Elements of AI is an online course that you can do at any time and in any pace at [https://www.elementsofai.com/.](https://www.elementsofai.com/.) The course is a self study course of the online material and is examined through self correcting and peer reviewed exercises. When you have completed Elements of AI (either the Swedish or the English version of the course) you can register to this course to get your results validated. To verify that you have really taken the online course, you have to upload your certificate from Elements of AI and do a validation test with questions similar to the ones in the online course. For more information see [https://www.ida.liu.se/~ETE318/info/courseinfo.en.shtml.](https://www.ida.liu.se/~ETE318/info/courseinfo.en.shtml.)

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Linköping University

Elements of AI

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES

Entrepreneurship, technology and innovation

Critical and innovative thinking

Media and information literacy

The course deals with ethical questions that rise from the development of more and more sophisticated autonomous systems, questions of what requirements that should hold for the technology and why included, which sort of agents artificial systems are, if these can be considered moral agents and if they can be ascribed moral responsibility as well as where the main responsibility for artificial intelligence (AI) ought to be placed and why. The course focuses three main areas of moral relevance for autonomous systems and AI: responsibility for decisions made by artificial agents, bias/discrimination as a result of AI use and the importance of participation in the development of AI systems. During this course, students are provided theoretical tools for reflection on the development of AI, requirements that ought to made regarding this technology and how it ought to be managed in society.

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Ethical questions about technology and AI

Inter-personal skills

Intra-personal skills

Global citizenship

This course is suited for anyone interested in improving their professional communication with people from other cultures as well as other countries where English is the language of communication. There are two course modules. The first module - Perspectives on International Communication, 2.5hp - focuses on intercultural communication in general, and takes as its point of departure some central theories, notions and practices from anthropology and sociology, in order to provide a framework for a critical analysis and understanding of obstacles and pitfalls in intercultural communication. The aim of the course module is to provide the students with tools to be able to identify and remedy communication breakdowns in favour of creating less friction in professional intercultural contexts. The second module - Intercultural Communication with English as a Lingua Franca, 5hp - builds on the theories and notions studied in the first module, but here, the focus is on communicative situations where English is the language of communication. Here, linguistic features will also be analysed and discussed as possible obstacles and/or resources to successful communication. Both courses are examined via active seminar participation and oral group presentations.

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Intercultural Communication in an English-speaking World

Intercultural understanding

Language learning

701G23 Intercultural Communication in an English-speaking World

This is an online beginner’s Swedish course which includes pronunciation exercises, reading, oral training, basic Swedish grammar and short writing exercises. After having completed the course, you should have basic knowledge of Swedish – A1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Swedish for Foreign Students - level A1

Language studies

721G28 Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Ethical questions around technology and AI

**Background**

Länsförsäkringar Östgöta sees a major challenge in the ever-changing climate and how it will affect property owners in Östergötland in the future. The insurance company already sees that an increasing number of properties have been affected by climate change-related events, such as floods and heat damage. Natural disasters like floods are becoming more common and leading to high costs for property owners and insurance companies in Sweden. Heat waves lead to an increased risk of fire, elevated indoor temperatures, and property damage.

**Challenge**

One organization may not be able to stop climate change, but perhaps we can find a way together to prevent the damage it causes to the insurance company clients' properties. How do we prevent damage from affecting properties as the temperature rises? How can we prevent floods from harming the foundation of the buildings? Länsförsäkringar Östgöta wants you to find a smart, sustainable solution to one of all the climate-related challenges. By taking on this challenge, you will contribute to society and give individual property owners opportunities to meet the challenges ahead.

Motivation letter is a personal statement and it might include a brief introduction of yourself, explanation why are you interested in the learning opportunity you are applying to, any relevant experience or skills that you have, your goals and how this opportunity will help you achieve them, This document should not be more than 400 words.

Motivation Letter

Prevent damage to properties due to climate change-related events

Finding smart, sustainable solutions to climate-related challenges

Module type: Language studies

Module description

This three-week intensive course is intended for students who wish to gain an introduction to the Swedish language. The aim of the course is to give a short introduction to Swedish everyday life and the Swedish language, its grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

**Learning outcomes**

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:  
• understand and use well-known, everyday expressions and very basic phrases, which all aim to meet concrete needs  
• present herself/himself and others, and ask, as well as answer, questions relating to their own life such as where s/he lives, people s/he knows and things s/he owns  
• conduct simple conversation, provided that the conversational partner speaks slowly and clearly, and is willing to help out.

