Finnish 2 for Nursing (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations. You will be able to express opinions and feelings in simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You will be able to communicate in simple working life situations.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to
• understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
• describe surroundings and one’s own health
• express opinions and feelings

You will study
• self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
• language learning strategies
• communication culture in Finland
• communication in simple working life situations

Teaching methods

Lectures, excercises / learning assignments

Exam schedules

30.03.2026 12.30 - 15.00 Exams
01.04.2026 09.00 - 11.30 Re-sit

International connections

The study group is international and the content learned is compared with one’s own language and culture.

Student workload

Lectures 45-50 h
Assignments and homework 20–25 h
Independent learning 45–50 h
Exams 10 h
Total 135 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 - You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.
2 - You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate on communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 - You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
4 - You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 - You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct ex-change of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Qualifications

Jamk Finnish 1 or equal skills.

Further information

Continuous evaluation, self-evaluation

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria.