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Modern Languages – Sub-honours 2005/06 – August 2005

8.1

School of Modern Languages

B.Sc./M.A. HonoursThe general requirements are 480 credits over a period of normally 4 years (and not more than 5 years) or part-timeequivalent; the final two years being an approved honours programme of 240 credits, of which 90 credits are at 4000level and at least a further 120 credits at 3000 and/or 4000 levels. Refer to the appropriate Faculty regulations forlists of subjects recognised as qualifying towards either a B.Sc. or M.A. degree.

B.Sc./M.A. Honours with Integrated Year AbroadThe general requirements are 540 credits over a period of normally 5 years (and not more than 6 years) or part-timeequivalent; the final three years being an approved honours programme of 300 credits, of which 60 credits are gainedduring the integrated year abroad, 90 credits are at 4000 level and at least a further 120 credits at 3000 and/or 4000levels. Refer to the appropriate Faculty regulations for lists of subjects recognised as qualifying towards either aB.Sc. or M.A. degree.

Other Information: In the case of students who spend part of the Honours Programme abroad on a recognisedExchange Scheme, the Programme Requirements will be amended to take into account courses taken while abroad.

Degree Programmes Programme Requirements at:

(M.A. Honours):

Film Studies and one ofAncient History, Arabic, ArtHistory, Biblical Studies,Classical Studies, Economics,English, French

W, Geography,

GermanW

, IntegratedInformation Technology,International Relations,Italian

W, Modern History,

Philosophy, RussianW ,

Scottish History,

Social Anthropology,Spanish

W or Theological

Studies.

W Available with Integrated Year

Abroad – see Modern Languages.

Film Studies element of Joint Honours Degrees:

Level 1: 40 credits in FM1001 and FM1002

Level 2: 40 credits comprising passes at 11 or better in FM2001 andFM2002.

Level 3: 30 credits in FM3001

Level 4: see below.

Other information: A total of 120 credits must be taken in 3000-leveland 4000-level modules in Film Studies, save that with the permission ofthe Director of Teaching of Film Studies and the relevant Head of School,students may substitute up to 30 credits from a third School or subject for30 Film Studies credits. Students must ensure that their Joint Honoursprogramme results in at least 90 credits at 4000-level.

(M.A. Honours):Modern Languages (French)One year may be spent in StudyAbroad on a recognized Exchangescheme (see page 18.1).

Available also as a degree ‘withIntegrated Year Abroad’ (see page18.1).

Single Honours French:Level 1: 40 credits, to comprise FR1001, FR1002.

Level 2: 60 credits, to comprise FR2031 and a pass at 11 or better inFR2032.

Level 3 and Level 4: At least 210 credits, to comprise FR3001,FR3002, FR4105 and FR4106, and other credits sufficient to meet thetotal credit requirement from FR3003-FR3139, FR4104-FR4199. In totalat least 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.


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(M.A. Honours):Two-Language degrees:French and German, Italian,Russian, Spanish.

Joint degrees:French and Ancient History,Arabic, Art History, BiblicalStudies, Classical Studies,Classics, Economics*,English, Film Studies,Geography, Hebrew,International Relations, Latin,Management, MediaevalHistory, Modern History,Philosophy, Psychology,Social Anthropology,Theological Studies.

All the above are available also asdegrees ‘with Integrated Year Abroad’(see page 18.1).

*not available to entrants from 2006-07

French Element of Two-Language and Joint Honours M.A.Degrees:

Level 1: 40 credits, to comprise FR1001, FR1002.

Level 2: For all programmes except French and Classics, 60credits, to comprise FR2031 and a pass at 11 or better in FR2032.For French and Classics, 40 credits, to comprise FR2021 and a passat 11 or better in FR2022.

Level 3 and Level 4: In French 120 credits, to comprise FR3001,FR4105 and FR4106, and other credits sufficient to meet the total creditrequirement from FR3002-FR3139, FR4104-FR4199. At least 90 creditsacross the two languages or subjects must be achieved at Level 4.

Other information: In all Two-Language degrees the full 240 creditsmust be taken from the two languages concerned, but a minimum of 90and a maximum of 150 credits may be chosen from either language;FR4103 and FR4104 are normally available to students having taken atleast 60 credits of French in the first year of the Honours programme. In allJoint degrees 120 credits in French are required. In total at least 90 creditsmust be achieved at Level 4.

Subject to the approval of any other School involved, one year or onesemester may be spent in Study Abroad on a recognized Exchange scheme(see page 18.1).

(M.A. Honours):French with LinguisticsOne year may be spent in StudyAbroad on a recognized Exchangescheme (see page 18.1).


French Major Element of M.A. Degree:Level 1: 40 credits, to comprise FR1001, FR1002.


Level 3 and Level 4: 180 credits, to comprise FR3001, FR3002,FR4105 and FR4106, and other credits sufficient to meet the total creditrequirement from FR3003-FR3139, FR4104-FR4199. In total at least 90credits must be achieved at Level 4.

