BA Politics and Spanish and Latin American Studies (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
Understand the Latin American world, the Spanish language and the political structure of not just the Spanish speaking countries but of the UK as well. Our BA Politics and Spanish and Latin American Studies course is the perfect degree for those who wish to pursue a career in government or in a political or business role abroad. The transferable skills gained through taking this course, combined with the experience you gain whilst studying overseas in your third year, means that you will also find yourself suitable for a huge range of roles in various industries.

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Location

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Southampton (Hampshire)
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University Road, SO17 1BJ

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Subjects

  • Spanish Language
  • Latin
  • Politics
  • Options
  • Credit
  • International

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 moduels over the year). Two modules in each semester will be taken in Politics, the other two in each semester will taken in Modern Languages.

Spanish:
Choose one optional Modern Languages module (SPAN / LING / LANG) in each semester.


Politics:
All modules are compulsory in year one.

Semester One

One module in each semester will be your Spanish language course compulsory language module:

Compulsory language module:
SPAN9__ Spanish Language

Compulsory

LANG1017

Academic Skills for ML students

PAIR1002Credit[?]

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

: 15

Political Systems

PAIR1004Credit[?]

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

: 15

Political Ideas

Optional

PORT1001Credit[?]

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

: 15

Introduction to The Portuguese-Speaking World

SPAN1001Credit[?]

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

: 15

The History and Politics of the Hispanic World

SPAN1002Credit[?]

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

: 15

Introduction to the Languages of the Spanish-Speaking World

SPAN1003Credit[?]

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

: 15

Narrative and Cultural Identity in the Hispanic World

Semester Two

One module in each semester will be your Spanish language course.


Compulsory language module:
SPAN9__ Spanish Language

Compulsory

PAIR1001Credit[?]

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

: 15

Introduction to International Relations

PAIR1005Credit[?]

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

: 15

Introduction to Political Inquiry

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.

Politics:
You must choose two Politics modules (PAIR) in both semesters. For information about the modules available please see the Politics and International Relations 2nd /3rd Year Options Booklet

NB If you intend to undertake a Politics dissertation in your final year you must take PAIR2004 as one of your options.

LANG2010:
This is a compulsory fifth module for all second year students taking a Modern Languages degree, whether Single or Joint Honours.

Spanish:
You must choose one Modern Language module (LING/LANG/SPAN) in each Semester; one of these must be a SPAN module.
Choose one optional Modern Languages module (SPAN / LING / LANG) in each semester. You much choose at least one optional SPAN module in the year.

Semester One

One module in each semester will be your Spanish language course.

Compulsory language module:
SPAN9__ Spanish Language

Compulsory

LANG2010

Managing Research and Learning

Optional

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

LING2003Credit[?]

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

: 15

Syntax: Studying Language Structure

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)

SPAN2005Credit[?]

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

: 15

Gender, Race and Nation in Modern Latin America

SPAN2006Credit[?]

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

: 15

High, Popular and Mass Culture in Modern Spain

SPAN2012Credit[?]

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

: 15

Power and Discourse in Spanish-speaking societies

PAIR2001Credit[?]

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

: 15

Theories of International Relations

PAIR2014Credit[?]

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

: 15

International Security

PAIR2020Credit[?]

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

: 15

Foundations of International Political Thought

PAIR2023Credit[?]

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

: 15

Politics of the Media

PAIR2024Credit[?]

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

: 15

Chinese Politics

Semester Two

One module in each semester will be your Spanish Language course.

Compulsory module:
SPAN9__ Spanish Language

Compulsory

PAIR2010Credit[?]

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

: 15

Democracy & the Modern State

Optional

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

PORT2001Credit[?]

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

: 15

Culture and Society in Portugal, Brazil and Lusophone Africa

SPAN2010Credit[?]

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

: 15

Exploring Spanish Linguistics

SPAN2011Credit[?]

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

: 15

Myths and Realities of Contemporary Spain

SPAN2014Credit[?]

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

: 15

Ethnography of Latin America

PAIR2002Credit[?]

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

: 15

Political Thinkers

PAIR2004Credit[?]

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

: 15

Research Skills in Politics & International Relations

PAIR2005Credit[?]

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

: 15

Development and International Relations

PAIR2012Credit[?]

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

: 15

Global Governance

PAIR2021Credit[?]

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)

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.

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.

Spanish:
You must choose one Modern Language module (LING/LANG/SPAN) in both Semesters; one of these must be a SPAN module.

Semester One

One module in each semester will be your Spanish language course.

Compulsory language module:
SPAN9__ Spanish Language

Compulsory

LANG3011

Seeing and being seen: Study Abroad re-entry

Optional

LANG3003Credit[?]

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

: 30

Dissertation

PAIR3003Credit[?]

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

: 30

Dissertation in Politics & International Relations

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

PAIR3001Credit[?]

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

: 15

International Security

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

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

PAIR3032Credit[?]

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

: 15

Politics of the Media

SPAN3004Credit[?]

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

: 15

Barrios and Borders: Language and Identity amongst US Latinos

SPAN3011Credit[?]

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

: 15

Exiles, Migrants and Citizens: Narrating and documenting displacement in contemporary Spain

SPAN3012Credit[?]

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

: 15

Sex, Soap Operas and Female Dissidents: Representations of Women in the Hispanic World

Semester Two

One module in each semester will be your Spanish language course.

Compulsory language module:
SPAN9__ Spanish Language

Optional

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

SPAN3001Credit[?]

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

: 15

Historical Memory in Modern Latin America

SPAN3013Credit[?]

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

: 15

Transatlantic Crossings: Linguistic Variation in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America

PAIR3005Credit[?]

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

: 15

Development and International Relations

PAIR3018Credit[?]

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

: 15

Global Governance

PAIR3028Credit[?]

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

: 15

The Politics of Transnational Migration

PAIR3030Credit[?]

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

: 15

The Politics and Governance of the EU

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