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Twin Cities Courses
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Future effective dates indicate the first term the course may be available.
Find out when a particular course is offered using the
Class Schedule.
Register for classes online.
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FINNISH (FIN)
College of Liberal Arts
German, Scandinavian, & Dutch
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FIN 1001
- Beginning Finnish
(5.0 cr; =[FIN 4001]; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Emphasis on working toward novice-intermediate low proficiency in all four language modalities (listening, reading, speaking, writing). Topics include every day subjects (shopping, directions, family, food, housing, etc.).
FIN 1002
- Beginning Finnish
(5.0 cr; =[FIN 4002]; Prereq-1001; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Continues the presentation of all four language modalities (listening, reading, speaking, writing), with a proficiency emphasis. Topics include free-time activities, careers, and the Finnish culture.
FIN 1003
- Intermediate Finnish
(5.0 cr; =[FIN 4003]; Prereq-1002; fall, every year)
Emphasis on intermediate proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Contextualized work on grammar and vocabulary is combined with authentic readings and essay assignments.
FIN 1004
- Intermediate Finnish
(5.0 cr; =[FIN 4004]; Prereq-1003; spring, every year)
Emphasis on developing intermediate mid-high proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Contextualized work on grammar and vocabulary is supported by work with authentic readings and essay assignments.
FIN 3011
- Advanced Finnish
(3.0 cr; Prereq-1004 or 4004; fall, every year)
Designed to help students achieve advanced proficiency in Finnish. Discussion of fiction, film, journalistic, and professional prose is complemented by grammar, vocabulary building exercises, and review of oral/written modes of communication.
FIN 3012
- Advanced Finnish
(3.0 cr; Prereq-3011; spring, every year)
Discussion of novels, short stories, plays, articles. Structural, stylistic, vocabulary-building exercises.
FIN 3670
- Topics in Finnish Studies
(3.0 cr [max 9.0 cr])
Interdisciplinary social science topics on Finnish people, culture, and society. In English.
FIN 4001
- Beginning Finnish
(2.0 cr; =[FIN 1001]; Prereq-1004 in another language or passing score on LPE or grad student; fall, every year)
Meets concurrently with 1001. See 1001 for description.
FIN 4002
- Beginning Finnish
(2.0 cr; =[FIN 1002]; Prereq-1004 in another language or passing score on LPE or grad student; spring, every year)
Meets concurrently with 1002. See 1002 for description.
FIN 4003
- Intermediate Finnish
(2.0 cr; =[FIN 1003]; Prereq-1004 in another language or passing score on LPE or grad student; fall, every year)
Meets concurrently with 1003. See 1003 for description.
FIN 4004
- Intermediate Finnish
(2.0 cr; =[FIN 1004]; Prereq-1004 in another language or passing score on LPE or grad student; spring, every year)
Meets with 1004. See 1004 for description.
FIN 5670
- Topics in Finnish Studies
(3.0 cr [max 9.0 cr])
Interdisciplinary social science topics on Finnish people, culture, and society. Taught in English.
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