BA (Hons) Modern Languages (German and Spanish)

You will cover Grammar; Written language; Oral Language; DILL- Developing Independent Language Learning; Translation into English and Translation into German.

This module will enable you to:

• Master a range of syntactic structures in German in oral and written modes
• Acquire an awareness of stylistic variation
• Acquire introductory translation skills, both into English and into German;
• Expand your cultural knowledge and intercultural awareness
• Develop an ability to manage your own learning through DILL (Developing Independent Language Learning) and the creation of a portfolio of independent work based on your own needs and individual action plans.

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You will cover Grammar; Language (multi skills including oral language); DILL - Developing Independent Language Learning and Translation into English.

This module will enable you to:

• Establish an understanding of the basic grammatical structure of German, and build a fundamental lexis
• Develop basic communication skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) in German
• Develop the ability to apply these communication skills in a variety of situations, including translation of simple texts into English;
• Develop intercultural knowledge and awareness
• Develop an ability to manage your own learning through DILL (Developing Independent Language Learning) and the creation of a portfolio of independent work based on your own needs and individual action plans.

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You will cover Grammar; Written language; Oral Language; DILL- Developing Independent Language Learning; Translation into English and Translation into Spanish.

This module will enable you to:

• Master a range of syntactic structures in Spanish in oral and written modes
• Acquire an awareness of stylistic variation
• Acquire introductory translation skills, both into English and into Spanish;
• Expand your cultural knowledge and intercultural awareness
• Develop an ability to manage your own learning through DILL (Developing Independent Language Learning) and the creation of a portfolio of independent work based on your own needs and individual action plans.

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You will cover Grammar; Language (multi skills including oral language); DILL - Developing Independent Language Learning and Translation into English.

This module will enable you to:

• Establish an understanding of the basic grammatical structure of Spanish, and build a fundamental lexis
• Develop basic communication skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) in Spanish
• Develop the ability to apply these communication skills in a variety of situations, including translation of simple texts into English;
• Develop intercultural knowledge and awareness
• Develop an ability to manage your own learning through DILL (Developing Independent Language Learning) and the creation of a portfolio of independent work based on your own needs and individual action plans.

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Taking a descriptive approach to the grammar of English, this module gives you a grounding in how to describe some of the most important grammatical features of the language. You will learn how to identify and classify grammatical categories and functions, and how to analyse the structure of phrases and sentences.

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You will be introduced to key concepts, ideas and institutions of liberal democracy. You will look at the threats and challenges to liberal democracy - both internal threats such as increasing citizen disatisfaction and external threats such as terrorism.

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For each language you study you will cover: Written language; Oral Language; History, culture and society; Translation into English and Translation into German.

This module will enable you to:

• use a wide range of syntactic structures
• develop written production skills
• develop intermediate-level translation skills from German into English and from English into German
• produce oral discourse in a range of contexts
• develop intercultural knowledge as well as aural and reading comprehension skills, in particular on the basis of a programme of History and Contemporary Society classes

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For each language you study you will cover: Grammar; Written language; Oral Language; History, culture and society; Translation into English and Translation into German.

This module will enable you to:

• extend communication skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) in German
• apply these communication skills in a wider variety of situations
• gain knowledge of aspects of the recent social, political and cultural development of the relevant country or countries.

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For each language you study you will cover: Written language; Oral Language; History, culture and society; Translation into English and Translation into Spanish.

This module will enable you to:

• use a wide range of syntactic structures
• develop written production skills
• develop intermediate-level translation skills from Spanish into English and from English into Spanish
• produce oral discourse in a range of contexts
• develop intercultural knowledge as well as aural and reading comprehension skills, in particular on the basis of a programme of History and Contemporary Society classes

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For each language you study you will cover: Grammar; Written language; Oral Language; History, culture and society; Translation into English and Translation into Spanish.

This module will enable you to:

• extend communication skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) in Spanish
• apply these communication skills in a wider variety of situations
• gain knowledge of aspects of the recent social, political and cultural development of the relevant country or countries.

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Communication is possible because languages are meaningful. This module looks at key aspects of meaning in language, such as the interpretation of nouns, verbs, and adjectives in English and other languages, and how the literal meaning of complex expressions can be predicted from the literal meanings of their parts and the way in which they are combined.

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This module introduces you to the idea and uses of a corpus – a collection of texts, stored on computer, and sampled to represent different types or varieties of a language. Because a corpus can be easily searched by computer, it offers a unique way of exploring language as it is actually used – which doesn’t always match our predictions, or even previous research.

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This module will give you a solid theoretical and practical knowledge of how languages are systematically alike and different in their basic sentence structure. Drawing on data from English and other languages you will gain practical experience in forming and testing linguistic hypotheses and rules.

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You will be introduced to key concepts underlying TESOL methodology (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and become familiar with the basic approaches, materials and procedures and the principles of lesson planning and classroom management.

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You will gain an understanding of the functioning of European Foreign Policy, its institutions, decision-making, and negotiations. You will become familiar with the key debates among EU foreign policy scholars and gain an appreciation of the range of political and institutional influences that have shaped the EU’s foreign policy development.

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This module explores the relationship between the media and politics in liberal democracies. You will focus on the nature of political media and reporting, the media’s influence on politics, and how political actors use the media. You will also study the rise of the internet and new media technologies and what this means for democracy.