(B.Sc. Honours):Biology, Chemistry,Computer Science,Economics, Geography,Geoscience, Internet ComputerScience, Management,Mathematics, Physics,Psychology, or Statistics withFrench.If arranged in a francophone countryby the School of the Major subject,one semester may be spent in StudyAbroad on a recognized Exchangescheme (see page 18.1).


French Minor Element of B.Sc. Degrees:Level 1: Either 40 credits, to comprise FR1011 or equivalent, FR1012,or, for suitably qualified students, 20 credits, to comprise FR1012.

Level 2: 40 credits to comprise FR2015, and a pass at 11 or better inFR2016.

Level 3 and Level 4: 60 credits, to comprise either (a) FR3805,FR3806, FR4807, FR4808, or (b), for those spending a semester abroadon a work placement, 45 credits from FR3805, FR3806, FR4807 orFR4808, and 15 credits from FR3809 or FR4809. In total at least 90credits must be achieved at Level 4.


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(M.A. Honours):Three-Language degrees:French with (two of) German,Italian, Russian, Spanish.

Three-Subject degrees:Modern Languages (twolanguages) with Economics,English, InternationalRelations, Linguistics,Management.

Subject to the approval of any otherSchool involved, one year or onesemester may be spent in StudyAbroad on a recognized Exchangescheme (see page 18.1).


N.B. For the MediaevalStudies three-subject degree,see the School of History.

French Element of Three-Language and Three-Subject M.A.Degrees:Level 1: 40 credits, to comprise FR1001, FR1002.


Level 3 and Level 4: In French at least 60 credits, to compriseFR3001, FR4105 and FR4106, and other credits sufficient to meet thetotal credit requirement from FR3002-FR3139, FR4104-FR4199. In totalat least 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.

Other information: In all Three-Language degrees the full 240 creditsmust be taken from the three languages concerned, but a minimum of 60and a maximum of 120 credits may be chosen from each language; FR3003is only available to students taking at least 45 other French credits in thefirst year of the Honours programme, and FR4104 to students taking atleast 60 other French credits in the first year of the Honours programme. Inall Three-Subject degrees 150 credits must be taken from the two languagescombined in that degree, with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 90credits from each language.

(M.A. Honours):

Modern Languages (German)

Available also as a degree 'withIntegrated Year Abroad' (see page18.1)

One year may be spent in StudyAbroad on a recognized Exchangescheme (see page 18.1)

Single Honours German:

Level 1: 40 credits in First Level German modules

Level 2: 60 credits comprising either (a) GM2001 and a pass at 11 orbetter in GM2002, or (b) GM2009 and a pass at 11 or better in GM2010.

Level 3 and Level 4: In German at least 210 credits, to compriseGM3005, GM3006, GM4007, GM4105, GM4106, and other creditssufficient to meet the total credit requirement from GM3051 – GM4099. Intotal at least 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.

(M.A. Honours): Modern Languages(Two-Languages):

German and French, Italian,Russian, Spanish.

Joint M. A. degrees:

German and Ancient History,Arabic, Art History, BiblicalStudies*, Economics, English,Film Studies, InternationalRelations, Management,Mediaeval History, MiddleEast Studies, Modern History,New Testament, Philosophy,Psychology, TheologicalStudies.

*Timetable clash exists, thereforecombination subject to arrangementby both Schools

German Element of Two-Language and Joint M.A. Degrees:

Level 1: 40 credits in First Level German modules

Level 2: 60 credits comprising either (a) GM2001 and a pass at 11 orbetter in GM2002, or (b) GM2009 and a pass at 11 or better in GM2010.

Level 3 and Level 4: In German 120 credits, to comprise GM3005,GM3006, GM4105, GM4106, and other credits sufficient to meet the totalcredit requirement from GM3051 – GM4099. At least 90 credits across thetwo languages or two subjects must be achieved at Level 4.

Other information: In all two-language degrees the full 240 creditsmust be taken from the two languages concerned. The adjoining box statesthe requirements for these degrees when an equal distribution of creditsbetween the two languages is desired, but a minimum of 90 and amaximum of 150 credits may be chosen from either language. In all JointM.A. degrees 120 credits in German are required.

All two-language and two-subject combinations are available also as 'withIntegrated Year Abroad' degrees. One year or one semester may be spent inStudy Abroad on a recognized Exchange scheme (see page 18.1)


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(M.A. Honours):Three-Language degrees:German in combination withtwo of French, Italian,Russian, Spanish.


All three-language and three-subjectcombinations are available also as'with Integrated Year Abroad' degrees(see page 18.1)

One year or one semester may bespent in Study Abroad on a recognizedExchange scheme (see page 18.1)

German Element of Three-Language and Three-SubjectDegrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level German modules

Level 2: 40 credits comprising either (a) passes at 11 or better in one ofGM2001 or GM2002 and in one of GM2003 or GM2004, or (b) passes at11 or better in one of GM2009 or GM2010 and in one of GM2007 orGM2008.

