UCAS code T900
If you are a good linguist and want to achieve a high level of proficiency in several languages, our flagship multi-language programme is ideal for you.
This programme allows you to develop language skills (whether from beginner or A-level standard) of three or more target languages to, at least two of them to a range between C1 and C2 of the CEFR scale, or strong B2 to C1 in the case of Chinese and Basque, and a third language to at least B2 level of the CEFR scale. This programme also introduces you to a range of aspects of the target languages from linguistics through historical, cultural and transnational study (including literature and film) to practical, digital and mediation skills such as translation and interpreting. Students taking this programme will also enhance their understanding of aspects of life and culture in at least two countries in which the target languages are spoken as well as developing their proficiency in the target languages, their intercultural and transnational awareness and communication abilities, and their practical and interpersonal employability skills.
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This programme works on a pathway basis. As a student, you will take one of three pathways in year one. All pathways are made up of 60 credits in each semester.
Pathway 1.
3 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 2.
2 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x beginners language module (15 credits)
1 x complementary language module for 15 credits
Pathway 3.
1 x advanced language module (15 credits)
2 x beginners language modules (15 credits each)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits.
Students must take a complementary module from a different, relevant language area in each semester.
Chinese should normally only be taken alongside two advanced languages (i.e. Chinese cannot be taken concurrently with a second beginners’ language).
Only students that have achieved an A at A level in their advanced language are eligible to take pathway 3 (two beginners languages).
HISP120 and HISP121 are complementary modules for Basque, Catalan and Portuguese, as well as Spanish. However, students cannot take both HISP120 and HISP121.
Basque and Catalan should normally be taken alongside advanced Spanish.
You may not take more than one of Basque, Catalan and Portuguese.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year two is comprised of five pathway options, depending on your study choices in year one. All pathways are made up of 60 credits in each semester.
Pathway 1.
3 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 2.
2 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x post-beginners language module (15 credits)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 3.
1 x advanced language module (15 credits)
2 x post-beginners language modules (15 credits each)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 4.
2 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x beginners language module (15 credits)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 5.
1 x advanced language module (15 credits)
1 x post-beginners language module (15 credits)
1 x beginners language module (15 credits)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
If you choose to take either pathway 4 or 5 in your second year (and take up a new language from scratch), you must continue this language into your final year. You will not be able to spend part of your Year Abroad in a country that relates to this beginner language.
Language modules must be taken in pairs across both semesters.
You must take a complementary module from a different, relevant language area in each semester.
MODL200 is subject to a suitable placement being sourced.
ALGY112 is a pre-requisite for ALGY285.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Students are required to split their year abroad between two relevant language areas or countries. Depending on your choice of language, students can opt for one or two out of three pathways:
You will complete assessment tasks appropriate to your Year Abroad placement, either producing one or more pieces of work in the target language or completing modules at your host university.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year four is comprised of three pathway options, depending on your previous study choices. All pathways are made up of 60 credits in each semester.
Pathway 1.
3 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 2.
2 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x post-beginners language module (15 credits)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 3.
2 x advanced language module (15 credits)
2 x complementary module for 15 credits
Students must take a complementary module from a different, relevant language area in each semester.
MODL311 is a pre-requisite for MODL312. Students taking MODL311 and MODL312 must do so in different languages.
Students may only take one of MODL326, MODL304 and MODL328.
ALGY112 is a pre-requisite to ALGY285.
MODL307 is a ‘year-long’ module and represents 15 credits on each semester.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
You will be taught in a mixture of formal lectures, seminars and small group tutorials where a friendly environment prevails and great attention is paid to giving feedback on assessed work.
In language classes, we make every effort to ensure that we have a small number of students compared to competitor institutions, which means that academic staff are able to support students to achieve their full potential. All language modules involve continuous assessment such as oral presentations, listening tests and grammar tests as well as exams. Tuition takes place in small groups with first-language speakers playing a prominent part and includes a range of skills such as listening, writing, speaking, interpreting and translation.
Students are also expected to make regular use of our fully-refurbished Language Lounge to enhance their own study. We encourage our students to become independent learners, and support them through our dedicated library resources in the Sydney Jones Library which is open 24-hour in term time. We also make extensive use of our virtual learning environment VITAL where students can complete structured tasks outside the classroom.
Performance throughout the year is carefully monitored and used to supplement examinations. For language, such a programme of continuous assessment involves evaluating performance in a variety of written and oral exercises. Other modules have a mix of essay and exam assessment. Our aim is always to assess by methods of evaluation appropriate to the skills being developed and to allow students to gain credit for good work done during the year.
Exams take place at two points in the academic year: at the end of semester one in January and at the end of the session in May, so that the workload is evenly distributed. As regards the final degree result, for language programmes, the second year’s work counts for 20%, the work done during the year abroad (foreign exams or extended essay or portfolio) counts for another 10%, and the final year’s work counts for 70%.
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