BA Politics and German (4 years)

University of Southampton

Bachelor's degree

In Southampton

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Southampton

  • Start date

    September

Introducing your degree
Develop the ability to communicate with over millions of people worldwide in German and learn the highly prized study of politics, with a degree in German and Politics. This is a diverse four year programme with a year spent in a German speaking country studying at one of our partner institutes. The course features a stimulating choice of modules, such as Introduction to Political Theory, Introduction to International Relations, Applications of Linguistics, and Democracy and the Modern State.

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Southampton (Hampshire)
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University Road, SO17 1BJ

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Subjects

  • German Language
  • German Speaking
  • International Relations
  • Politics
  • Credit
  • Political Theory
  • International
  • University

Course programme

Year 1

The following is an indicative list of available optional modules, which are subject to change each academic year. Please note in some instances modules have limited spaces available.

In each semester you will be required to follow four modules (a total of eight modules over the year). Two modules in each semester will be taken in Politics, the other two in each semester will be your German language course.

German:
Choose one optional Modern Languages module (GERM / LING / LANG) in each semester.
Politics:
All modules are compulsory in year one.

Semester One

Compulsory language module:
GERM9___ German Language

Compulsory

LANG1017

Academic Skills for ML students

PAIR1001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introduction to International Relations

PAIR1002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Systems

Optional

GERM1001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Modern German Culture

GERM1002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introduction to German Linguistic Studies

GERM1003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

German History, Politics and Society

Semester Two

Compulsory language module:
GERM9___ German Language

Compulsory Politics module:
POLI1001 Introduction to Political Theory

Compulsory module:
INTR1001 Introduction to International Relations

Compulsory

PAIR1004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Ideas

Optional

LANG1004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Reading Culture

LANG1013Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Reading the City

LING1003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Applications of Linguistics

Year 2

The following is an indicative list of available optional modules, which are subject to change each academic year. Please note in some instances modules have limited spaces available.

German:
Choose one optional Modern Languages module (GERM / LING / LANG / FILM 2008) in each semester. At least one optional module in the year must be a GERM module / FILM2008.

Politics:
Choose one optional Politics module (PAIR) in semester one and two optional Politics modules in semester two. For information about the modulesavailable please see the Politics and International Relations 2nd /3rd Year Options Booklet

LANG2010 is a compulsory fifth module for all second year students taking a Modern Languages degree, whether single or joint honours.

Semester One

Compulsory language module:
GERM9___ German Language

Compulsory

PAIR2010Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Democracy & the Modern State

Optional

GERM2006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Vienna and Berlin: Society, Politics and Culture from 1890 to the Present

LANG2002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Globalisation: Culture, Language and The Nation State

LANG2005Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Learning about Culture: Introduction to Ethnography

LING2002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Psycholinguistics

LING2004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Discourse Analysis

LING2008Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Sound and Voice (see also ISVR2016: Speech Sciences and Lip-Reading)

PAIR2001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Theories of International Relations

PAIR2002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Thinkers

PAIR2018Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Behaviour

PAIR2023Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Politics of the Media

Semester Two

Compulsory language module:
GERM9___ German Language

Optional

GERM2003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Media Perspectives on Post-68 Germany

GERM2004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Language and Society in German-Speaking World

LANG2009Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

The EU and European Identity

LING2003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Syntax: Studying Language Structure

LING2007Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

LING2009Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Multilingualism

HUMA2007Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Humanities University Ambassadors Scheme (Modern Languages)

PAIR2004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Research Skills in Politics & International Relations

PAIR2012Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Global Governance

PAIR2014Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

International Security

PAIR2017Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

European Security Governance

PAIR2021Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

The Politics and Governance of the EU

Year 3

You will spend the year abroad in a country where one of the chosen languages is spoken, either as:

  • an English language assistant
  • studying on a university course
  • on an approved work placement

Investigative Project:
Independent study project (6,000 words) supervised by a member of staff

Further information:
Year abroad

Year 4

The following is an indicative list of available optional modules, which are subject to change each academic year. Please note in some instances modules have limited spaces available.

German:
Choose one Modern Languages module (GERM / LING / LANG) in each semester. At least one optional module in the year must be a GERM module.
Politics:
Choose two optional Politics modules (PAIR) in each semester. For information about the modules available please see the Politics and International Relations 2nd /3rd Year Options Booklet.

Semester One

Compulsory language module:
GERM9___ German Language

Optional

GERM3016Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Language and the City

LANG3003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Dissertation

LANG3007Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Translation: Theory and Practice

LING3001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Second Language Acquisition

LING3003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Advanced Syntax

LING3005Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Language Teaching Theory and Practice

PAIR3004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Texts

PAIR3014Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Globalisation and World Politics

PAIR3015Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Contemporary Theories of Justice

PAIR3021Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Chinese Politics

PAIR3027Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Behaviour

PAIR3028Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

The Politics of Transnational Migration

PAIR3032Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Politics of the Media

Semester Two

Compulsory language module:
GERM9___ German Language

Optional

GERM3006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Minorities and Migrants: Exploring Multicultural Germany

LANG3006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Public Service Interpreting

LANG3008Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Audiovisual Translation

LING3006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Writing in a Second Language

PAIR3018Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Global Governance

PAIR3026Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

European Security Governance

PAIR3030Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

The Politics and Governance of the EU

HUMA2007Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Humanities University Ambassadors Scheme (Modern Languages)

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