Multilingual and intercultural communication

Movi's mission is to support the internationalization of the entire university. Diverse language skills and intercultural competence are in the core of internationalization and working life, for which Movi provides tools and resources.

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Multilingual and intercultural communication (MICC) are seen as part of academic expertise. They can be seen as a condition for internationalization but also as its goal. Competence can be divided into different areas (motivation and the ethical dimensions of communication, knowledge and skills), all of which in their own way influence whether an individual's interaction can be considered both effective and appropriate in a given situation and context. No matter how good and skilled a person is in a certain situation, it doesn't guarantee the same level of proficiency in a different situation or context. Becoming multilingually and interculturally competent is a process and at its core is lifelong learning - you can never be completely ready.

Multilingual and intercultural communication (MICC)

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MICC as a whole

Movi's wide selection of communication and language courses 

In the labour market, versatile linguistic resources are a competitive advantage. Good language skills can help you in deepening your knowledge of your study field and when looking for a job, you will stand out from the crowd with your multilingual and intercultural competence. In addition to knowing different languages, multilingual competence and intercultural understanding play an increasingly important role. In addition to the studies included in your degree, from Movi's course offering you can choose the communication and language courses that benefit you the most.

What if speaking in a foreign language makes you nervous, or your language skills have become rusty? With Movi's preparatory courses, you get positive performing experiences, supportive guidance and peer feedback, among other things.

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Certificate on Multilingual Intercultural Competence (MIC)

The rapid increase of internationalism demands proficiency in foreign languages and intercultural communication skills across personal, corporate, and public spheres. This proficiency entails active, creative, and professionally-oriented use of the foreign language in a variety of contexts. The Multilingual Intercultural Competence (MIC) is a certificate that offers degree students at the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ the chance to invest in the development of their internationalisation capabilities and to demonstrate their competence. 

Multilingual and intercultural competence consists of knowledge, skills and attitudes. They relate to the way of viewing the world and understanding competence development as a lifelong process. That is what Moving Mindsets is about.