Language and Intercultural Communication
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDipThe University of Edinburgh
Course details
Course description
The MSc in Language and Intercultural Communication is an interdisciplinary degree programme that aims to provide a pedagogically grounded and practical understanding of issues surrounding the study of language and intercultural communication.
It is based on the premise that, to help learners develop into multi-lingually and multi-culturally aware world citizens, language teachers must work for maximum integration between language and culture teaching.
While this is now a desired goal of foreign language courses in the European context, and also in Asia, Australia and the USA, a growing body of literature suggests that the study of language and intercultural communication is not approached in a critical and engaged manner in the classroom. This lack of critical engagement may have a detrimental effect on deep culture learning.
Building on existing strengths and developments in intercultural language education, this programme will introduce specialised theories, concepts and principles that see intercultural communication as a form of social practice embedded in potentially shifting global processes. It contributes to the creation of autonomous and reflectively thinking practitioners, who are able to deploy their teaching skills in rapidly changing contexts of intercultural language teaching provision.
**Why Edinburgh**
The programme is designed with a strong research focus across its courses and is taught by internationally recognised experts in the field.
**Who this programme is for**
It is designed for both pre-service and in-service language teachers interested in developing and enhancing the skills necessary for a professional career in language and intercultural communication.
The programme is also suitable for individuals working in intercultural language education policy, as well as graduates interested in undertaking further postgraduate research at PhD level.
Subjects
- Language
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
Course options
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Jun 2025
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Moray House School of Education and Sport
The University of Edinburgh
Old Moray House
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8AQ
Course details
Part time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Moray House School of Education and Sport
The University of Edinburgh
Old Moray House
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8AQ
Course details
Part time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2026
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Moray House School of Education and Sport
The University of Edinburgh
Old Moray House
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8AQ
Course details
Part time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2030
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Moray House School of Education and Sport
The University of Edinburgh
Old Moray House
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8AQ
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2025
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Student Recruitment and Admissions
33 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh
EH8 9JS
This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.
Course details
Part time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2026
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Moray House School of Education and Sport
The University of Edinburgh
Old Moray House
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8AQ