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 |
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Core modules |
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Linguistics: Understanding Language (ET118-30) | |
One of the following First Languages: |
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French Language I, German Language I, Italian Language I or Spanish Language I (post A-level) |
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Plus one of the following Second Languages: |
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Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish (any level) Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian (beginner’s or post-GCSE level) |
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Plus one of the following Third Languages: | |
Year 1 Language 1 post A-Level (30 credits), one of: 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:
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:
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:
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 ET322 Intercultural Pragmatics ET324 Multilingualism and Culture 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).
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Year Two/Three |
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Core Modules |
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Phonetics and Phonology (ET229-15) |
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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 |
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Year Four |
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Core Modules |
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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) |
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*Exceptional case for 15 credits external module may be allowed subject to the approval of the SMLC Director of Undergraduate Studies. |