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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

Communication and social interaction

 

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. 

 

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

English courses for ARTS bachelor's students

English courses for ARTS master's students

Are you an ARTS master's student who has just started to write your thesis? Then join . 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

Preparatory English courses

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

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

German

Intercultural Communication 

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+

  • , för teknikstuderande (for Finnish-speaking students)
  • , för BIZ-studerande (for Finnish-speaking students)

Two period courses, test result 16–24

  • ,för teknikstuderande (for Finnish-speaking students)
  • ,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.

  • , FLEX (for Finnish-speaking students)

Courses for all Aalto-students

  • , webbkurs, antalet poäng i nivÃ¥testet 25+ (enligt den nya läroplanen, ersätter kursen LC-5552 och innehÃ¥ller ett muntligt och skriftligt prov, for Finnish-speaking students)
  • ,intended for all students with Swedish as their mother tongue/school education language at all Aalto University schools
  • , a basic course for international or Finnish students with no previous studies in Swedish, See also and courses at Aalto Open University
  • , 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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