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Ireland, a state that has two official languages and includes over 180 other languages, is an excellent environment, to host the MSc in Applied Multilingualism. Galway is situated close to the largest Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) area in the country and has also been identified as Ireland's most diverse city. The MSc in Applied Multilingualism will provide educated professionals to support this diversity while at the same time, the multilingualism of the city and its hinterland will provide many opportunities for case studies and research projects. The course will equip students with a range of practical skills preparing them for careers in different multilingual contexts as well as developing their awareness of and sensitivity to multilingual settings. The MSc in Applied Multilingualism is delivered through blended learning, requiring students to be present on campus for two days each semester. The course is aimed at Irish and international students alike, and successful applicants are encouraged to draw on their own experience of multilingualism. The MSc in Applied Multilingualism is also a gateway to doctoral research on this topic.
3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
1. Increasing awareness of and sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity.
2. Developing a skill set that includes critical thinking, innovation, self-reflection, flexibility, team work, life-long learning, and problem-solving.
3. Job opportunities in diverse and/or international settings.