English is an official language in almost a third of countries in the world and is spoken by about 20% of the world's population. What is particularly interesting is that only about 360 million people have English as their first language, but around a billion people have it as a second or other language. This means most conversations in English occur between multilingual speakers from a wide variety of backgrounds.
The spread and range of English means it is a vital language in the modern world, crossing countries and cultures. It is by far the most used language on the internet and is also the most common language in international business and the publication of research. Whatever you study and whatever you plan to do in the future, it is likely English will play a role.
English language teaching at the Centre for Language and Communication Studies (CeLCS) focuses on maintaining and improving your existing English language skills and extending your English abilities in your field of study. As well as general language improvement, English language teaching will help you to develop academic skills and consolidate knowledge about how to use English in the academic sphere and beyond. From finding academic sources to developing logically sound academic arguments, the English program at CeLCS will enable you to succeed in your studies and beyond.
English courses prepare you to work in international, intercultural environments in Finland or abroad. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your English learning and to find opportunities outside of class. This will help you to develop your proficiency in general and your field of study specifically.
Courses Offered
Faculty of Education
KIEN2761 English: Academic and Professional Skills for Education I, 3 ECTS
KIEN2762 English: Academic and Professional Skills for Education II, 2 ECTS
Faculty of Humanities
KIEN2161 English: Academic and Professional Skills for Humanities I , 3 ECTS
KIEN2162 English: Academic and Professional Skills for Humanities II, 2 ECTS
Faculty of Law
These courses are compulsory if English is chosen as a foreign language.
KIEN2662 Legal English: Module 1, 3 ECTS
KIEN2663 Legal English: Module 2, 3 ECTS
Faculty of Medicine
KIEN1411 Medical English, 1 ECTS
KIEN1412 Dental English, 1 ECTS
KIEN2465 English for Nursing Science, 3 ECTS
KIEN2464 English for Biomedicine, 2 ECTS
Faculty of Science
KIEN2316 English for STEM C (2 credits), 2 ECTS
KIEN2317 English for STEM C (3 credits), 3 ECTS
KIEN2901 English for Multidisciplinary Teams, 2-3 ECTS
KIEN2364 English Seminar Skills: Natural Sciences, 2 ECTS (Biology)
Faculty of Technology
KIEN2314 English for STEM A, 2 ECTS
KIEN2315 English for STEM B, 2 ECTS
KIEN2901 English for Multidisciplinary Teams, 2-3 ECTS
Faculty of Social Sciences
KIEL1201 Introduction to Language and Communication Studies, 1 ECTS
KIEN2262 English: Academic and Professional Skills for Social Sciences I, 3 ECTS
KIEN2263 English: Academic and Professional Skills for Social Sciences II, 3 ECTS
Turku School of Economics
All Faculty
KIEN2024 English: Academic Writing Skills , 2 ECTS
KIEN2026 Online English: Academic Writing Skills , 2 ECTS
KIEN2027 Online English: Extended Essay , 1 ECTS
KIEN3021 English Language Support for Thesis Writing , 2 ECTS
KIEN3023 English: Academic Writing for Researchers , 2 ECTS
KIEN3024 English: Writing Grant Proposals , 2 ECTS
KIEN3025 English: Grammar for Academic Writing , 2 ECTS
KIEN3041 English: Academic Presentation Skills , 2 ECTS
KIEN3321 English: Advanced Academic Writing , 3 ECTS
KIEN3341 English Oral Presentation Skills , 3 ECTS
Faculty of Law
KIEN3623 Legal English: Module 3, 3 ECTS
KIEN3624 Legal English: Module 4, 3 ECTS
