European and Middle Eastern Languages

Bachelor's degree

In Oxford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Oxford

UCAS code See combinations Duration 4 years with year abroad (BA)
Entrance requirements AAA Subject requirements A modern language (depending on course choice)
Admissions test(s)
ox.ac.uk/mlat
ox.ac.uk/olat
Written work Two pieces
Admissions statistics*
Interviewed: 91%
Successful: 30%
Intake: 16
*3-year average 2017-19
Contact
+44 (0) 1865 270750
Email Modern Languages
+44 (0) 1865 278312
Email Oriental Studies
Subject requirements: Essential Recommended Helpful – may be useful on course
Unistats information for each course combination can be found at the bottom of the page
Please note that there may be no data available if the number of course participants is very small.
The European and Middle Eastern Languages (EMEL) course enables students to combine papers in one of the languages taught in the Faculty of Modern Languages with papers in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian or Turkish, providing opportunities to take advantage of the cultural links which exist between a number of European and Middle Eastern languages. For example, appropriate combinations might well be French and Arabic, German and Turkish, or Hebrew and Russian, but even some of the less obvious pairings would provide similar cultural and historical linkage. For example, Spanish and Turkish would be an interesting combination for the history of Sephardi Judaism, while Persian and Portuguese are important for the study of early colonial expansion.

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Through its long-standing traditions and connections Oxford has outstanding resources for the study of Middle Eastern and modern European languages. The Bodleian Library and Taylor Institution Library have an extensive collection of books and manuscripts. The Taylor Institution is one of the biggest research and lending libraries devoted to modern European languages in the world ts with a shortfall in their finances, the University’s Student Support Fund can provide...

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Oxford (Oxfordshire)
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Wellington Square, OX1 2JD

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Subjects

  • University
  • Teaching
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  • Options
  • Arabic
  • Turkish
  • Hebrew
  • Learning
  • Literature
  • Language
  • Eastern
  • Intensive
  • European
  • Vacation

Course programme

A typical week

Your work will be divided between language classes, lectures and tutorials (one or two a week). In the first year, the emphasis will be on intensive learning of the Middle Eastern language. Throughout your course, you will prepare essays for your weekly tutorials and classes, some of which will take place in the Faculties of Oriental Studies and Medieval and Modern Languages, while others will be held in your college.

Tutorials are usually up to four students and a tutor. Seminar and language class sizes may vary depending on the options you choose or the language you are studying, but there would usually be no more than around 20 students and would often be much smaller. Most tutorials, classes, and lectures are delivered by staff who are tutors in their subject. Many are world-leading experts with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching may also be delivered by postgraduate students who are usually studying at doctorate level. To find out more about how our teaching year is structured, visit our Academic Year page.

Academic YearCourse structureYEAR 1

COURSES

  • European languages:
    • Two language papers
    • One literature paper
  • Middle Eastern language:
    • Intensive language learning

ASSESSMENT

First University examinations: five written papers; plus oral/aural examination (Arabic only)YEAR 2

YEAR ABROAD

  • Middle Eastern Language
    • Students attend an approved course of language instruction in the Middle East
  • European Language
    • Students are encouraged to spend as much of their vacation time as possible in a relevant country
Refer to sections on Oriental Studies and Modern Languages

ASSESSMENT

Qualifying examination at the end of Year 2 (Middle Eastern language only)

YEARS 3 AND 4

COURSES

  • Practical language work in the European language
  • Period of literature and further paper chosen from a wide range of options in the European language
  • Practical language work in the Middle Eastern language
  • Three papers including literature and a range of options in the Middle Eastern language
  • Extended essay on a topic bridging the European and the Middle Eastern language

ASSESSMENT

Final University examinations: nine written papers are taken including a bridging extended essay; oral exam (both languages, but not Hebrew on the Middle Eastern side)

The options listed above are illustrative and may change. More information about current options is available on the Oriental Studies website.

YEAR 1

COURSES

  • European languages:
    • Two language papers
    • One literature paper
  • Middle Eastern language:
    • Intensive language learning

ASSESSMENT

First University examinations: five written papers; plus oral/aural examination (Arabic only)YEAR 2

YEAR ABROAD

  • Middle Eastern Language
    • Students attend an approved course of language instruction in the Middle East
  • European Language
    • Students are encouraged to spend as much of their vacation time as possible in a relevant country
Refer to sections on Oriental Studies and Modern Languages

ASSESSMENT

Qualifying examination at the end of Year 2 (Middle Eastern language only)

YEARS 3 AND 4

COURSES

  • Practical language work in the European language
  • Period of literature and further paper chosen from a wide range of options in the European language
  • Practical language work in the Middle Eastern language
  • Three papers including literature and a range of options in the Middle Eastern language
  • Extended essay on a topic bridging the European and the Middle Eastern language

ASSESSMENT

Final University examinations: nine written papers are taken including a bridging extended essay; oral exam (both languages, but not Hebrew on the Middle Eastern side)

The options listed above are illustrative and may change. More information about current options is available on the Oriental Studies website.

