Finnish as a second-language subject curriculum (FIN1-02)

Basic skills

Basic skills are integrated in the competence aims where they contribute to the development of competence in the subject, while also being part of this competence. In Finnish as a second language the basic skills are understood as follows:

Being able to express oneself orally and in writing in Finnish as a second language means understanding and using the language in increasingly more varied and demanding contexts across cultures and subject fields.

Being able to read Finnish as a second language is part of the practical language competence and means being able to read and understand, to explore and reflect upon increasingly more demanding texts and thus gain insight across cultures and disciplines. Developing reading skills in Finnish as a second language also improves general reading skills.

Having skills in mathematics in Finnish as a second language means being able to supplement mathematical competence in one's native language with the necessary expressions in Finnish and the Kven language. Exploiting information from graphs, tables and statistics is important for understanding texts in Finnish and the Kven language.

Being able to use digital tools in Finnish as a second language expands the learning arena and adds valuable dimensions through the opportunity to encounter authentic use of the language and use the language in authentic communication situations. Important features of Finnish as a second language in digital contexts include being critical of sources and aware of copyright issues and protection of personal privacy.