Faculty of Medicine
KIEN2025 English: Oral Presentation Skills for Drug Development Track, 1 ECTS
KIEN2364 English Seminar Skills: Natural Sciences, 2 ECTS
KIEN2423 Online English: Academic Writing, Medical Faculty, Clinical Research Track, 2 ECTS
KIEN2424 English: Academic Writing, Medical Faculty, Molecular Medicine Research Track, 2 ECTS
KIEN2443 English: Presentation Skills, Medical Faculty, Clinical Research Track, 2 ECTS
KIEN2444 English: Presentation Skills, Medical Faculty, Molecular Medicine Research Track, 2 ECTS
Turku School of Economics
KKEN2001 EN4 Financial English, 3 ECTS
KKEN2002 EN3 International Business Negotiations Skills, 3 ECTS
KKEN2003 EN13 Intercultural Team Building with a Shared International Language, 3 ECTS
KKEN2006 EN5 International Presentation Skills, 2 ECTS
KKEN2009 EN9 Business Writing Skills, 3 ECTS
KKEN2010 EN10 Academic Writing, 3 ECTS
KKEN2011 EN11 Business in the Media, 2 ECTS
KKEN2015 EN14 Pronunciation in Business English, 2 ECTS
KKEN2016 EN15 Global Business Communication, 3 ECTS
KKEN2017 EN7 Effective Managerial Communication, 2 ECTS
KKEN2019 EN2 Marketing Communication, 2 ECTS
KKEN2020 EN30 Supplementary Studies in Business Communication, 1-6 ECTS
LT012032 LR15/SV13/EN16 Investor Relations and Communication, 4 ECTS
All Faculty
KIEN2901 English for Multidisciplinary Teams, 2-3 ECTS
KIEN0012 English Refresher Online , 1-2 ECTS
KIEN2033 English: Intercultural Communication , 2-3 ECTS
KIEN2041 English: Negotiation Skills and Meetings , 2 ECTS
KIEN2052 English Group Discussion Skills , 2 ECTS
KIEN2065 English for Working Life , 2 ECTS
KIEL9004 Language and Culture Tandem, 1-2 ECTS
Faculty of Law
KIEN2664 Client Counselling and Negotiation in English, 3 ECTS
KIEN2666 Discussing Current Legal Issues, 1 ECTS
Turku School of Economics (Turku)
KKMO0006 MONI1 Plurilingual Business Communication (English-Swedish-German), 3 ECTS
All Faculty
Check the course descriptions it the Study Guide:
https://opas.peppi.utu.fi/en/programme/17609
English for Multidisciplinary Teams, 2-3 ects
Language and Culture Tandem, 1-2 ects
Supplementary Tandem, 1-2 ects
English Refresher Online,1-2 ects
English: Intercultural Communication, 2-3 ects
English for Working Life, 2 ects
English Group Discussion Skills, 2 ects
English: Negotiation Skills and Meetings, 2 ects
EN2 Marketing Communication, 2 ects
EN3 International Business Negotiations Skills, 3ects
EN5 International Presentation Skills, 2 ects
EN7 Effective Managerial Communication, 2 ects
EN11 Business in the Media, 2 ects
EN13 Intercultural Team Building with a Shared International Language, 3 ects
EN14 Pronunciation in Business English, 2 ects
Faculty of Humanities
KIEN2161 English: Academic and Professional Skills for Humanities I, 3 ECTS
KIEN2162 English: Academic and Professional Skills for Humanities II, 2 ECTS
Turku School of Economics (Pori)
Bachelor Courses
KPEN1012 PEN1a Business Communication I , 3 ECTS
KPEN1013 PEN1b Business Communication II , 3 ECTS
Masters Courses
KPEN2004 PEN5 Financial English, 3 ECTS
KPEN2011 PEN3 International Business Negotiations Skills, 3 ECTS
KPEN2012 PEN7 Business Writing Skills, 3 ECTS
KPEN2014 PEN8 Business in the Media, 2 ECTS
KPEN2017 PEN11 Intercultural Team Building with a Shared International Language, 3 ECTS
KPEN2018 PEN12 Effective Managerial Communication, 2 ECTS
KPEN2023 PEN2 Marketing Communication, 2 ECTS
KPEN2025 PEN9 Supplementary Studies in Business Communication, 1-6 ECTS
KPEN2028 PEN13 Persuasive Speaking Skills for Professional Life, 2 ECTS
Faculty of Education
KIEN2761 English: Academic and Professional Skills for Education I , 3 ECTS
KIEN2762 English: Academic and Professional Skills for Education II , 2 ECTS