MA in Cultural Studies: Intercultural Communication

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Area of Studies

humanities

Degree

Master

Degree (in English)

MA

Language(s)
  • English
Course Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

ECTS points

120

Department

Faculty of Anthropology and Cultural Studies

Tuition and Other Fees

PLN 2 000,00 (the fee can be paid in 4 installments of PLN 500,00 each).

Application Deadline(s)

01/06/2025 - 15/07/2025

Course Description

Course Profile

Programme description

Culture studies offered in Poznań are among the best centers of cultural research in Poland. Over forty years of tradition of interdisciplinary research and cooperation with cultural institutions confirm the quality of education and competencies acquired in the course of study.

Example of courses

European Film Market

Visual Arts in Contemporary Cultures

Philosophy of culture

Work across Cultures

Anthropology of Culture

Ethics in the global world

Understanding and interpretation. Introduction into hermeneutical philosophy

Theories of Intercultural Communication

Methodology of Cultural Studies Research

Culture and sustainability

Semiotics and Cultures

Cultural policies

Performative Team Training in the world of Business

History of Culture

Introduction to the Cultural Analysis of Music

Intercultural management

Performances in Public Spaces

Graduate competencies

In the field of knowledge, the graduates will demonstrate the knowledge of theoretical concepts of culture and processes taking place in culture, which they apply in an interdisciplinary perspective; they will have an in-depth knowledge of changes taking place in contemporary cultural life, as well as the tools necessary to recognize, analyze and interpret new cultural practices; they will have an advanced knowledge of the peculiarities of the development of various fields of European artistic culture, with a particular emphasis on contemporary art forms. In terms of abilities, the graduates will be able to critically interpret and creatively use theories and research approaches characteristic for cultural studies in untypical professional situations; they will be able to write and edit specialized informational, promotional and critical texts, making use of the current state of knowledge and modern information sources; they will also be able to interpret contemporary artistic products in an independent and specialized way. In terms of competences: the graduates will demonstrate deepened cultural competences in the conditions of intercultural communication, meeting various traditions and ways of life; they will take an active and critical part in negotiating cultural conflicts; they will notice, recognize and analyze problems and conflicts, make diagnoses and formulate recommendations of solutions to these problems within the framework of active cooperation with communities.

Career prospects

Graduates can work in such positions as curators (of visual and performing arts, and interdisciplinary projects), socio-cultural animators, cultural educators, cultural entrepreneurs, cultural publicists and art critics, public administration employees (in the field of cultural policy and organization of cultural activities), as well as in professions related to the media, advertising and the broadly defined sector of creative industries.

The curriculum enables students to acquire social competences necessary for cooperation, including international cooperation, with organizers and creators of culture. It o􀀁ers skills useful in organizing the work and animation of various groups, carrying out team cultural projects as well as proposing own innovative ideas. Graduates can speak a foreign language at least on the B2+ level.

Education Requirements

All candidates must know English at B2 level 

Other Requirements

An interview conducted in English regarding knowledge in the field of cultural studies at the first-cycle level and general orientation in contemporary cultural phenomena. Successful completion of the interview means obtaining at least 8 points.

Contact

Adam Mickiewicz University Institute of Cultural Studies
Address: ul. Szamarzewskiego 89, 60-568 Poznan, Poland
E-mail: instkult@amu.edu.pl
Phone: +48 61 829 2229, +48 61 829 2229,
+48 61 829 2105, +48 61 829 2105
Website: culture.home.amu.edu.pl

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Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań

address:

ul. Wieniawskiego 1
61-712 Poznań, Poland


phone: +48 61 829 4434, +48 61 829 4442
email: welcome@amu.edu.pl
www: https://amu.edu.pl/en

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