15 December 2022

Following University course approval (see notes below), we have moved the following core modules to Year Three:

• Exhibiting the Contemporary (taught in Venice)

or

• Modern Architecture and the Historic City (taught in Venice)

15 November 2022

Updated Module section:

Removed "Important Information" notices

New:

Added "in Venice"

In the final year you will take two core modules in Venice plus one special subject in History of Art and one module in the Italian department.

Old:

In the final year you will take two core modules plus one special subject in History of Art and one module in the Italian department.

Moved "Exhibiting the Contemporary" to Year 2 and added:

"OR

Modern Architecture and the Historic City (taught in Venice)

We explore the relationship between modern architecture and the historic city, examining how architects and planners have engaged with the legacy of Venice since the 19th century.
Topics studied have included: Ruskin’s Venice and the Emergence of Conservation in the 19th century; International Modernism’s Response to Venice in the 20th century; Post-modernism and New Technologies of Contemporary Architectural Practice; Saving Venice to Date; Sustainability and the Historic City"

Moved "Venice Rise and Myth" to Year 3

Moved "Practices of Art History" to Year 2

Deleted Language modules:

Modern Italian Language 3
On this module, you will develop your translation, writing and oral communication skills to advanced level. You will engage in translation as a practical skill, working to produce translations of literary, journalistic and academic texts with a focus on conveying nuances of meaning and culturally specific terms. You will develop greater fluency in different writing styles and genres. Oral sessions will increase your familiarity with more sophisticated registers of spoken Italian and raise your awareness of recent developments in Italian society so that you can discuss aspects of contemporary Italy in relation to your personal experiences.
Read more about the Modern Italian Language 3 module􀀃, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2021/22 year of study).
or
Modern Italian Language 4
Building on Intermediate year language, you will deepen your writing, speaking and translation skills, paying particular attention to register and style and learning some of the underpinning translation theory. We approach translation not just as a linguistic exercise but as a practical skill, so you will work to produce translations of literary, journalistic and academic texts, and explore techniques for conveying semantic nuances, culturally specific terms and more sophisticated registers of spoken Italian. Both the writing and oral components of the course will raise your awareness of recent developments in Italian society and enable you to discuss relevant aspects of contemporary Italy in relation to your personal experience.
Read more about the Modern Italian Language 4 module􀀃, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2021/22 year of study).
or

Another approved module in Italian

Replaced with heading "Cultural or Translation module(s) from Italian Studies or the wider School of Modern Languages and Cultures"
Then underneath:
"Modules may include: Italian Cinema: Envisioning the Nation; Modern Italian Culture n Dialogue with Europe; Destination Italy: The Ethics of Travel and Travel Writing; Introducing ante’s Purgatorio and Paradiso; Topics in Renaissance Thought and Culture; Short Stories and Storytelling (17th-21st centuries)"

9 November 2022

We added an 'Important information' notice to the course page on the 'Course overview' and 'Modules' tab, as we are planning to make changes to this course for 2023 entry.

25 March 2022

• A Level requirement changed from 'ABB. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at GCSE grade C or grade 4.' to 'ABB. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at A Level grade B or GCSE grade A or grade 7'
• A level contextual data requirement changed from 'The typical contextual offer is BBB. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at GCSE grade C or grade 4.' to 'The typical contextual offer is BBB. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at A Level grade B or GCSE grade A or grade 7'
• IB requirement changed from '34. You will need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at GCSE grade C or grade 4, or alternatively as a Standard or Higher Level IB subject.' to '34. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 6, or GCSE grade A or grade 7.'
• IB contextual data requirement changed from 'The typical contextual offer is 32. You will need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at GCSE grade C or grade 4, or alternatively as a Standard or Higher Level IB subject.' to 'The typical contextual offer is 32. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 6, or GCSE grade A or grade 7.'

• BTEC requirement changed from 'You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at GCSE grade C/grade 4' to 'You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at A Level grade B or GCSE grade A or grade 7'

8 August 2022

We updated the following information in regards to 'IB' that sits under 'General Entry Requirements:

Previous Information

IB typical offer

34. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 6, or GCSE grade A or grade 7.

IB contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 32. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 6, or GCSE grade A or grade 7. See if you're eligible.

Updated Information

IB typical offer

32. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 6, or GCSE grade A or grade 7.

IB contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 30. You will also need a foreign language (modern or ancient) at Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 6, or GCSE grade A or grade 7. See if you're eligible.