Italian with Japanese
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
This course (25% Japanese) focuses principally on Italian language, culture, and literature but also allows you to begin - or continue – to learn Japanese. 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. Optional modules in Italian range from contemporary Italian culture and comparative literature to the study of aspects of Medieval and Renaissance thought and culture.
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. The study of Japanese language on this course is suitable for applicants who are beginners in the language or with a qualification up to A-Level standard (or equivalent) in Japanese. However, please note that applicants with Japanese language ability above this level, including native speakers, would not be suitable for this course. You will develop your linguistic skills in Japanese by taking a language module in each year you are at Warwick.
You can spend your year abroad either in Italy for the whole year, or you can split your time between Italy and Japan.
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About this course
Japanese can only be taken at beginner level or post-GCSE level maximum. You will develop your linguistic skills by taking a language module in your first, intermediate and final year. By the end of the course you will be expected to reach B2 standard (CEFR) in Japanese (this approximates to A Level).
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 a modern or classical language
IB: 34 points, including 5 at Higher Level in any modern or classical language
Degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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Subjects
- Italian Language
- Japanese Language
- Culture
- History
- Latin
- Modern italian
- Analytical
- Quantitative
- Development
- Research
Course programme
Year One
- Modern Italian Language I (at Beginners', Intermediate or Advanced level) (30 Credits)
- One of LL159 Arabic; LL259 Chinese; LL2A5 Japanese, LL292 Portuguese; LL160 Russian (30 Credits)
- The History of Modern Italy (30 Credits) or Translation: Methods and Practice (30 Credits)
Year Two/Three
- Modern Italian Language ll or Modern Italian Language IIl (30 Credits)
- One of LL2A1 Arabic; LL2A2 Chinese; LL2A6 Japanese; LL299 Portuguese; LL2A4 Russian (30 Credits)
- Intermediate year options in Italian Studies (30-60 credits)
- Intermediate year SMLC options (0-30 credits)
- Modern Italian Language IV (30 credits)
- Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian (30 credits)
- Final year options in Italian Studies (30-60 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.
Italian with Japanese