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Master in Multilingual Communication
- academic year2023-2024
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Programme titleMaster in Multilingual Communication
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Programme mnemonicMA-BABL
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Programme organised by
- Faculty of Letters, Translation and Communication
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Degree typeMaster 120 credits
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Tier2nd cycle
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Field and branch of studyHuman and social sciences/Information and communication
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Schedule typeDaytime
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Languages of instructionfrench
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Theoretical programme duration2 years
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CampusSolbosch
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Category / TopicHuman and social sciences - Information and communication
- Jury PresidentAlain DELATTRE
- Jury SecretaryIsabelle MEURET
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General information
Degree typeMaster 120 credits
Theoretical programme duration2 years
Learning language(s)french
Schedule typeDaytime
CampusSolbosch
Category(ies) - Topic(s)Human and social sciences - Information and communication
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Programme objectives
The Master in Multilingual Communication enables students to acquire and develop knowledge, skills, and know-how that can be successfully implemented in a multilingual and intercultural working environment where communication is key. The aim of the course is to make students proficient in using the concepts (institutions, culture, society) and practices relevant to international communication (discourse, argumentation, negotiation).
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Programme's added value
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Advanced study of two or three foreign languages
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Specialisations available in human resources, international relations, and multiculturalism
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Work placement and research paper
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Proficiency in foreign languages and excellent knowledge of the relevant cultures
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Cutting-edge courses in communication, human resources, international relations, and cross-cultural comprehension
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Understanding and managing situations in intercultural and multilingual environments, e.g. in international corporations and institutions.
ts, a.o. in international corporations and institutions.
Access conditions
Programme
All students have advanced English courses (15 credits), communication courses (20 credits), advanced courses in a second language (French as a foreign language, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian, or Russian – 15 credits), and beginner courses in a third language (German, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, or Russian – 10 credits).
Students must choose one focus (30 credits)
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Focus on Human Resources: this programme develops skills that can be used in human resource management and in a multilingual environment;
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Focus on International Relations: this programme provides a solid background in international institutions and current issues in international relations;
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Focus on Multiculturalism: this programme is dedicated to identity and intercultural dialogue, including the study of cultures, religions, languages, gender, and public space.
In addition to courses on foreign languages, communication, and subjects related to international working environments, the programme includes a research component, with a preparatory research paper (5 credits) and a final research paper (25 credits). A work placement (10 credits), completed either in a private company or in any other type of organisation (cultural, administrative, social, etc.) gives students an opportunity to combine field experience and applied research, and prepare for their future careers.
heir future careers.