German, BA (Hons)

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Bachelor's degree

In Singleton Park

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Singleton park (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Description
In the first year all students follow a language module which builds on your knowledge of spoken and written German and a module on German culture designed to introduce you to the rich diversity of film, literature and history of Germany. There are optional modules on German for Professional Purposes, European Cinema and Fiction. You can also study German as a beginner.
In the second and final year you continue to develop your language skills and choose from optional modules such as: Twentieth Century Berlin: Myth and Reality; Vienna Underground; German Song Cultures; The Meanings of Fairy Tales; Modernism and Desire: Germany 1890-1933; Shifting Identities in Modern Germany and a Dissertation on a subject of your choice.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Singleton Park (Swansea)
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University Of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP

Start date

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About this course

Entry Requirements
Our preferred offer is BBB at A-level or equivalent. We require a B grade in A-level German.
All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement..
The Welsh Government’s priority is to increase take up of modern foreign languages in Higher Education (Bilingual plus 1 policy) ntry requirements, there is a record of success in a relevant GCSE and they hold Swansea University as their firm choice.soffer text
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Subjects

  • German Language
  • Mandarin
  • Welsh
  • Translation
  • Interpreting
  • English
  • Cinema

Course programme

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

German + Additional Beginners Language Pathway

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must take the following German modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG100ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to German Culture (A) - 1871 to 1945MLG100BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Introduction to German Culture (B) - Since 1945MLG160ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20German Language 1AMLG160BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20German Language 1B

AND

Additional Beginners Language Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one pair of Beginners Language modules from below.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20French for Beginners IMLF101WSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr IMLF102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20French for Beginners IIMLF102WSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr IIMLI111Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Italian for Beginners IMLI112Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Italian for Beginners IIMLS130Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Spanish for Beginners IMLS130WSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr I (Spanish for Beginners I - Welsh Medium)MLS131Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Spanish for Beginners IIMLS131WSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr II (Spanish for Beginners II - Welsh Medium)MLZ100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Mandarin Chinese for Beginners 1MLZ101Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Mandarin Chinese for Beginners 2

AND

Additional Module choices

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Take 2 x 10 credit culture modules in your beginners language (except for Mandarin.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceML-102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Modern European Film: Themes and PerspectivesMLE100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Modern European Fiction: Texts and ContextsMLF100ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to French Culture (A)MLF100AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Diwylliannol Ffrangeg (A)MLF100BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Introduction to French Culture (B)MLF100BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Diwylliannol Ffrangeg (B)MLI100ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to Italian Culture (A)MLI100BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Introduction to Italian Culture (B)MLS100ASemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Introduction to Hispanic Culture (A)MLS100AWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Sbaeneg (A)MLS100BSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to Hispanic Culture (B)MLS100BWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Sbaeneg (B)MLT100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Concepts in Translation and Interpreting

OR

German Pathway

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You must take the following German Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG100ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to German Culture (A) - 1871 to 1945MLG100BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Introduction to German Culture (B) - Since 1945MLG160ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20German Language 1AMLG160BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20German Language 1B

AND

Compulsory Module Selective

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select two modules from below

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceML-102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Modern European Film: Themes and PerspectivesMLE100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Modern European Fiction: Texts and ContextsMLT100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Concepts in Translation and Interpreting

AND

Optional Module choices

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : select 1 x 20 cr module

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE100Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Grammar and MeaningALE108Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Language Teaching MethodologyALE114Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Sounds of EnglishALE115Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Language of Everyday LifeALE116Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20A History of the English LanguageALE120Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Studying the English LanguageCY-140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Welsh 1CY-141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Welsh 2MLA140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Arabic 1MLA141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Arabic 2MLZ140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Mandarin 1MLZ141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Mandarin 2

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

German Language (advanced) - Compulsory Selective

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG210Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10German Translation Workshop 2MLG260ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20German Language 2AMLG260BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10German Language 2B

OR

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG270ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Intermediate German Language 2AMLG270BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Intermediate German Language 2B

AND

Complulsory Selective

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits in language-specific modules appropriate.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG200Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Twentieth-Century Berlin: Myth and RealityMLG207Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20German Song CulturesMLG244Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20German Cinema of the New Millennium

AND

Optional Module choices

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits. If you select MLT201, you MUST also take MLT202

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE200Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Teaching English as a Foreign Language: Theory and PracticeML-227Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20War and Conflict in European Film (Modern Languages route)ML-250Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Teaching Modern Foreign Languages to Young Learners 2MLT201Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to the Theory of TranslationMLT202Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Computer-Assisted Translation

Year 3 (Level 5 YR OUT)

FHEQ 5 Sandwich Year

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : This module is compulsory for all students pursuing a degree involving a foreign language. It gives students the opportunity to increase their language skills and familiarize themselves with other culture(s).

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceML-R00Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)120Year Abroad (Languages, Translation and Interpreting)

Year 4 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

Non- Dissertation Pathway

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose exactly 40 credits from the module below

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG301ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10German General Language 3AMLG301BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10German General Language 3BMLG310CSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Translation Workshop (German/English)MLG350Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10German for Professional Purposes 3

AND

Optional Modules Choices

Choose Exactly 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 80 credits from the modules below

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceML-322Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20From Page to Screen: Adapting the European ClassicsMLG300Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Twentieth-Century Berlin: Myth and RealityMLG306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20German Song CulturesMLG344Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20German Cinema in the New MillenniumMLT307Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Interpreting - Health OptionMLT310Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Interpreting - Law Option (Police)

OR

Dissertation Pathway

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 40 credits from the list below

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG301ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10German General Language 3AMLG301BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10German General Language 3BMLG310CSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Translation Workshop (German/English)MLG350Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10German for Professional Purposes 3

AND

Dissertation

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students wishing to write an undergraduate dissertation should take 40 credits in dissertation modules. Students should choose English-medium or Welsh-medium modules as appropriate.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceML-320Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Modern Languages Dissertation PreparationML-320WSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Paratoi Traethawd Hir Ieithoedd ModernML-321Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Modern Languages DissertationML-321WSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Traethawd Hir Ieithoedd Modern

AND

Optional Module choices

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students should take 40 credits of the modules below.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceML-322Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20From Page to Screen: Adapting the European ClassicsMLG300Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Twentieth-Century Berlin: Myth and RealityMLG306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20German Song CulturesMLG344Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20German Cinema in the New MillenniumMLT307Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Interpreting - Health OptionMLT310Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Interpreting - Law Option (Police)

German, BA (Hons)

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