Intercultural Communication links the knowledge and skills based in cultural sciences, social, economic, historical and international relations. The program of specialty allows to obtain interdisciplinary humanistic education and prepare the student for second degree studies. Studies broaden the perception of the multiculturalism of the modern world and the multidimensionality of socio-cultural phenomena and processes, as well as explain the principles of functioning of national and international institutions dealing with broadly understood cultural issues.
The specialty allows to broaden perception of cultural dimensions in the contemporary world, including issues related to research on identities (from local to global, from ethnic to national and transnational), multiculturalism, intercultural relations (including studies on diasporas, migration processes and the situation of indigenous peoples) ), cultural programming and gender studies. During the course students are given knowledge and skills in the field of culture in the international aspect, including knowledge about world literature, art, theater, film and knowledge in the field of social communication, media and marketing basics.
A certificate confirming the candidate’s level of English is required. A candidate whose documents confirm schooling in English, may not be required to present any additional language certificate.
The University of Lodz accepts the following English Language certificates:
– First Certificate in English (FCE),
– Certificate in Advanced English (CAE),
– Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE),
– Business English Certificate (BEC) Vantage,
– Business English Certificate (BEC) Higher,
– Certificate in English for International Business and Trade (CEIBT),
– English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL),
– International English Language Testing System (IELTS) more than 6 points;
– Test of an English as Foreign Language (TOEFL):
* at least 87 points in Internet-Based Test (iBT);
* at least 180 points in Computer-Based Test (CBT) supplemented with 50 points in Test of Spoken English (TSE);
*at least 510 points in Paper-Based Test (PBT) supplemented with at least 3,5 points in Test of Written English (TWE) and with at least 50 points in Test of Spoken English (TSE)
* at least 700 points in International Communication (TOEIC);