- Type of studies
- Open University of Applied Sciences
- Campuses
- Helsinki
- Location
- Helsinki
- Ilmoittautumisaika
- 25.5.2026—27.7.2026
- Start Term
- 17.8.2026—20.12.2026
- Field of Study
- Interpreting, languages and communication
- Study mode
- Blended learning
- Study language
- Finnish
- Application Status
- Registration open
- Pricing
- Free
- Code
- AAF764
- Extent
- 5 op
- Admission quota
- 3
- Teachers
- Nina Sivunen, Virpi Thurén
Opintojen sisältämät toteutukset
SVK01MS26HKI Suomalainen viittomakieli 1
Sisältö
– sign structures, basic sentence types and use of space
– lexical signs and phrases
– use and reading of Finnish Sign Language dictionaries
– basic skills in sign language communication (the use of eye gaze, getting someone’s attention)
– learning Finnish Sign Language through a new communication channel
– lexical signs and phrases
– use and reading of Finnish Sign Language dictionaries
– basic skills in sign language communication (the use of eye gaze, getting someone’s attention)
– learning Finnish Sign Language through a new communication channel
Learning outcomes
Students
– know the sign structures
– know basic signs and everyday phrases
– know the basic sentence types of Finnish Sign Language
– understand the importance of the use of space in sign language
– demonstrate basic skills in sign language communication
– know the sign structures
– know basic signs and everyday phrases
– know the basic sentence types of Finnish Sign Language
– understand the importance of the use of space in sign language
– demonstrate basic skills in sign language communication
Grading scale
0-5