Languages, culture and communication courses in period I
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-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-4321 Online French - Prononciation française
LC-4361 Online French - Grammaire française
German
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
Portuguese
Russian
All Russian courses in 2024-2025 will be offered as hybrid teaching, so you can participate on campus or via Zoom.
Spanish
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+
- LC-5410 Svenska inom teknik, för teknikstuderande (for Finnish-speaking students)
- LCB-5800 Svensk affärskommunikation 1, för BIZ-studerande (for Finnish-speaking students)
Two period courses, test result 16–24
- LC-5411 Svenska inom teknik från grunden,för teknikstuderande (for Finnish-speaking students)
- LCB-5803 Svensk affärskommunikation från grunden,för BIZ-studerande (for Finnish-speaking students)
FLEX groups for students with identified learning challenges, e.g. dyslexia or anxiousness related to group situations and speaking in public etc.
- LC-5004 Työelämän ruotsia perusteellisesti, FLEX (for Finnish-speaking students)
Courses for all Aalto-students
- LC-5003, Svenska för arbetslivet, webbkurs, antalet poäng i nivåtestet 25+ (enligt den nya läroplanen, ersätter kursen LC-5552 och innehåller ett muntligt och skriftligt prov, for Finnish-speaking students)
- LC-5000 Kommunicera som expert,intended for all students with Swedish as their mother tongue/school education language at all Aalto University schools
- LC-5771 Swedish for International Students 1A, a basic course for international or Finnish students with no previous studies in Swedish, See also KiViTa-courses and courses at Aalto Open University
- LC-5551 Språkklinikens webbkurs, test result under 16 points. The course helps to refresh your basic Swedish language skills and prepares you for basic level courses (for Finnish-speaking 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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