Language and communication studies

Read about language and communication studies

This site gives important information on teaching and studying languages and communication, as well as on various language services offered by SAMK.

Language and communication studies in Bachelor's degree

In accordance with the Universities of Applied Sciences Act, everyone graduated with a Bachelor’s degree knows at least two European languages besides his/her mother tongue. The extent of the language and communication studies at SAMK varies in each degree programme.

Read more about the language studies in degree programmes (Requires OneDrive login).

The English degree programmes have slightly different language studies from the Finnish ones. The target level of English studies for a Bachelor’s degree has been defined to level B2 and of Swedish studies to B1 in the grading of the CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference.

In accordance with the Universities of Applied Sciences Act, everyone graduated with a Bachelor’s degree knows at least two European languages besides his/her mother tongue. The extent of the language and communication studies at SAMK varies in each degree programme. The English degree programmes have slightly different studies from the Finnish ones. The target level of English studies for a Bachelor’s degree has been defined to level B2 and in Swedish studies to B1 in the grading of the CEFRCommon European Framework of Reference.

Regarding other languages and RPL, please contact the teacher in question.

Elective and preparatory language studies

At SAMK you can study elective and preparatory language studies. We offer elective and preparatory language studies in accordance with SAMK’s annually confirmed language programme.

You can find elective and preparatory language studies here:
Kielet Languages Finnish 2024 kevät spring.xlsx

Information on language studies for new students

Here, new students who are starting their studies at SAMK will find information about matters such as placement tests (Swedish and/or English) and language tutoring. Also, language tutors’ contact information can be found here.

Accessibility of studying languages and communications

Accessibility of studying means implementation of a physical, mental and social learning environment which guarantees that every student has equal rights of action.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences has committed itself to offering every student an equal and accessible university environment. Obstacles hindering studying are paid special attention to and students in need of special support are supported by special arrangements.

If you feel the need of special support for your studies, here you find information on the arrangements and services available at SAMK.

Translation services

Translation services for students include thesis summary translations, language revisions and certificate/diploma translations. Because language teachers do translations and language revisions alongside teaching and their other work, the information about translations or language revisions should reach us well before the deadline. The documents needing translation or proof-reading should be sent to us preferably two weeks, but at least one week before the deadline.

National certificates of language Proficiency (YKI) in Finnish language (intermediate B-level)

National Language Proficiency (YKI) is the official language testing scheme in Finland. National Certificate of Language Proficiency (YKI-todistus) is an official document that you need for example if you are applying for Finnish citizenship.

SAMK Contact person: Finnish Language and Communication Lecturer Marja Tomberg, 044 710 3285

Contact Languages and Communication Team

You can contact the teachers of Languages and Communication Team at SAMK. See the contact information for the teachers.

HILL-meeting rooms:
Liisa Hannuksela https://hill.webex.com/meet/lihannu
Sanna Lomma-Lahtinen https://hill.webex.com/join/salomma
Päivi Sorvi https://hill.webex.com/meet/pasorvi
Henna Tiittanen https://hill.webex.com/meet/hetiitt
Annika Valo https://hill.webex.com/join/annika.valo
Monika Engel https://hill.webex.com/meet/movi
Minna Iitti http://hill.webex.com/meet/miiitti  
Satu Jyllilä https://hill.webex.com/meet/sajylli
Tuija Kiviaho, tuija.kiviaho@samk.fi, +358 44 710 3267, https://hill.webex.com/meet/tuija.kiviaho 
Pia Lahdenmaa https://hill.webex.com/join/pia.lahdenmaa
Iira Ostamo https://hill.webex.com/meet/iira.ostamo
Marja Tomberg https://hill.webex.com/meet/marja.tomberg

Hanna-Kaisa Sadwinski

Head of Teaching
+358 44 710 3226 hanna-kaisa.sadwinski@samk.fi
Office
Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Operating unit
Languages and Communication
Establishment
SAMK Campus Rauma

Liisa Hannuksela

Senior Lecturer
+358 44 710 3354 liisa.hannuksela@samk.fi
English, Spanish, Kivanet contact person
Office
Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Operating unit
Languages and Communication
Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori

Sanna Lomma-Lahtinen

Senior Lecturer
+358 44 710 3173 sanna.lomma-lahtinen@samk.fi
English
Office
Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Operating unit
Languages and Communication
Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori

Päivi Sorvi

Senior Lecturer
+358 44 710 3266 paivi.sorvi@samk.fi
English
Office
Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Operating unit
Languages and Communication
Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori

Henna Tiittanen

Senior Lecturer
+358 44 710 3842 henna.tiittanen@samk.fi
English, Transaltion coordinator
Office
Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Operating unit
Languages and Communication
Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori

Annika Valo

Senior Lecturer
+358 44 710 6313 annika.valo@samk.fi
English, German
Office
Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Operating unit
Languages and Communication
Establishment
Kuninkainen Campus

Monika Engel

Senior Lecturer
+358 44 710 3635 monika.engel@samk.fi
Swedish, German
Office
Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Operating unit
Languages and Communication
Establishment
SAMK Campus Rauma

Minna Iitti

Senior Lecturer
+358 44 710 3249 minna.iitti@samk.fi
Swedish, Russian
Office
Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Operating unit
Languages and Communication
Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori

Satu Jyllilä

Senior Lecturer
+358 44 710 3843 satu.jyllila@samk.fi
Swedish, German
Office
Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Operating unit
Languages and Communication
Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori

Pia Lahdenmaa

Senior Lecturer
+358 44 710 3459 pia.lahdenmaa@samk.fi
Communication, dyslexia testing
Office
Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Operating unit
Languages and Communication
Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori

Iira Ostamo

Lecturer
+358 44 710 3199 iira.ostamo@samk.fi
Finnish
Office
Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Operating unit
Languages and Communication
Establishment
SAMK Campus Pori

Marja Tomberg

Senior Lecturer
+358 44 710 3285 marja.tomberg@samk.fi
Finnish
Office
Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology
Operating unit
Languages and Communication
Establishment
SAMK Campus Rauma