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About our language modules at Warwick

Whether you study just one language, or two or three, we offer modules that take an intercultural approach to themes ranging from philosophy to politics, translation to literature.

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Modules

We offer the same core modules for Year One and Two in all undergraduate chemistry courses. In Years Three and Four, you will have flexibility to choose optional modules to complement your studies.

Chemistry modules

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French modules

First-year (all 30 credits)

Intermediate-Year Modules

CORE MODULE
INTERMEDIATE-YEAR OPTIONAL MODULES IN 2023-24
Term 1 Modules (15 credits)
Term 2 Modules (15 credits)

Final-Year Modules

CORE MODULE
FINAL-YEAR OPTIONAL MODULES IN 2023-24
Term 1 Modules (15 credits)
Term 2 Modules (15 credits)

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"My favourite module so far has been The Far Right in France, because it mixed my love for History and French in a really interesting way. I got to study a whole aspect of French politics that I hadn’t really seen before, and the chance to use French language sources was really exciting!"

Stephen, Fourth Year French and History Student

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German modules

First-Year Modules (all 30 credits)

GE112 Provincial—Pariah—Powerhouse: Reading German-language Culture in a Global Perspective

Intermediate-Year Modules

CORE MODULE
INTERMEDIATE-YEAR OPTIONAL MODULES IN 2023-24
Term 1 Modules (15 credits)
Term 2 Modules (15 credits)

Final-Year Modules

CORE MODULE
FINAL-YEAR OPTIONAL MODULES IN 2023-24
Year-long Module (30 credits)
Term 1 Modules (15 credits)
Term 2 Modules (15 credits)

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“Learning German from beginner’s level at Warwick is undeniably intense but it has been massively enjoyable throughout. You can really see your progress from day one. The department offers a wide range of modules on German history, literature, visual culture and society which have really helped me to understand today’s Germany better.”

Joe, Fourth Year French and German Student

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Hispanic modules

First-Year Modules (all 30 credits)

Intermediate-Year Modules

CORE MODULE
INTERMEDIATE-YEAR OPTIONAL MODULES IN 2023-24
Term 1 Modules (15 credits)
Term 2 Modules (15 credits)

Final-Year Modules

CORE MODULE
FINAL-YEAR OPTIONAL MODULES IN 2023-24
Term 1 Modules (15 credits)
Term 2 Modules (15 credits)

Erasmus students module

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“My favourite Hispanic Studies module is Nature and Modernity in Latin America. Through this module I got to study the history of Latin America, its economic and political situation as well as touching on philosophy and anthropology and ecology. I then got the chance to combine all of these new skills to analyse artwork, films and literature."

Annie, Fourth Year Hispanic Studies and German Student

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Italian modules

First Year Modules (all 30 credits)

IT116 Introducing Italy: Local and Global Perspectives

Intermediate and Final Year Modules

CORE LANGUAGE MODULES
INTERMEDIATE AND FINAL YEAR OPTIONAL MODULES RUNNING IN 2023-24
Term 1 Modules (15 Credits)
Term 2 Modules (15 Credits)

LANGUAGE MODULES FOR VISITING STUDENTS

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“My highlight was in the Second Year when I took part in a collaborative Italian theatre and translation project. I worked with a mixed group of students, some learning Italian as a foreign language, and native Italian students at Warwick on Erasmus. We translated a short story from a novel into a play, which we then performed to a small audience. The people I worked with became great friends – when I was on Year Abroad in Italy, I went to see them.”

Emma, Fourth Year French and Italian Student

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Translation and Transcultural modules

FIRST-YEAR OPTIONAL MODULES IN 2023-24

INTERMEDIATE-YEAR OPTIONAL MODULES IN 2023-24

Term 1 Modules (15 Credits)
Term 2 Modules (15 Credits)

FINAL-YEAR OPTIONAL MODULES IN 2023-24

Two Term Modules (30 Credits)
Term 2 Modules (15 Credits)

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SMLC Cross-school modules

INTERMEDIATE-YEAR OPTIONAL MODULES IN 2023-24

Term 1 Modules (15 Credits)
Term 2 Modules (15 Credits)

FINAL-YEAR OPTIONAL MODULES IN 2023-24

Two Term Modules (30 Credits)
Term 1 Modules (15 Credits)
Term 2 Modules (15 Credits)

Modules for visiting Erasmus students only 2022-23

LN202 European Short Fiction in English: Folktale, Fable and Fairytale

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Teaching and learning

We employ a variety of teaching styles within the School of Modern Languages including:

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Written and spoken language classes in small groups

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Chemistry students in conversation

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3-6 month academic/industrial placement (MChem)

Timing

You can take a placement in industry or at an overseas university between April and September in Year 3.

Funding

Further information about overseas placements is available through Student Opportunity.

Assessment

You will submit a project report about your placement at the end of Year 3. Your supervisor at your host university or industry will also write a report assessing your attendance and commitment.

This counts for 25% of the academic year, and towards your final degree result.

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Student looking a whiteboard

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12-month industrial placement with integrated distance learning (MChem)

Timing

This replaces your third year of study. It helps you to develop a range of interactive skills, as well as professional experience in an industrial environment.

Assessment

You will study a core module in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry by distance learning during the placement.

You will complete project work during the placement. You will be assessed by a written literature review, and an oral presentation, followed by an interview at the end of Year 3.

Your industrial supervisor will write a report assessing your attendance, enthusiasm and commitment.

Your grade is worth 75% of the year, which counts towards your final degree result, and the words ‘with Industrial Placement’ will be added to your degree title.

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Students in chemistry corridor

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12-month intercalated year (BSc/MChem)

    You can work for a company, institution, or organisation related to Chemistry, allowing you to gain professional experience, without formally counting towards the final degree result.

    The words ‘with Intercalated Year’ are added to the degree title.

    Placement opportunities are available as advertised by UK/worldwide industry.

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    Student performing experiment