MA in Intercultural Communication
What is Intercultural Communication?
Intercultural Communication is the study of effective communication across different cultures. It explores and understands ways in which people and organisations communicate internationally and within multicultural environments.
Intercultural Communication is an important and growing discipline area. Sheffield is a leader in it's theory and practice, being one of the first UK universities to offer this Masters programme. Our course is designed for students who want to follow careers in international organisations, business and international development. It is also suitable for those who wish to become more effective communicators in all professions. It develops individuals who can understand people from diverse cultural backgrounds, who can see things from different and multiple perspectives, and who can apply theories of intercultural communication to practical, work-based situations.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Analyse and critically evaluate the main theories in intercultural communication.
• Develop insights from these theories.
• Relate these theories to work-based situations and related fields of study.
• Argue the case for adopting particular approaches in particular situations.
• Develop independent research skills.
Course content
Core Modules: Theories of Intercultural Communication; Intercultural Communication in Practice; Ethnography; Dissertation.
Optional modules allow you to choose from a range of areas to suit your personal career needs and interests and include the following modules: Languages for Intercultural Communication; Tandem Learning for Intercultural Communication; International Management; Critical Reading and Writing at MA level; Localisation and Approaches to Translation Genres.
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