Modern Languages with Linguistics

Year 1

• Language 1 (French, German, Italian or Spanish)
• Language 2 (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish)
• Language 3^
• Linguistics: Understanding Language
• Language in Society (2 language variant only)

Intermediate year

• Language 1
• Language 2
• Language 3^
• Linguistics: Acquisition & Use

Final year

• Language 1
• Language 2
• Language 3^

If studying three languages (the third language being optional, selected from the second language list)

Selection of optional modules that current students are studying:
Linguistics dissertation or two of:

• Sociolinguistics
• English Across Cultures
• Organisational Communication in International Business
• Evaluating and Planning Research

How will I learn?

We employ a variety of teaching styles, including: lectures; seminars 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 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. Intermediate year counts for 50% of your mark and your final year counts towards 50% of your overall mark.