Introduction to the Department of Language and Communications Studies

The academic community of the Department of Language and Communication Studies is made up of students, teachers and researchers from different countries, fields of work and study, and research traditions. We allow many voices to be heard - our expertise comes from this diverse community and its expertise.

Education at the Department of Language and Communication Studies

Our institution trains specialists in language, communication and media. We offer courses in journalism, languages (English, Finnish, Finnish Sign Language, German, Romance philology, Russian, Swedish) and communication.

The Department of Language and Communication Studies provides students with the versatile skills required for professional positions in languages, communication and media.

This competence is based on solid theoretical knowledge of language and communication theory, collaboration skills, and mastery of communication technologies. An important starting point is literacy, based on an understanding of the role of language, communication and media in a diverse society.


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Research at the Department of Language and Communication Studies

The Department of Language and Communication Studies conducts ambitious research that produces timely, internationally significant and socially relevant scientific knowledge in its areas of strength.

We are committed to ethics and responsibility in all our research activities. We promote good practice in scientific debate, teaching and social interaction. We work together to build an inspiring and sustainable research community where every researcher is valued and supported.

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