Hispanic Studies and Italian
Bachelor's degree
In Coventry
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Coventry
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
You will arrive with an A-level (or equivalent) in one of the two languages but the second language can be taken at beginners, intermediate or advanced level if Italian, beginners or advanced if Spanish.You can spend your year abroad either in one country for the whole year, or you can split your time between Italy and a Spanish-speaking country.
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About this course
Hispanic Studies and Italian is a joint degree that allows you to gain expertise in two languages and cultures by devoting equal weight to each. Each year you take four modules: one in each of your chosen languages, and one module on a cultural or literary topic from each language department. Core modules that focus on aspects of Hispanic and Italian culture, society, literature, film and history in your first year feed into a range of themed options in the following years.
Our graduates work for organisations including: United Nations, the Ministry of Defence, British Airways, BBC Sussex, Nestle.
Examples of our graduates’ job roles include: Lead European marketer, Freelance translator & Editor, German Language Teacher, Project Controller, European Graduate trainee, Events Assistant.
A level: AAB including Spanish or Italian
IB: 36 points including 5 in Higher Level Spanish or Italian
Degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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Subjects
- Italian Language
- Teaching
- Hispanic
- Communication
- Analytical
- Research
- Quantitative
- Cultural History
- Modern italian
- Italian Literature
Course programme
Year One
- Modern Italian Language I (at Beginners', Intermediate or Advanced level) (30 Credits)
- The History of Modern Italy (30 Credits)
- Making of the Modern World (30 credits)
- A first-year optional module in History (30 credits)
Year Two/Three
- Modern Italian Language ll or Modern Italian Language IlI (30 credits)
- Italian Studies modules
- Either an Early Modern History option or The European World (30 credits)
- Plus An option (either 30 credits or 2 x 15 credits) in Early Modern or Modern history
- Modern Italian Language IV (30 credits)
- Dissertation in History (30 credits)
- 30 credits (or 2 x 15 credits) of Italian Studies modules; this could include a year-long Dissertation
- Optional Special Subject in History (30 credits)
We employ a variety of teaching approaches, including lectures, seminars (in which the emphasis is on student participation) and written and spoken language classes. You will spend the rest of your time studying independently, preparing for classes, reading or watching primary texts, engaging with secondary sources, writing essays and working on your language skills.
How will I be assessed?
We will track your progress through a variety of methods, including language assignments, essays, presentations, portfolio submissions and examinations (written and oral). Throughout your course you will receive detailed, personalised feedback to help you to improve your skills.
Hispanic Studies and Italian