799G47 Intensive Beginner’s Course in Swedish for Exchange Students, level A1

Language Studies

Elements of AI is an online course that you can do at any time and in any pace at [https://www.elementsofai.com/](https://www.elementsofai.com/). The course is a self study course of the online material and is examined through self correcting and peer reviewed exercises. When you have completed Elements of AI (either the Swedish or the English version of the course) you can register to this course to get your results validated. To verify that you have really taken the online course, you have to upload your certificate from Elements of AI and do a validation test with questions similar to the ones in the online course. For more information see [https://www.ida.liu.se/~ETE318/info/courseinfo.en.shtml](https://www.ida.liu.se/~ETE318/info/courseinfo.en.shtml)[.](https://www.ida.liu.se/~ETE318/info/courseinfo.en.shtml.)

ETE318 Elements of AI

Lovang Lantbrukskonsult AB is an advisory service for farmers in Sweden. Our area of expertise is primarily crop production but also energy conversion/production and environmental issues. We also work with economic analysis, evaluation of crop production and advice on investments. Our clients are primarily farmers in Östergötland, but we also work in other parts of Sweden. We are 13 advisors, and the office is in Vikingstad, not far from Linköping University.   
  
The importance of energy has increased due to environmental challenges such as global warming and climate change. However, recent events such as the Russian aggression have also highlighted the vulnerability issues. This development affects society as a whole and Swedish agriculture in particular. Although the environmental profile of Swedish agriculture is strong, it relies on energy imports for fuel and fertilizers that to a large extent are gas dependent.     
  
We at Lovangruppen are interested in finding sustainable energy solutions in collaboration with some of our clients. The goal is to find different solutions to become energy independent at farm level. Sweden is a large country, and the large acreage has in itself a big potential for various energy solutions. So, how can an individual farmer become self-sufficient in energy while considering the financial aspect? We are looking for a solution that can benefit our farmers and, at the same time, lead to new business opportunities. Ultimately, this challenge offers a chance to make a meaningful contribution towards a more sustainable future for the Swedish agricultural industry.

Empowering Farmers with Sustainable Energy Solutions

Finding sustainable energy solutions

Energy and sustainability

The overall purpose of the challenge is for students to acquire knowledge and abilities within the area of entrepreneurship, with particular focus on idea feasibility analysis and business planning for new, innovative ventures.

The challenge places emhasis on technology-based entrepreneurship, and ventures based on new products and services. It is divided into two themes, where the latter is the main one:

- Innovative entrepreneurship. What is entrepreneurship? What are the specific conditions of new, innovative ventures and how can such ventures be organised?
- Business planning for innovative ventures. To do a feasibility analysis: information requirements and analyses. To write and present a business plan. Within this themes, students work in groups to do a feasibility analysis and write a limited business plan for an innovative venture.

Students will choose from a variety of about 15-18 projects provided by Region Östergötland, the municilpalities of Linköping and Norrköping, and a number of start-ups.

Innovative Entrepreneurship

The course addresses regional development planning, with a focus on EU memeber states. The  course discusses how EU's regional development policy and programmes are implemented through regional strategic planning. There is a  specific focus on how regional development planning manages challenges such as climate change, urbanisation, digitalisation and social equality. The course includes elements that provide insight into ongoing regional planning efforts and development projects as well as examples of how this is organised and how priorities are made within regions and at the EU level.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

- describe and critically reflect on regional strategic planning frameworks for regions in the EU
- explain and critically reflect on how regional strategic planning is designed and practiced through and in collaboration with various actors
- analyse regional strategic planning

709A06 Strategic Planning - Regions and EU

Regional development planning, with a focus on EU memeber states

This is an online beginner’s Swedish course which includes pronunciation exercises, reading, oral training, basic Swedish grammar and short writing exercises. After having completed the course, you should have basic knowledge of Swedish – A1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:  
•understand and use well-known, everyday expressions and very basic phrases, which all aim to meet concrete needs  
•present herself/himself and others, and ask as well as answer questions relating to their own life such as where s/he lives, people s/he knows and things s/he owns  
•conduct simple conversation, provided that the conversational partner speaks slowly and clearly, and is willing to help out.

714G45 Swedish for Foreign Students - level A1

**Course Content**

The course is based on the United Nations' 17 sustainability goals within Agenda 2030. Participants will carry out in-depth work within one of the goals and broaden their knowledge in other sustainability goals by becoming familiar with the work of other groups. The course involves working with a sustainability challenge of your choice.

**Intended Learning Outcomes**

After completing the course, you will be able to identify a challenge linked to one of the 17 goals in Agenda 2030 and analyze it from a temporal/cultural/geographical perspective. You will also be able to obtain, interpret, and compile information from scientific literature and the surrounding society relevant to manage the identified challenge. You will propose a way to wisely handle the challenge based on information from relevant sources. Finally, you will communicate your result in English, both in writing and orally.

Member university

Linköping University

Member university

Linköping University

Learning opportunities of Linköping University