Italian with French
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
Optional modules in Italian range from contemporary Italian culture and comparative literature to the study of aspects of Medieval and Renaissance thought and culture.
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 French language or take a French culture module if you have reached a satisfactory language standard in your intermediate year.
You can spend your year abroad either in Italy for the whole year, or you can split your time between Italy and a French-speaking country.
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About this course
This course (25% French) focusses principally on Italian language, culture, and literature but also allow you to extend your expertise in another European language. Each year this course offers three Italian components (one in Italian language and two other modules in Italian of a cultural and/or literary nature). You will study Italian language at the appropriate level: beginners, intermediate or advanced. In the intermediate and final year you can choose from a range of advanced modules in the department and, in the final year, you can choose to research a dissertation if you wish.
Our graduates work for organisations including: United Nations, the Ministry of Defence, British Airways, BBC Sussex, Nestle. 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 at Higher Level in French
Degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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Subjects
- Italian Language
- Culture
- History
- Latin
- Modern italian
- Analytical
- Quantitative
- Development
- Research
- Ancient History
Course programme
Year One
- Modern Italian Language I (at Beginners', Intermediate or Advanced level) (30 Credits)
- French language - beginners, intermediate or post-A level (30 Credits)
- The History of Modern Italy (30 Credits) or Translation: Methods and Practice (30 Credits) or an approved outside option.
Year Two/Three
- Modern Italian Language ll or Modern Italian Language IlI (30 Credits)
- French language (30 credits)
- Intermediate year options in Italian Studies (30-60 credits)
- Intermediate year SMLC options (0-30 credits)
- Modern Italian Language IV (30 credits)
- French language or approved option from French Studies (30 credits)
- Final year options in Italian Studies (30-60 credits)
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 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.
Italian with French