YEAR 1YEAR 1YEAR 1

COURSES

  • European languages:
    • Two language papers
    • One literature paper
  • Middle Eastern language:
    • Intensive language learning

ASSESSMENT

First University examinations: five written papers; plus oral/aural examination (Arabic only)

COURSES

  • European languages:
    • Two language papers
    • One literature paper
  • Middle Eastern language:
    • Intensive language learning

COURSES

COURSES
  • European languages:
    • Two language papers
    • One literature paper
  • Middle Eastern language:
    • Intensive language learning
  • European languages:
    • Two language papers
    • One literature paper
  • European languages:
    • Two language papers
    • One literature paper
  • Two language papers
  • One literature paper
  • Middle Eastern language:
    • Intensive language learning
  • Middle Eastern language:
    • Intensive language learning
  • Intensive language learning
  • ASSESSMENT

    First University examinations: five written papers; plus oral/aural examination (Arabic only)

    ASSESSMENT

    ASSESSMENTYEAR 2YEAR 2YEAR 2

    YEAR ABROAD

    • Middle Eastern Language
      • Students attend an approved course of language instruction in the Middle East
    • European Language
      • Students are encouraged to spend as much of their vacation time as possible in a relevant country
    Refer to sections on Oriental Studies and Modern Languages

    ASSESSMENT

    Qualifying examination at the end of Year 2 (Middle Eastern language only)

    YEAR ABROAD

    • Middle Eastern Language
      • Students attend an approved course of language instruction in the Middle East
    • European Language
      • Students are encouraged to spend as much of their vacation time as possible in a relevant country
    Refer to sections on Oriental Studies and Modern Languages

    YEAR ABROAD

    YEAR ABROAD
    • Middle Eastern Language
      • Students attend an approved course of language instruction in the Middle East
    • European Language
      • Students are encouraged to spend as much of their vacation time as possible in a relevant country
  • Middle Eastern Language
    • Students attend an approved course of language instruction in the Middle East
  • Middle Eastern Language
    • Students attend an approved course of language instruction in the Middle East
  • Students attend an approved course of language instruction in the Middle East
  • European Language
    • Students are encouraged to spend as much of their vacation time as possible in a relevant country
  • European Language
    • Students are encouraged to spend as much of their vacation time as possible in a relevant country
  • Students are encouraged to spend as much of their vacation time as possible in a relevant country
  • Refer to sections on Oriental Studies and Modern LanguagesOriental StudiesModern Languages

    ASSESSMENT

    Qualifying examination at the end of Year 2 (Middle Eastern language only)

    ASSESSMENT

    ASSESSMENT

    Qualifying examination at the end of Year 2 (Middle Eastern language only)

    YEARS 3 AND 4YEARS 3 AND 4YEARS 3 AND 4

    COURSES

    • Practical language work in the European language
    • Period of literature and further paper chosen from a wide range of options in the European language
    • Practical language work in the Middle Eastern language
    • Three papers including literature and a range of options in the Middle Eastern language
    • Extended essay on a topic bridging the European and the Middle Eastern language

    ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations: nine written papers are taken including a bridging extended essay; oral exam (both languages, but not Hebrew on the Middle Eastern side)

    COURSES

    • Practical language work in the European language
    • Period of literature and further paper chosen from a wide range of options in the European language
    • Practical language work in the Middle Eastern language
    • Three papers including literature and a range of options in the Middle Eastern language
    • Extended essay on a topic bridging the European and the Middle Eastern language

    COURSES

    COURSES
    • Practical language work in the European language
    • Period of literature and further paper chosen from a wide range of options in the European language
    • Practical language work in the Middle Eastern language
    • Three papers including literature and a range of options in the Middle Eastern language
    • Extended essay on a topic bridging the European and the Middle Eastern language
  • Practical language work in the European language
  • Period of literature and further paper chosen from a wide range of options in the European language
  • Practical language work in the Middle Eastern language
  • Three papers including literature and a range of options in the Middle Eastern language
  • Extended essay on a topic bridging the European and the Middle Eastern language
  • ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations: nine written papers are taken including a bridging extended essay; oral exam (both languages, but not Hebrew on the Middle Eastern side)

    ASSESSMENT

    ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations: nine written papers are taken including a bridging extended essay; oral exam (both languages, but not Hebrew on the Middle Eastern side)

    The options listed above are illustrative and may change. More information about current options is available on the Oriental Studies website.

    The options listed above are illustrative and may change. More information about current options is available on the Oriental Studies website.

    The options listed above are illustrative and may change. More information about current options is available on the Oriental Studies website.

    The options listed above are illustrative and may change. More information about current options is available on the Oriental Studies website.Oriental Studies website

    The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

    The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

    The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

    The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

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