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You will analyse the role of the United States in contemporary international relations and assess US relations with democratic countries in Europe, especially the UK. You will also evaluate the concept of the superstate.

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This module explores the claims and evidence about the impact of global media on international politics, particularly on the dynamics of international affairs, power relations among governments, foreign policy-making, conflict, security, diplomacy, development, and civil society.

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This module focuses on the impact of globalisation in relation to poverty and development. You will consider the role of the industrialised western states in the global economy, as well as post-colonial states, critically examining North-South relations. 

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You have the option to study an additional language through the UWLP, which is practical in content and available at four levels (stages): Stage 1 (complete beginner), Stage 2 (Grade A*-C at GCSE), Stage 3 (Grade C or below at AS level), Stage 4 (Grade D or below at A2 level). The lower stages help you cope with everyday situations abroad or when dealing with visitors to this country, and the higher stages enable you to use the language in more professional contexts.

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It is a requirement of this course that you spend at least two semesters abroad, and that you undertake placements in two separate countries. You may choose to study at one of our many academic partner institutions, take a work placement or undertake a combination of both. If you wish to gain work experience we offer a comprehensive network of industrial placements, many of which are paid.

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You will cover: Written language; Oral Language; Oral Summarising; Translation into German.
This module will enable you to:

• build on the intercultural and linguistic experience of Residence Abroad and to further develop these competences
• use a wider range of syntactic structures
• develop written production skills, using style and a broad range of functions
• develop advanced level translation skills from German into English
• communicate orally in a range of sophisticated contexts

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For each language you study you will cover: Written language; Oral Language; Translation into German.

This module will enable you to:

• use a wider range of syntactic structures involving text types and linguistic patterns of increased sophistication and in a range of topic areas different from those covered in German 501
• further develop written production skills, paying special attention to a range of specific areas of style, and a range of functions
• develop advanced-level translation skills from English into German
• communicate orally in a range of sophisticated contexts different from those covered in German 501

You will cover: Written language; Oral Language; Oral Summarising; Translation into Spanish.
This module will enable you to:

• build on the intercultural and linguistic experience of Residence Abroad and to further develop these competences
• use a wider range of syntactic structures
• develop written production skills, using style and a broad range of functions
• develop advanced level translation skills from Spanish into English
• communicate orally in a range of sophisticated contexts

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For each language you study you will cover: Written language; Oral Language; Translation into Spanish.

This module will enable you to:

• use a wider range of syntactic structures involving text types and linguistic patterns of increased sophistication and in a range of topic areas different from those covered in Spanish 501
• further develop written production skills, paying special attention to a range of specific areas of style, and a range of functions
• develop advanced-level translation skills from English into Spanish
• communicate orally in a range of sophisticated contexts different from those covered in Spanish 501
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This module looks at some of the most important current approaches to the study of language, including some of the alternative theoretical frameworks and types of evidence used in contemporary linguistics.

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In this module you will gain an understanding of aspects of linguistic communication which result from the interaction of linguistic meaning, context, and principles of human cognition. You will study some of the current theoretical frameworks which aim to explain how utterances are interpreted in context, and apply them in the analysis of data drawn from your own experience in communication.

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You will develop an understanding of the global context of English language teaching and of the approaches, materials, and techniques of English language teaching to non-native speakers. You will be introduced to language learning needs analysis and develop the ability to plan and manage sequences of English language lessons.

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English is now the most widely spoken language in the world. Its expansion has resulted in unprecedented growth in regional varieties, as well as impact on local languages. The module explores the emergence, characteristics and status of English(es) around the world today, in its different aspects, e.g. historical background vs. contemporary situation, and native speakers’ vs. non-native speakers’ viewpoint.

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This module assesses the growing influence of new media technologies (internet, email, mobile phones) on democracy. You will explore questions of censorship, voting, power relations and the effects of new media technologies in society.

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You will develop your knowledge of political economy in this module, which aims to help develop critical ways of thinking about the contemporary world of work and the political economies of production our post-industrial world.

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This module explores the place of ethical and moral questions in global politics, covering democracy and human rights, humanitarian intervention, just wars, foreign aid and sanctions, and the problems of international society and realising a universal order. You will engage with critical approaches to these topics and explore normative questions.

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You will learn about the history of EU enlargements, tracing the expansion of the EU to include more member states. You will also study the key ideas behind enlargement and the concepts that guide it. 

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Aimed at giving you a taste of EU decision making and negotiation, in this module you are assigned to national, EU institutional and other teams and play your role in a simulated decision making scenario that concludes with a final one-day European Council ‘summit’.

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Studying political corruption in detail you will explore the dynamics and impact of this problem for western democracies through key theories and case studies.

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You will study the issues of forced migration and humanitarian intervention, and look at them from a historical perspective and examine their causes. You will examine the different categories of forced migrants and their respective legal status and analyse different policies through several case studies.

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You have the option to study an additional language through the UWLP, which is practical in content and available at four levels (stages): Stage 1 (complete beginner), Stage 2 (Grade A*-C at GCSE), Stage 3 (Grade C or below at AS level), Stage 4 (Grade D or below at A2 level). The lower stages help you cope with everyday situations abroad or when dealing with visitors to this country, and the higher stages enable you to use the language in more professional contexts.

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