Languages courses St Andrews

...The MLitt in Biblical Languages and Literature offers students with existing competence in Biblical languages the opportunity to increase their linguistic and exegetical skills through sustained close and critical engagement with the Biblical texts and themes... Learn about: Greek Readings, Hebrew Bible, Textual Criticism...

...Aimed at international students who use English as an additional language, this innovative combined course provides a tailored Masters programme for Computer Science students who wish to develop their English language proficiency within academic contexts... Learn about: Computer Science, Programming Principles, Object oriented training...

... of literary and cultural theories through which texts may be conceptualised, criticised and analysed. undergraduate language module chosen from French, Italian... Learn about: Literary and Cultural, Principal languages, Cultural Theory...

...Knowledge of Greek is the key not only to a literature of enormous richness but also to in-depth understanding of a fascinating culture. The MA (Hons) in Greek will develop your Greek language skills and will also develop skills of literary and cultural analysis which are important... Learn about: Greek Literature, History and Ideology, Greek Rhetoric...

...As an MA (Hons) student of Spanish, you will develop language and communications skills to a high level of proficiency. You will be able to choose from a broad range of course options that reflect and explore the rich cultural heritage of Spain and Latin America, including: literature... Learn about: Spanish Language, Literary Translation...

... with another school such as Classics, Modern Languages, Divinity or Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies). Optional modules are subject to change... Learn about: Learned Culture, English studies, Textual Culture...

...Knowledge of Latin is the key both to an enormously rich body of literature and to in-depth understanding of a complex and influential culture. The MA (Hons) in Latin will develop your Latin language skills. It will also develop skills of literary and cultural analysis which are important... Learn about: Latin Lyric, Latin Oratory, Latin Letters...

...Whilst St Andrews does not offer Arabic as a single Honours degree, you can take Arabic in combination with a wide variety of other subjects as part of a joint Honours degree. It is useful to study Arabic, by far the most commonly used language of the Middle East, alongside almost any subject as... Learn about: Writing system, Arabic Literature and Culture, Classical Arabic Literature...

... : introduces early forms of English language and literature, using specially edited texts from Old English, Middle English and Older Scots Honours If you decide... Learn about: Old English, Scottish verse, Literary Theory...

...The BA (International Hons) in English will provide you with the opportunity to explore a range of historical periods and critical appraches to literature. Through this course, you will develop your writing skills, sensitivity to language, awareness of the aesthetic and intellectual enjoyments... Learn about: Renaissance Texts, Poetry and Prose, Civil wars...

..., the focus is on New Testament language and literature, though you can also take additional classes in Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and Christian history and theology. Modern teaching methods in language study are used to help beginners. And for those with an existing background in Greek, advanced language... Learn about: English Text, Temple Contexts, Greek Text...

...they appear in a range of literatures (typically including Arabic, French, German, Italian, Persian, Russian, Spanish, Latin American, British and North American)... Learn about: FAIRY TALES, Cultural Memory, Comparative Literature...

...For more details of each module, including weekly contact hours, teaching methods and assessment, please see the latest module catalogue which is for... Learn about: Creative Writing, Poetic line, Writing prose...

... in post-biblical Hebrew – particularly by studying the Dead Sea Scrolls. Modern teaching methods in language study are used to help beginners. And for those with a background in languages, Hebrew makes a fascinating language to study as it belongs to the Semitic, as opposed to the Indo-European, family... Learn about: Old Testament, Hebrew Readings, Hebrew Prose...

...As an MA (Hons) student of Italian, you will develop language and communication skills to a high level of proficiency. You will also have the opportunity to engage with a number of specialist topics comprising Italian literature, culture, history, politics and film. Italian is available to... Learn about: Italian Language module, Second Level Italian, Italian Geographies...

...As an MA (Hons) student of German, you will develop language and communications skills to a high level of proficiency. By studying German at St Andrews, you have scope to follow your own particular interests by choosing from a broad range of course options that reflect and explore the rich cultural... Learn about: German Speaking, German Catalyst, German culture...

... Latin or Greek module pathways: Elementary Latin 1 and 2 : provides an introduction to the Latin language for beginners, concentrating on morphology... Learn about: German Studies, Comparative Literature, French Studies...

...As an MA (Hons) student of French, you will develop language and communications skills to a high level of proficiency. You will have the opportunity to engage with a number of specialist topics including French language, literature, culture, history, politics and film. During your third year... Learn about: Linguistics skill, Creative Writing, Culture and Society...

... Persian 1 and 2). If students choose the language option they also need to take the following module: Middle Eastern Historical Translation: intended... Learn about: History Politics, History and Politics, Mediaeval Iran...

...The modules in this programme have varying methods of delivery and assessment. Complusory Apples and Oranges: Issues in Comparative Literature... Learn about: Italian Literary, Learned Culture, Cultural Theory...