Arabic and Russian B BA

5.0
2 reviews
  • The main method is: read this, dont think about it, just read and memorize it. I would suggest the same.
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  • I lived in a student accomodation which is more expensive than a private one. In addition I needed about 100 pounds in the beginning per week.
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Bachelor's degree

In Leeds

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Duration

    5 Years

Arabic is a vital language for understanding societies in the Middle East and the Islamic world. If you’ve never studied the language before, this degree will allow you to learn the language from scratch while gaining an insight into Islamic thought, Arabic culture and Middle Eastern history. A combination of core and optional modules will give you a firm grounding in the language and Arab and Islamic history while you study the topics that suit your interests.
If you have little or no knowledge of Russian, this degree will allow you to learn the language from scratch and introduce you to various aspects of Russian culture, history and politics. Core modules will develop your speaking, reading, listening and writing skills and you’ll spend your second year studying in Russia refine your language skills. You’ll also be introduced to Russian culture and literature and choose from a wide range of optional modules exploring topics that suit your interests.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leeds (West Yorkshire)
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University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Start date

On request

About this course

We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That’s one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.
Leeds for Life is our unique approach to helping you make the most of University by supporting your academic and personal development.

A-level: ABB
Other course specific tests:
When an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.

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Reviews

5.0
  • The main method is: read this, dont think about it, just read and memorize it. I would suggest the same.
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  • I lived in a student accomodation which is more expensive than a private one. In addition I needed about 100 pounds in the beginning per week.
    |
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4.6
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Student

5.0
25/07/2018
What I would highlight: The main method is: read this, dont think about it, just read and memorize it. I would suggest the same.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Ancient Student

5.0
05/02/2018
What I would highlight: I lived in a student accomodation which is more expensive than a private one. In addition I needed about 100 pounds in the beginning per week.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 13 years

Subjects

  • Russian Language
  • Arabic
  • Translation
  • Politics
  • Project
  • Media
  • Arab
  • History
  • Islamic
  • Russian
  • Middle

Course programme

A Joint Honours degree allows you to study the same core topics as students on each Single Honours course, but you’ll take fewer options and discovery modules so you can fit in both subjects. You’ll study one of our Cornerstone modules in Year 1 to draw your two subjects together, and apply your knowledge and skills to a major research project in either subject in your final year.

Arabic

You’ll spend your first year studying core modules that develop your Arabic language skills and introduce you to Arab and Islamic history. All of this will prepare you for your time abroad, when you’ll study in an Arabic-speaking country to experience the local culture. When you return, you’ll take advanced language classes and study translation, as well as choosing from options such as Arabic literature, Middle East politics and Islamic Studies.

Russian B

Core modules in your first year will develop your language skills and introduce you to Russian literature and culture. This will prepare you for the following year, when you’ll study in Russia to improve your language skills and cultural awareness. When you return, you’ll spend the next two years taking advanced language classes, and choose from optional modules on topics such as 19th century literature, new media in Russia and translation.


Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Beginning Arabic 1
  • Beginning Arabic 2
  • Early and Medieval Islamic History
  • Beginning Russian 1
  • Beginning Russian 2

Optional modules
  • LCS Academic Essentials
  • Text and Context: Introduction to Russian Literature
  • From Icons to iPods: Approaches to Russian Culture

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Arabic Year Abroad

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Russian Year Abroad

Year 4

Compulsory modules
  • Advanced Arabic Grammar and Translation
  • Essential Skills in Practical Arabic
  • Core Russian Language 2

Optional modules
  • Arab Media, Politics and Society
  • Culture and Society in the Arab World
  • Modern Middle Eastern History
  • Research Placement
  • Applied Russian Language 2
  • Ideology and Imagination: Prose Literature in 19th Century Russia
  • Not by Bread Alone: Everyday Culture under the Soviet Regime
  • Postcommunist / Postmodernist Identities
  • The Sounds of Russian

Year 5

Compulsory modules

  • You will also study one Final Year Project module.
  • Advanced Skills in Arabic Language
  • Core Russian Language 3

Optional modules
  • Arabic Stylistics
  • Arab Drama on Stage and Screen
  • Islam and Modernity
  • Final Year Project: Dissertation
  • Final Year Project: Extended Essay
  • Final Year Project: Translation
  • Final Year Project: Extended Translation
  • Final Year Project: Digital Documentary
  • Fyodor Dostoevsky: Artist and Prophet
  • Gender Identity in Soviet and Post-Soviet Russia
  • Russian (New) Media
  • Russian Advanced Translation
  • Imagining the Post-Soviet Realm: Popular Culture and Representation of Russia and the Newly Independent States since 1991

Arabic and Russian B BA

£ 9,250 VAT inc.