Hispanic Studies with French

Bachelor's degree

In Coventry

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Hispanic Studies with French (French 25%) enables you to take a full range of Hispanic Studies modules and keep up your French language.

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.

We accept both beginners and students with some knowledge of Spanish, and in your first year we teach you in classes appropriate to your linguistic level.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.You can spend your year abroad either in a Spanish-speaking country for the whole year, or you can split your time between a Spanish-speaking country and a French-speaking country.You will study a French language module in your first and intermediate years at Warwick, and in your final year you can choose either to continue studying language or take a French culture module if you have reached a satisfactory language standard in your intermediate year.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Coventry (West Midlands)
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University Of Warwick, CV4 7AL

Start date

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About this course

All our programmes are 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.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. This degree offers you the opportunity to spend 75% of your time specialising in Hispanic Studies and 25% of your time focusing on French language.

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 including French
IB: 34 points including 5 in Higher Level French

Degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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Subjects

  • Spanish Language
  • Teaching
  • International
  • Communication Training
  • Professional
  • Analytical
  • Research
  • Quantitative
  • Cultural
  • Hispanic

Course programme

We offer a wide variety of modules exploring Hispanic language, culture, society and history.

Year One
  • Modern Spanish Language (I) or Modern Spanish Language for Beginners
  • French language - beginners, intermediate or post-A level
Optional Modules
  • Language, Text and Identity in the Hispanic World
  • Images and Representations of the Hispanic World
  • Translation: Methods and Practice
Year Two/Three - Spent Abroad

Year Two/Three
  • Modern Spanish Language (II) or Modern Spanish Language II post-beginners
  • French language
Optional Modules
  • Hispanic Studies Option Modules (30-60 credits)
  • Any SMLC module (0-30 credits)
Year Four
  • Modern Spanish Language (III)
  • French language or approved options from French Studies (30 credits)
Optional Modules
  • Hispanic Studies Option Modules (30-60 credits)
  • An approved outside option (0-30 credits)
How will I learn?

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 with French

Price on request