COMMUNICATION AND INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

Interdisciplinary master program, with courses fully taught in English, accredited by ARACIS in the field of Sociology.

The master program is organized yearly since 2002.

This is an interdisciplinary programme offered by the Faculty of Philosophy via the UNESCO Chair in Interculturality, Good Governance and Sustainable Development in partnership with the Universities of Fribourg, Hamburg, Dortmund, University of Corsica Pasquale Paoli and with the University of Applied Sciences in Hamm and Lippstadt. It is designed to respond to the needs of companies and organizations recruiting graduates interested in working in the communication sector in an era where the dialogue across cultures is becoming increasingly important.
The curriculum is flexible and it addresses students with interest in the Humanities and Social Sciences, but with a variety of backgrounds. It offers an excellent framework for cultural studies. The scholars lecturing in the programme are representative of diverse cultural and professional environments, which helps students increase their awareness of the intercultural nature of communication. Courses are usefully complemented by case studies, as the programme has a strong orientation towards both an academically rigorous and practically relevant learning experience for the students. The main learning outcomes achieved in the programme are refined communication skills, interpretative and diplomatic skills to be applied in various intercultural contexts and working environments.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
  • Communication
  • Public Relations
  • Mass Media
  • New Media
  • Cultural Journalism
  • Cultural Diplomacy
  • International Relations
  • Politics
  • Cultural Policy Making
CURRICULUM

Promotion 2021-2023

Promotion 2022-2024

1st Year

1st Semester

  • Phenomenology and Ontology of European Culture / Bogdan MINCĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Contemporary Social Theories / Francois RUEGG / 5 ECTS
  • Religion and Culture in Europe / Remus RUS / 5 ECTS
  • European Political Systems / Franz-Lothar ALTMANN / 5 ECTS
  • Cultural Capital and Creative Communication / Oana ȘERBAN /4 ECTS
  • Cultural Diplomacy / Daniela ZAHARIA / 4 ECTS
  • Ethics and Academic Integrity  / Ileana DASCĂLU / 2 ECTS

2nd Semester

  • History of European Culture / Basile ZIMMERMANN / 6 ECTS
  • Organizations and Organizational Theory / Irma RYBNIKOVA /5 ECTS
  • Anthropology of European Societes / Francois RUEGG / 5 ECTS
  • Phenomenology of Religion: Religious Approaches to Management / Remus RUS / 5 ECTS
  • European Cultural Legislation / Franz-Lothar ALTMANN /5 ECTS
  • Research Seminar / Oana ȘERBAN / 4 ECTS

1st Year

1st Semester

  • Phenomenology and Ontology of European Culture / Bogdan MINCĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Contemporary Social Theories / Francois RUEGG / 5 ECTS
  • Religion and Culture / Remus RUS / 5 ECTS
  • Comparative Politics / Franz-Lothar ALTMANN / 5 ECTS
  • Cultural Capital and Creative Communication / Oana ȘERBAN /4 ECTS
  • Cultural Diplomacy / Daniela ZAHARIA / 4 ECTS
  • Ethics and Academic Integrity  / Ileana DASCĂLU / 2 ECTS

2nd Semester

  • Cultural Difference in the Age of Globalization / Basile ZIMMERMANN / 6 ECTS
  • Organizations and Organizational Theory / Irma RYBNIKOVA /5 ECTS
  • Anthropology of Societes / Francois RUEGG / 5 ECTS
  • Phenomenology of Religion: Religious Approaches to Management / Remus RUS / 5 ECTS
  • Cultural Legislation / Franz-Lothar ALTMANN /5 ECTS
  • Research Seminar / Oana ȘERBAN / 4 ECTS

2nd Year

1st Semester

  • Theory of Intercultural Communication / Laurențiu STAICU / 5 ECTS
  • European Cultural Interferences / Ileana DASCĂLU / 5 ECTS
  • New Media and Intercultural Communication / Constantin VICĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Ethical Aspects of Intercultural Communication / Mugurel PĂVĂLUCĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Intercultural Communication Methods / Miriam PÂNZARU / 5 ECTS
  • Interculturality and Problems of the Contemporary World / Laurențiu GHEORGHE / 5 ECTS

2nd Semester

  • Gender and Intercultural Communication / Ileana DASCĂLU / 5 ECTS
  • Linguistic and Semiotic Aspects of Intercultural Communication / Alexandre DUCHENE / 5 ECTS
  • Internship: Research Activity – Elaboration of the Master Thesis / 5 ECTS

2nd Year

1st Semester

  • Theory of Intercultural Communication / Laurențiu STAICU / 5 ECTS
  • Cultural Interferences / Ileana DASCĂLU / 5 ECTS
  • New Media and Intercultural Communication / Constantin VICĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Ethical Aspects of Intercultural Communication / Mugurel PĂVĂLUCĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Intercultural Communication Methods / Miriam PÂNZARU / 5 ECTS
  • Interculturality and Problems of the Contemporary World / Laurențiu GHEORGHE / 5 ECTS

2nd Semester

  • Gender and Intercultural Communication / Ileana DASCĂLU / 5 ECTS
  • Linguistic and Semiotic Aspects of Intercultural Communication / Alexandre DUCHENE / 5 ECTS
  • Internship: Research Activity – Elaboration of the Master Thesis / 5 ECTS
FACULTY
ADMISSION & ADMISSION CRITERIA

Admission takes place in July and September.
The call for applications is open to Romanian nationals – BA (or equivalent) graduates -, as well as nationals of EU, EEA member states, Swiss Confederation nationals and non EU-citizens.
Applicants with previous studies abroad will include a certificate acknowledging their studies abroad/degrees obtained abroad, issued by the specialized department of the Ministry of Education.

More information on when and how to apply http://unesco-chair.unibuc.ro/admission/

PROGRAM LENGTH
4 semesters (120 ECTS)
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
ENGLISH.
Proficiency in English is required for this MA
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Courses start in October and end in June.
MOBILITY
Mobility opportunities are available for students at partner universities.

DISSERTATION GUIDELINES