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). 

Communication courses
 

Intercultural Communication 

LC-0610 Intercultural Communication 

Are you interested in exploring ‘culture’ from a different perspective? Are you interested in understanding ‘intercultural communication (ICC)’ beyond making assumptions about people just based on their nationality? LC-0610 is designed for you who want to build up critical awareness and effective communication skills to become an ethical intercultural communicator working in a diverse workplace. This course is composed of lectures as well as small group discussions, so you will be able to have lots of interesting discussions with your peers having diverse backgrounds.

Communication and social interaction

LC-0225 Negotiation skills (this group in Finnish) 3 cr. 

In this course, you’ll learn essential negotiation skills, from preparation to creative problem-solving. Practice negotiating in different environments, develop persuasive argumentation, and learn to steer discussions constructively toward results. The course includes role-play exercises, case studies, and tips for managing challenging situations.  

LC-0320 Public speaking skills (this group in Finnish) 3 cr.

Refine your presentation skills on this in-depth presentation skills training. Lots of public speaking exercises from improv to academic presentations and pitching and podcasts.  

LC-0530 Public speaking and stage fright (this group in English) 2-3 cr.  

Public speaking course especially for those who experience their nervousness or stage fright as a problem or are otherwise interested in the topic. Safe and positive atmosphere guaranteed! 

LC-0520 Impact and argumentation (this group in English)  2-3 cr. 

How to formulate your ideas or thoughts effectively and persuasively or how to prepare for a panel discussion? These and other questions related to argumentation and influencing are discussed in this course, jump in!  

LC-0350 Listening (this group in English) 1 cr. 

Join this short course focusing on listening skills and become more aware of this super skill of social interaction. Listening has a clear connection to individual as well as organizational well-being.  

LC-0351 Nonverbal communication (this group in English)  1 cr. 

On this short course, you will deepen your understanding of nonverbal communication and its significance. You will learn how nonverbal communication regulates, defines, and alters the interpretation of verbal messages. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own nonverbal communication skills in presentation, conversation, and feedback situations. 
 

Other Foreign Languages

At Aalto University, you can also study the following foreign languages: Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, French, German, and Russian. The goal is to use foreign languages in professional life and/or during exchange studies, which is why most languages can be studied up to a very high level (B2). In Russian, level C1 is also available. Japanese and Portuguese can be studied up to level A2. 

These languages can be studied in addition to or instead of English. The teaching is conducted in small groups, allowing for highly individualized guidance and support. Studies can be started from level 0.

Chinese

LC-9010 Chinese 1

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

French

LC-4310 French 1

LC-4320 French 2

LC-4330 French 3

LC-4002 French in a Nutshell

German

LC-6310 German 1

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-8503 Russian Culture: New Winds and Old

Spanish

LC-2310 Spanish 1 

LC-2320 Spanish 2 
 

Finnish as foreign language

Registration for the Finnish courses ends on Monday 7.4.2025.

LC-7003 Survival Finnish Online (1 cr) is a self-study course that teaches you the basics of Finnish. You will learn relevant language situations related to everyday life and studies. The course is meant for students who have never studied Finnish before. See more detailed course information on Sisu. Registration for the courses ends on Monday 7.4.2025. 
 
Want to practice speaking Finnish more? Join our Finnish conversation courses (1 cr), where you can chat in Finnish casually and about interesting topics. See more detailed course information on Sisu. 
 
LC-7323 Suomen keskustelukurssi 1 
LC-7324 Suomen keskustelukurssi 2 
LC-7326 Suomen keskustelukurssi 3 

Are you currently studying Finnish on your own? Check out these interesting self-study materials:    

Kielibuust's self-study material search allows you to search and filter materials in your language level: Find online learning materials | Kielibuusti  
 

English and Swedish studies
 

English

Registration for summer courses (August) opens in sisu Apr 15!

LC-1110 Online writing skills for engineers 1 (w) (1 cr)

LC-1112 Online presentations skills for engineers (o) (2 cr)

LC-1114 Communicating in Technology

LCA-1002 Expressing your expertise (o,w) (3 cr) (for ARTS)

Swedish

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, for Finnish-speaking technology students
• LCB-5800 Svensk affärskommunikation 1, for Finnish-speaking BIZ-students
• LCA-5703 Vi skriver och talar om konst på svenska, for Finnish-speaking ARTS-students

Courses for all Aalto-students

• LC-5003 Työelämän ruotsia, for Finnish-speaking students, vitosperiodissa ja kesäopetuksena tarjolla lähi-, verkko- ja Zoom-toteutuksia, lähtötasotestistä pisteitä 25+ (uusi OPS, korvaa kurssin LC-5552 ja sisältää myös tutkintoon kuuluvan suullisen ja kirjallisen kokeen)