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Languages, culture and communication courses in period I

The full list of courses is available in Sisu, but here are some recommendations.
Please note that your course registration in Sisu can only be accepted when you add a course to your personal study plan (HOPS) or update the version (Note: if you update the version of a course after you have already registered (enrolled) to participate in it, you will need to re-register for the course).

Chinese

LC-9010 Chinese 1

LC-9030 Chinese 3

LC-9055 Chinese 5

LC-9001 The basics of Chinese writing and the history of characters

LC-9077 Chinese 7 Speaking and Writing in the Workplace

Communication and social interaction

LC-0330 Leadership Communication (this group in Finnish) 6.9-2024-11.10.2024 

How can you encourage and motivate others while fostering their success through your leadership? How can you excel in feedback interactions or challenging leadership communication situations? Join this course to explore leadership from a communication perspective and develop your skills in this practical hands-on course. 

LC-0510 Conference presentations (this group in English) 17.9.2024-1.10.2024 

How can you present your research in a clear and engaging way? And how can you channel presentation anxiety into an energy boost during your talk? This course focuses specifically on conference presentations, where you'll have the opportunity to refine your presentation in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. 
 

English

English courses for bachelor's students in CHEM, ELEC, ENG and SCI

LC-1114 Communicating Technology (o, w) (3 cr)

English courses for ARTS bachelor's students

LCA-1001 Expressing your idea (o,w) (3 cr)

English courses for ARTS master's students

Are you an ARTS master's student who has just started to write your thesis? Then join LCA-1022 Academic writing . Please note that you have to have at least 2-3 pages of thesis text ready to join this course.

English courses for master's students in CHEM, ELEC, ENG and SCI

LC-1310 Academic Communication for MSc students (3 cr) (o, w) 4.9.-9.10.2024

LC-1311 Online Academic Writing Skills for MSc students (2 cr) (w) 2.9.-14.10.2024

Preparatory English courses

LC-1090 Online Preparatory English: Reading and Writing (1 cr) 9.9.-20.10.2024

Feel like you need to brush up your English skills before taking an English course that fulfils the compulsory language requirement? Then this course is for you!  This course is also suitable for exchange students. Note that this is a CEFR B1 level course that does not fulfil the compulsory requirement!

Finnish

LC-7010 Finland Studies MOOC (1 cr.)

The purpose of the Finland Studies open online course is to offer a starting point for learning about studying at Finnish universities. The course has been designed especially for international students, and faculty coming to teach in Finland, and those who wish to know more about Finnish universities. The course is open for all participants in the Aalto OpenLearning -platform.


French

LC-4310 French 1

LC-4321 Online French - Prononciation française

LC-4320 French 2

LC-4330 French 3

LC-4350 French 5

LC-4361 Online French - Grammaire française 

German

LC-6310 German 1

LC-6320 German 2

LC-6330 German 3 

LC-6340 German 4

LC-6350 German 5

LC-6371 German 7a

LC-6341 German Grammar 1

LC-6351German Grammar 2

Intercultural Communication 

LC-0610 Intercultural Communication 11.9.-9.10.2024

This course is for all those who want to build up critical awareness and effective communication skills to become an ethical intercultural communicator working in a diverse workplace.

Japanese

LC-3310 Japanese 1

LC-3320 Japanese 2

LC-3330 Japanese 3

LC-3350 Japanese 5

Portuguese

LC-3110 Portuguese 1

LC-3130 Portuguese 3

Russian

All Russian courses in  2024-2025  will be offered as hybrid teaching, so you can participate on campus or via Zoom. 

LC-8511 Russian 1

LC-8533 Russian 3

LC-8555 Russian 5

LC-8577 Russian 7

Spanish

LC-2310 Spanish 1 

LC-2320 Spanish 2 

LC-2330 Spanish 3

LC-2350 Spanish 5

LC-2373 Spanish 7c

Swedish

Hej! 

Studies in Swedish for the needs of working life start in period I! Choose the study method that suits you best and learn how to communicate in Swedish. Vi ses på kurserna!

If you have Finnish as your mother tongue/school education language you can start by taking an entry-level test to identify the right course and study method for you.

You can find the test in MyCourses by using search words "ruotsin lähtötasotesti + ENG, CHEM, ELEC, SCI, ARTS tai BIZ" depending on your field of study.

One period course, test result 25+

Two period courses, test result 16–24

FLEX groups for students with identified learning challenges, e.g. dyslexia or anxiousness related to group situations and speaking in public etc.

Courses for all Aalto-students

Come and meet Aalto LC Swedish teachers at Aalto Welcome Fair on 29.8. at 10-15. The teachers will answer your questions about Swedish studies. Vi ses på mässan! ?

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