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Modern Languages with Linguistics (3 Languages route) (R9Q2)

The below course structure is indicative. Modules on offer change year on year, dependent on staff research interests and availability.

Year One

Core modules
  Linguistics: Understanding Language (ET118-30)
 

One of the following First Languages:

 

French Language I, German Language I, Italian Language I or Spanish Language I (post A-level)

 

Plus one of the following Second Languages:

 

Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish (any level)

Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian (beginner’s or post-GCSE level)

Language Centre Modules for Degree students

  Plus one of the following Third Languages:
 

Year 1  

Language 1 post A-Level (30 credits), one of:  

FR101 French Language I 

GE101 German Language I 

HP101 Spanish Language I 

IT107 Italian Language I (Advanced) 

 

Language 2 (30 credits), one of:  

French, German, Italian, Spanish (any level; must normally be FR, GE, IT or HP coded)  
 

Language 3 (30 credits), one of:  

French, German, Italian, Spanish (any level, must normally be FR, GE, IT or HP coded); Chinese (any level), Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian (Beginner’s or Post-GCSE level)  

Language Centre Modules for Degree Students  

  

Anyone considering two ab initio languages should discuss this with the SMLC Director of Admissions or Director of Undergraduate Studies.   

 

Linguistics Module (30 credits): 

ET118 Linguistics: Understanding Language  

 

Required core modules for progression: 

You must pass all 120 credits in order to proceed. If language 2 or 3 is failed, you may be able to transfer to the 2-language variant of BA Modern Languages with Linguistics, but must still pass 90 credits overall.  

 

Year 2/3 

Language 1 (30 credits), one of: 

FR201 French Language II  

GE201 German Language II 

HP201 Spanish Language II 

IT301 Italian Language III 

 

Languages 2 and 3 (60 credits), continuation of: 

French, German, Italian, Spanish (must normally be FR, GE, IT or HP coded), Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian. 

These modules must normally include at least 30 credits of FR, GE, IT, or HP-coded modules. 

 

Linguistics Modules (30 credits), both of: 

ET229 Phonetics and Phonology  

ET230 Morphology and Syntax 

 

Required core modules for progression: 

You must pass all 120 credits in order to proceed. If one language is not passed, you may be able to transfer to the 2-language variant of BA Modern Languages with Linguistics, but must still pass 90 credits overall. 

 

Year 2/3  

Year Abroad  

 

Year 4  

Language 1 (30 credits), one of: 

FR301 French Language III 

GE401 German Language III 

HP301 Spanish Language III 

IT401 Italian Language IV 

 

Languages 2 and 3 (60 credits), continuation of: 

French, German, Italian, Spanish (must normally be FR, GE, IT or HP coded), Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian. 

These modules must normally include at least 30 credits of FR, GE, IT, or HP-coded modules. 

 

Linguistics Module (totalling 30 credits), choose ET315 Linguistics Dissertation or two 15 credit modules: 

ET315 Linguistics Dissertation 

ET319 Professional Communication  

ET321 Issues in TESOL  

ET322 Intercultural Pragmatics  

ET324 Multilingualism and Culture  

ET325 Communication Modes 

ET328 Sociolinguistics  

ET329 Intercultural Business Communication 

 

Required core modules for award (final year): 

In order to be considered for an Honours degree, you must pass your final-year language module in your main language (Language 1, 30 credits), a further 30 credits of language, 30 credits of Linguistics, and have met the University award requirements in full.  

Core modules for consideration of borderline degree classifications:  

Two highest final-year language modules (60 credits) plus final-year Linguistics module/s (30 credits). 

 

Language Centre Modules for Degree students

Year Two/Three

Core Modules
 

Phonetics and Phonology (ET229-15)

  Morphology and Syntax (ET230-15)
  Continuation of First Language:
  French Language II, German Language II, Italian Language II or Spanish Language II
  Continuation of Second Language:
  Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish
  Continuation of Third Language:
  Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish

Year Two/Three - Spent Abroad

Year Four

Core Modules
  Continuation of First Language:
  French Language III, German Language III, Italian Language III or Spanish Language III
  Continuation of Second Language:
  Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish
  Continuation of Third Language:
  Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish
  Linguistics Dissertation (ET315-30) or two* of the following:
 

Professional Communication (ET319-15)

Issues in TESOL (ET321-15)

Intercultural Pragmatics (ET322-15)

Mulitlingualism and Culture (ET324-15)

Communication Modes (ET325-15)

Sociolinguistics (ET328-15)

Intercultural Business Communication (ET329-15)

  *Exceptional case for 15 credits external module may be allowed subject to the approval of the SMLC Director of Undergraduate Studies.

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