Introduction
As language is a precondition for most types of communication, the study of language offers unique insights into how and why social groups construct and convey meaning when they communicate. This course focuses on the intricate relationship between language, cognitive processes, and organizational dynamics. Throughout this course, participants will engage with key theories, methods, and practical strategies to manage language in social structures such as, but not limited to, businesses and corporations; non-profit organizations; and governmental institutions. Based on theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches from communication, sociolinguistics, and international business and management studies, the course offers interdisciplinary perspectives on the role of language and communication in diverse contexts. The goal of the course is to provide participants with methodological tools and theoretical models concerning language in society that will advance their understanding of communication in complex social structures.