Languages, culture and communication courses in period V
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-9001 The basics of Chinese writing and the history of characters
French
German
Russian
All Russian courses in 2024-2025 will be offered as hybrid teaching, so you can participate on campus or via Zoom.
LC-8503 Russian Culture: New Winds and Old
Spanish
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:
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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)
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The survey is open until Sunday 24 May 2026.Students’ opportunities for language learning to expand from autumn 2026
Founded in 2025, KiePe – Network for Language Centre Pedagogy, Teaching and Research – will broaden the range of language courses available to students at universities in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The KiePe network, composed of the University of Helsinki, Aalto University, the University of the Arts Helsinki, and Hanken School of Economics, will offer their students the chance to take elective language courses at any of the network universities in the future.Students will be able register for courses via the cross-institutional studies service (RIPA) from autumn 2026. By autumn 2028, the study paths of the network universities will be harmonised to some extent, which will make cross-institutional studies even easier.
Students wishing to take language courses outside their home university can register for language courses offered by the network universities through the cross-institutional studies service and view the course offerings on the universities’ websites. More detailed information about the course offering and registration practices will be provided in August 2026.
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