Crosscultural Communication
Contact
Prof William Foley
phone: + 61 2 9351 4569
Email: william.foley@sydney.edu.au
Requirements
Master of Crosscultural Communication
8 units of study = 48 credit points
A Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent.
Units of study
Cores
- LNGS7001 Structure of English
- LNGS7002 Language, Society and Power
- LNGS7006 Crosscultural Communication
- ANTH6916 Culture and Development: Key Concepts
Electives
Candidates may choose to structure their course of study on pathways:
Language, communication and translation
- ASNS6906 Communicating in Asian Contexts
- ENGL6962 Communication in Professional Contexts B
- LNGS7275 World Englishes
- TRNS7000 Translation Studies A
Communication in different media
- ASNS6908 Media Industries in East Asia
- LNGS7274 Media Discourse
- MECO6926 International Media Practice
Global communication
- DVST6902 Development: Critical Perspectives B
- ECOP6130 Human Rights and International Development
Culture, religion and visual communication
- ARIS6907 Islamic Worldview: Religion and Politics
- EUST6901 European Cinema and National Identities
- GCST5905 Identity, Place and Culture
Area studies (Arab World, Asia, Europe)
- ARIS6902 Muslim Women: Realities and Challenges
- ASNS6900 Contemporary Asian Societies
- ASNS6905 Asian Popular Culture
- SPAN7000 The Cultures and Languages of Spain
Independent study offered in all pathways
- LNGS7521 Essay*
- LNGS7528 Dissertation Part 1*
- LNGS7529 Dissertation Part 2*
All candidates may undertake
- ARTS7000 Academic Communication for Postgraduates
*Department permission required. Please discuss your proposed topic for the dissertation or essay with the postgraduate coordinator prior to enrolling in these units of study.
Candidates may choose other elective units of study from the postgraduate program in the Faculty of Arts, subject to approval.
Course rules
Master of Crosscultural Communication
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| DC045 | Master of Crosscultural Communication |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed by the Dean to be equivalent.
(2)
Admission to candidature for the degree requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, from the University of Sydney, including a major in a relevant subject area in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification.
5 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the Master of Crosscultural Communication are set out in the Postgraduate Table of Units of Study for the Crosscultural Communication subject area.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Crosscultural Communication a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
6 Transitional provisions
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2011 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.