Projektitutkija Milla Pitkänen (vas.), yliopistonopettaja Kirsi Leskinen ja yliopistonopettaja Ville Manninen, kieli ja viestintätieteiden laitos, taustalla Arakennus

Department of Language and Communication Studies

The Department explores the importance of language and communication for individuals, communities and society. Multidisciplinary and up-to-date research responds to the challenge of modern society to understand the diverse and changing linguistic and communicative landscapes of our environment.

Get to know the Department of Language and Communication Studies

The Department is studying the role of language and communication for individuals, communities and society. Multidisciplinary and up-to-date research responds to the challenge of contemporary society to understand the diverse and changing linguistic and communicative landscapes of our environment. Research and education are intertwined, with the aim of providing students with the linguistic and communication skills needed for future professional careers. It is also an active contributor to society.

Introduction to the Department

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Sign Language Centre

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“Learning Finnish is a long and winding road”: Researchers who have moved to Finland hope to make Finnish a part of their daily academic life

A learner of Finnish working in the academic community typically encounters situations where their Finnish proficiency is not sufficient for work situations.

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En finlandssvensk teckenspråkskorpus är publicerad

Den första delen av den finlandssvenska teckenspråkskorpusen publicerades i Språkbanken (FIN-CLARIN) i oktober 2024.

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Turo Uskali appointed as professor of journalism studies

The Rector of the University of Jyväskylä, Jari Ojala, has appointed Turo Uskali as Professor from 1 August 2024.

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Studying at the Department of Language and Communication Studies

The Department of Language and Communication Studies aims to provide 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, critical thinking and ethical reasoning, creative problem-solving and 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.

International students wishing to complete a full degree with us may apply for the following Master's degree programme:

Master's Degree Programme in Language, Globalization and Intercultural Communication

Research at the Department of Language and Communication Studies

The Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies conducts 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.