Cultural Encounters

The subjects areas in this programme are e.g. cultural and language encounters, sociocultural parameters as well as theory, empirical studies and methods.

You will learn how to solve problems in conncention with cultural encounters e.g. through understanding of anthropology and sociolinguistics.

Name: Cultural Encounters

Type: University Programme

Duration: BA: 6 months, MA: 1 year

European transfer credits: BA: 30 ECTS, MA: 60 ECTS

You will study the opportunities, problems and challenges that occur when people from different cultures meet. You will learn about the similarities and differences between the terms: self- and foreign culture, and learn to analyse and solve problems associated with cultural encounters.

The role of language is especially in focus in this course. You will learn about language's significance for human identity, understanding and recognition of the world, and you will work with theories within anthropology, linguistics, sociolinguistics etc.

There are five main areas in the programme:

• Cultural and language encounters, where you work with how different cultures and linguistic phenomena are affected when they meet
• The dynamics of cultural and linguistic development, which deals with how language and culture change over time, and how external surroundings influence these developments
• Sociocultural parameters, where focus is on the significance of gender, age, language, nationality, etc., in connection with language, culture and identity
• Cultural and linguistic globalisation and localisation, which deals with Danes' encounter with foreigners, both inside and outside the country's borders
• Theory, empirical studies and methods, where you, among other things, learn how to coordinate field work, process and interpret data, and disseminate your results

Teaching varies between problem-oriented project work in groups, as well as lectures and classroom instruction. Students are encouraged to actively participate in class discussions.

If you choose to complete the bachelor's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Arts (BA). Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Arts (MA).

Entry Requirements

The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.

To be admitted to an MA programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.

To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.

Admission

The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.

A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.

The application deadline for MA programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.

Educational Institutions

You can study Cultural Encounters in Roskilde.