Hispanic Studies
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
Spanish is a world language with around 400 million speakers and is today one of the most important languages for commerce and cultural exchange. Warwick offers an innovative approach, combining the study of the Spanish language with the study of the diverse range of Hispanic cultures across Europe, the Caribbean, the Americas, and event aspects of Hispanic history in Africa and the Pacific. Particular strengths include a focus on studying the transnational networks of cultural history, memory, literature and identity that crisscross the Hispanic world.
You will work closely with leading researchers whose specialisms range from contemporary Spain to Latin America, via Galicia, the Caribbean, the Atlantic and even the UK. In your first year, you will follow a core Spanish language programme at either beginner or advanced level, and two core cultural modules. Your fourth module will be an outside option.
In your intermediate and final years, you will make an individual selection of modules. You can view the modules currently available for intermediate and final-year students on our website here. You will spend one year of your course abroad, which may involve a British Council teaching assistantship, an international work placement, or university study at one of our carefully chosen partner institutions in Spain, the Caribbean or Latin America.Find out more on the School of Modern Languages and Cultures website.
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About this course
Our Hispanic Studies degree is designed to enable you to study the Spanish language and Hispanic literatures and cultures to the highest level, while developing your communication, analytical and research skills.
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: ABB, to include A level in a modern or classical language
IB: 34 points, to include 5 at IB Higher Level in a modern or classical language
Degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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Subjects
- Spanish Language
- Latin
- Teaching
- Modern Spanish
- Hispanic
- Communication
- Analytical
- Research
- Quantitative
- Cultural History
Course programme
Year One
- Modern Spanish Language (I) (HP101-30) or Modern Spanish Language for Beginners (HP102-30)
- Language, Text and Identity in the Hispanic World (HP103-30)
- Images and Representations of the Hispanic World (HP104-30)
- One approved outside option in another academic department or the Language Centre
- Modern Spanish Language (II) (HP201-30) or Modern Spanish Language II post-beginners (HP202-30)
- Optional modules in Hispanic Studies (60-90 credits) including LN209 Introduction to Language Teaching
- External module choice (0-30 credits)
Year Four
- Modern Spanish Language (III) (HP301-30)
Optional Modules
- Final-year Hispanic Studies modules (60-90 credits)
- Approved outside option (up to 30 credits) or Dissertation LN400
You will have around 12 hours of contact time per week. We employ a variety of teaching styles, including: lectures; seminars of about 15 students, in which the emphasis is on student participation; and written and spoken language classes in small groups. You will spend the rest of your time studying independently, preparing for classes, reading the primary texts, 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