Intercultural Communication
Why Choose UNC Asheville’s Intercultural Communication Program?
In a world that is increasingly interconnected, Intercultural Communication prepares students to work in any field that requires effective communication with colleagues, customers, and communities from backgrounds that are different from their own.
A Curriculum of International Perspective
A major concentration in Intercultural Communication provides students with the skills to bridge people across cultures both within their first language and also between two language communities. Students in the program will build culturally-responsive intermediate or higher proficiency in a second language, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied in both local and global contexts.
Career Paths
A compliment to any field of study, Intercultural Communication will equip you with the cross-cultural fluency necessary to fill a wide variety of in-demand roles. This can include but is not limited to schools, hospitals, courtrooms, meeting rooms, conference centers, political offices, and roles in international diplomacy.
Study Abroad Opportunities
In the Department of Languages and Literatures, students are encouraged to engage in many experiential learning and extra –curricular opportunities that we offer. Each language of the department provides different faculty-led study abroad programs and trips, clubs, internships, and service learning. We work closely with study abroad staff to ensure students get a truly international experience. We also collaborate with several national honor societies, and assist our students in finding awards and scholarships.
Earn a Certificate in Intercultural Communication
Students will learn to communicate effectively and in culturally appropriate ways in their first and second languages, understand the cultural conditions in which communication takes place, employ language-learning technologies in and beyond the workplace, and apply metalinguistic knowledge to solving complex and everyday communicative tasks in and beyond the workplace.
Enhance Your Language Curriculum
Intercultural Communication brings skills in cross-cultural communication and higher proficiency in a second language, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied in both local and global contexts.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
Pursue a more affordable language degree at UNC Asheville thanks to scholarship options offered through the University, as well as those specific to languages and literatures majors. By studying French, German, or Spanish, you may qualify for awards of varying amounts, and we encourage you to reach out to learn more about current and future opportunities.
Outside the Classroom
Outside the Classroom
Internships
Hands-on internships allow Languages and Literatures majors to hone their skills in practical settings. These experiences prepare students for what they may encounter in their career, ultimately equipping them with the adaptability many employers seek.
Outside the Classroom
Outside the Classroom
Student Clubs & Activities
Put your German skills into action with the German Club, which holds Kaffee und Kuchen, a biweekly event welcome to all levels of German speakers, as well as a monthly German Film Night.
Students can also engage with the French Conversation Table, another fun option for students to practice their language skills with others and foster connections with their peers.
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Ready for What's Next?
An Intercultural Communication Certificate enhances your Languages & Literatures degree or any field of study by offering a fast track to a higher level of language proficiency and additional training in intercultural competence.