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Language and Culture
Intercultural communication and understanding is essential for today’s professionals seeking international careers.
The Institute Advantage
Our programs, centers, and initiatives help bring about positive change in meaningful ways, teaching students to
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Facilitate communication across languages, both written and spoken
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Open global markets through technology
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Build understanding through language
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Bridge cultures through international education
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Improve fluency and cultural understanding in a specific language
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Lead and train multicultural teams
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Incorporate data and analyses to facilitate cross-cultural engagement
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Campus Spotlight
Learning in Language
Language and intercultural competence are central to all degree programs at the Institute.
Explore- Human Rights and Social Change
Develop and promote fair and just policies to address our greatest human rights and social change challenges.
- International Security
Identify and manage security threats ranging from terrorism and nuclear weapons to financial crime.
- Language and Culture
Gain the advanced language and culture skills necessary to have an impact in today’s global fields.
- Sustainable Development
Identify and manage sustainable development opportunities amid complex and challenging international issues.
- Global Management
Develop and implement progressive global management practices.