Business, Management, Law & Linguistics
Intercultural Communication (MA) Starts in: September or February Location: Luton campus, Vicarage Street, and Putteridge Bury campus, Luton Duration: 1 year full-time* or 2 years part-time (available for UK students only) Open to: UK/EU/International students Entry requirements: You should have an Honours degree or substantial professional experience in a relevant field. Applicants who have significant work experience or qualifications that differ from the above, but which nevertheless could be a basis for further study, may be invited for interview. You do not need prior training in intercultural communication, linguistics or communication, but should be interested in language, culture and communication. If you do not have an Honours degree but have relevant work experience, please contact the course manager. Candidates who are non-native speakers of English will need to have an English proficiency level of at least IELTS 6.5 or CAE Grade B (or equivalent). Other qualifications are also accepted, please visit: www.beds.ac.uk/english-language Key features n The University is the national centre for the European Social Fund Project, Language and Culture for Business – so you will benefit from the resources and expertise this brings, as well as from a highly experienced teaching team
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membership of the Society for Intercultural Education Training and Research (SIETAR) is available to students
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regarded visiting professors, including Charles Hampden-Turner and Alan Barrell, and professional trainers from organisations such as SIETAR visit the University as guest speakers
About the course This innovative course was the first of its kind in the UK, and provides in-depth training in intercultural communication, drawing on the latest developments
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in linguistic and psychological theory. The focus on cultural diversity and communication issues will develop your ability to analyse and explain cultural differences in language use and in intercultural interactions, and to design effective intercultural training programmes. You will also examine and critically evaluate theories and research findings relating to communication across cultures. Together with the core topics in intercultural communication, you may choose pathways to suit your interests and career ambitions in areas such as management, marketing and public relations, travel and tourism, and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). (For those wishing to take options from the TEFL pathway, previous experience in this area is expected). Differences in the way we communicate can affect interpersonal and intercultural relations. With the help of business and education case studies, you will learn how perceived cultural differences can be analysed and notions of miscommunication and negative stereotyping can be minimised.
such as international business, aid agencies, local authority service providers, and education. *Full-time courses that start in September comprise 12 months of study, but those starting in February include a three-month summer break and therefore run for 15 months.
Did you know? This course is the first of its kind in the UK and provides in-depth training in intercultural communication, drawing on the latest developments in linguistic and psychological theory.
Areas of study include: Cultural diversity and change Exploring research concepts and methods The communication process Language and intercultural relations
The course will also teach you how to design, implement and effectively evaluate intercultural training programmes, equipping you with the practical and professional skills of the trainer/adviser. This will enable you to address contemporary issues affecting today’s multicultural societies, both nationally and internationally.
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Career opportunities By successfully completing the MA in Intercultural Communication, you will gain skills that are highly valued by employers worldwide, and you will be able to draw on empirical evidence to explain how linguistic and cultural factors can influence the effectiveness of communication and the appropriate management of relationships. You will have the knowledge, understanding and experience to help deal effectively with cultural diversity issues in areas
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The methodology of language teaching (optional) Issues in TEFL (optional) Professional practice (optional) International tourism (optional) Managing people (optional) Public relations (optional) International relations (optional)
To find out more contact Tricia Smart: t: +44 (0)1582 743 205 e: tricia.smart@beds.ac.uk w: http://uob.cc/business
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