The English Language and Literature track of our International Communications Studies degree enables the student to add a literary emphasis to their study of global media. In addition to the key core media classes, those taking this track will also learn about linguistics, writing and literature. Additional courses on offer include Community Interpreting, Introduction to Translation, Modern British Fiction as well as reading Chinese and Japanese Literature.The growth of media technology is also ushering profound transformations in the publication industry and consequently the experience reading and writing itself. This program embeds the study of literature in the latest development of mass media industries to offer the student a more comprehensive and realistic appreciation of literature.