Language & Cultural Diversity

This programme examines the complex relationship between language and cultural diversity, and equips students with an advanced knowledge of major approaches to linguistic aspects of culture. It provides a solid grounding in the use of language in urban multi-cultural contexts in a globalized world and how personal and socio-cultural identities such as gender, age and ethnicity are shaped, both institutionally and on a local level of everyday social interaction. Training will be provided in the research skills and knowledge relevant to further study in empirical and applied linguistics.

This programme gives students a unique opportunity to develop:

• an advanced knowledge of major approaches to linguistic aspects of culture and the complex relationship between language and cultural diversity
• an understanding of language use in urban multi-cultural contexts in a globalised world and how personal and socio-cultural identities such as gender, age and ethnicity are shaped, both institutionally and at a local level of everyday social interaction
• ability to critically analyse and evaluate issues of cultural diversity, intercultural communication and how specific uses of language can contribute to successful cross-cultural communication
• research skills and knowledge relevant to further study in empirical and applied linguistics

Modules will be selected from those available, with departmental guidance, to construct a coherent programme of study.