MSc Intercultural Business Communication with TESOL

Postgraduate

In Edinburgh

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Edinburgh (Scotland)

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course introduction: English is a business language for global communication among people who do not share the same native tongue. This course understands that cultural differences can create barriers, even when English is used as a common language. It thus combines a systematic approach to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with a solid understanding of intercultural business communication. On completion of the course you’ll be well prepared for a career in international business.

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Location

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Edinburgh (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Craiglockhart Campus, EH14 1DJ

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About this course

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above, or equivalent.  We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme. We may also consider equivalent or lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry. If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes. This course requires the standard IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of less than...

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Subjects

  • Cross Cultural
  • Business Communication
  • Teaching
  • English
  • International
  • Global
  • Communication Training
  • TESOL

Course programme

There is an increasing demand for proficient speakers of English and for highly qualified teachers of English as a foreign language. An advanced command of English alone does not ensure the success of cross-cultural business: this course involves a critical examination of issues related to English language teaching and learning, along with cross-cultural business behaviour, cultural dimensions, critical cultural awareness, the key role of languages and training for intercultural sensitivity. You’ll develop your understanding of approaches to the teaching of English as a foreign language and your ability to critically apply teaching practices to training for intercultural sensitivity. You’ll learn from both disciplines and develop the necessary skills to mentor colleagues who need cross-cultural training. You’ll also gain an in-depth introduction to research methodology appropriate to undertaking research at this level. This course has an international outlook and attracts students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. This is a one year full-time course starting in September and is split up into three trimesters. You'll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study. Subjects include Teaching English as a Foreign Language 1 Intercultural Business Communication Understanding Language in the Global Workplace Teaching English as a Foreign Language 2 Managing Cultural Diversity in the Workplace One option Research Methods Dissertation One option from Advertising as Cultural Discourse Tourism, Society and Visual Culture Case Studies in International Tourism Postgraduate Language -French, German, Spanish or Italian Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.

Additional information

You could find employment in areas of international business acting as a trainer for colleagues in cross-cultural skills or as a negotiator of international business ventures. Additionally, you could pursue a career in English language teaching or progress to further academic study on a higher research degree.

MSc Intercultural Business Communication with TESOL

Price on request