- Vähämäki, Börje, and Stuart von Wolff. Mastering Finnish. Aspasia Books, Inc., 2004.
- Wuolle, Aino. Finnish-English-Finnish Concise Dictionary, 8th ed.. Hippocrene,1990.

Exams:

- Weekly quizzes
- Midterm and Final exam

Attendance:

Because of the nature of foreign language learning, regular attendance and homework are necessary to achieve a satisfactory level of proficiency. Students will be given three excused absences. Absences beyond three instructional hours will result in a grade penalty of 2% per day. 

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