Italian with German

Bachelor's degree

In Coventry

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

You will study a German language module in your first and intermediate years at Warwick, and in your final year you can choose either to continue studying German language or take a German 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 German-speaking country.

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

This course (25% German) focusses principally on Italian language, culture, and literature but also allows 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. Optional modules in Italian range from contemporary Italian culture and comparative literature to the study of aspects of Medieval and Renaissance thought and culture.

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 German or Italian

IB: 34 points, including 5 at Higher Level in German or Italian.

Degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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Subjects

  • German Language
  • Italian Language
  • Culture
  • History
  • Latin
  • Modern italian
  • Analytical
  • Quantitative
  • Development
  • Research

Course programme

We offer a wide variety of modules exploring Italian language, culture, society and history, as well as German.

Year One
  • Modern Italian Language I (at Beginners', Intermediate or Advanced level) (30 Credits)
  • Modern German Language I (30 Credits)
  • The History of Modern Italy (30 Credits) or Translation: Methods and Practice (30 Credits) or an approved outside option.
Year Two/Three - Spent abroad

Year Two/Three
  • Modern Italian Language ll or Modern Italian Language IlI (30 Credits)
  • Modern German Language II (30 Credits)
Optional Modules
  • Intermediate year options in Italian Studies (30-60 credits)
  • Intermediate year SMLC options (0-30 credits)
Year Four
  • Modern Italian Language IV (30 credits)
  • Either Modern German Language III (GE401) or an approved option offered by German Studies (30 credits)
Optional Modules
  • Final year options in Italian Studies (30-60 credits)
How will I learn?

You will have around 12 hours of contact time per week. We employ a variety of teaching styles, including: lectures, often to the whole year group; seminars of about 15 students, in which the emphasis is on student participation; and written, spoken and lab-based 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 German

Price on request