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Modern Languages and European Studies (Society, Culture and History): University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BA
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Modern Languages and European Studies (Society, Culture and History): University of Birmingham, Centre for European Languages and Cultures (CELC), General Office (MT408), University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Languages and linguistics
Duration 
4 years
Telephone 
+44 (0)121 414 5965
Fax 
+44 (0)121 414 3834
E-mail 

mode...@bham.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.celc.bham.ac.uk/european_ba.h...



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This programme deals with contemporary and historical features of European culture in its various national and social contexts.

First year

All students follow compulsory language modules in every year of study, as well as modules that focus, in depth, on the culture and society of one or two European countries. The proportion of time spent on cultural topics or on language depends on whether you study one language or two. Optional modules in the first year include:

  • Historical and Contemporary Images of Europe
  • European Theatre and Drama
  • Landmarks in European Literature

Second year

In this year students follow two core modules, one in language and one in European Culture, and are then free to select from options including:

  • The European Novel (core)
  • European Cinema
  • Gender, Culture and Society in Europe
  • European Media Culture

Year abroad

A vital part of the programme is the time you spend abroad. This will normally be at one of our partner institutions, following approved university courses. While you are abroad, you follow courses and, where required, take examinations.

The year abroad, together with your second year, counts 25% towards the final degree classification.

Fourth year

In the final year all students follow a compulsory language module and are then free to choose other options from a wide range including Translation Theory and Fascism in Europe.

Teaching and assessment

Students can expect to have between 12 and 15 hours of teaching time per week in their first year of study. We also encourage students to make use of language learning facilities, such as the digital laboratories and libraries, in their own time. For language teaching an average class size is 15 students; for other modules group sizes vary from eight to 80, but large lecture groups are always supplemented by smaller seminar groups to facilitate discussion. Modules are assessed through a combination of formal examinations and assessed essays or projects.

Career opportunities

Employment fields keen to employ good languages graduates include law, university teaching, management consultancy, marketing, banking, insurance and the Civil Service, both in the UK and on the Continent.

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: BBB
  • Required subjects: A level French is required for a programme involving that language; applicants may enter with other languages from a lower starting point, but should normally be able to demonstrate some previous experience in learning a modern language
  • General Studies: acceptedInternational Baccalaureate Diploma: 32 points including an appropriate modern foreign language at SL

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Contact details

For general information about open days

Main University Switchboard

  • Postal address: The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 3971

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