Level 3 and Level 4: In German, at least 60 credits, to includeGM3005, GM3006, GM4105, GM4106. In total at least 90 credits mustbe achieved at Level 4.Other information: In all three-language degrees the full 240 creditsmust be taken from the three languages concerned.

(M.A. Honours):German with Linguistics

Combinations with German as amajor element are available also as'with Integrated Year Abroad' degrees(see page 18.1)


German Major Element in M. A. Degrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level German modules

Level 2: 40 credits comprising either (a) passes at 11 or better in one ofGM2001 or GM2002 and in one of GM2003 or GM2004, or (b) passes at11 or better in one of GM2009 or GM2010 and in one of GM2007 orGM2008.

Level 3 and Level 4: In German, at least 180 credits, to includeGM3005, GM3006, GM4007, GM4105, GM4106. In total at least 90credits must be achieved at Level 4.

Other information: All 240 credits must be taken from the twosubjects concerned.

(M.A. Honours):

Economics with German

Combinations with German as aminor element are available also as'with Integrated Year Abroad' degrees(see page 18.1)

German Minor Element in M.A. Degrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level German modules

Level 2: 40 credits comprising either (a) passes at 11 or betterin one of GM2001 or GM2002 and in one of GM2003 orGM2004, or (b) passes at 11 or better in one of GM2009 orGM2010 and in one of GM2007 or GM2008.

Level 3 and Level 4: In German, 60 credits, comprising GM3005,GM3006, GM4105, GM4106. In total at least 90 credits must be achievedat Level 4.


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(B.Sc. Honours):Biology, Chemistry, ComputerScience, Internet ComputerScience, Mathematics,Statistics with German

Combinations with German as aminor element are available also as'with Integrated Year Abroad' degrees(see page 18.1)

One semester may be spent in StudyAbroad on a recognized Exchangescheme

German Minor Element in B.Sc. Degrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Science German modules

Level 2: 40 credits to include a pass at 11 or better in GM2036

Level 3 and Level 4: In German, 60 credits, comprising GM3005,GM3006, GM4105, GM4106. Students spending a semester abroad maysubstitute GM4801 for any one of these modules. In total at least 90credits must be achieved at Level 4.

(M.A. Honours):Modern Languages (Italian)

Available also as a degree 'withIntegrated Year Abroad' (see page 18.1)


Single Honours Italian:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Italian modules.

Level 2: 40 credits comprising IT2001 and a pass at 11 or better inIT2002.

Level 3 and Level 4: In Italian at least 210 credits, of which at least90 credits must be achieved at Level 4. The following modules must betaken: IT3001, IT3002, IT4003, IT4004, and either IT4098 or IT4099. Intotal at least 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.

(M.A. Honours):Modern Languages (twolanguages):Italian and French, German,Russian, Spanish.

Joint M. A. degrees:Italian and Ancient History,Arabic, Art History, ClassicalStudies, Classics, Economics,English, Film Studies,Geography, Greek,International Relations, Latin,Management, MediaevalHistory, Middle East Studies,Modern History, Philosophy,Psychology (WIYA only),Scottish History, SocialAnthropology.

All two-language and two-subjectcombinations are available also as'with Integrated Year Abroad' degrees(see page 18.1)


Italian Element of Two-Language and Joint M.A. Degrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Italian modules.


Level 3 and Level 4: In Italian at least 120 credits, of which at least45 credits must be achieved at Level 4. The following modules must betaken: IT3001, IT3002, IT4003, and IT4004. In total at least 90 creditsmust be achieved at Level 4.

Other information: In all two-language degrees the full 240 creditsmust be taken from the two languages concerned. The adjoining box statesthe requirements for these degrees when an equal distribution of creditsbetween the two languages is desired, but a minimum of 90 and amaximum of 150 credits may be chosen from either language. In all JointM.A. degrees 120 credits in Italian are required.


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(M.A. Honours):Three-Language degrees:Italian in combination withtwo of French, German,Russian, Spanish.


All three-language and three-subjectcombinations are available also as'with Integrated Year Abroad' degrees(see page 18.1)


Italian Element of Three-Language and Three-SubjectDegrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Italian modules.


Level 3 and Level 4: In Italian at least 60 credits, of which at least 30credits must be achieved at Level 4. The following modules must be taken:IT3001, IT3002, IT4003, and IT4004. In total at least 90 credits must beachieved at Level 4.

Other information: In all three-language degrees the full 240 creditsmust be taken from the three languages concerned.

(M.A. Honours):Italian with Linguistics

Italian with Linguistics is availablealso as 'with Integrated Year Abroad'degrees (see page 18.1)


Italian Major Element in M. A. Degrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Italian modules.


Level 3 and Level 4: In Italian at least 180 credits, of which at least60 credits must be achieved at Level 4. The following modules must betaken: IT3001, IT3002, IT4003, and IT4004. In total at least 90 creditsmust be achieved at Level 4.

Other information: All 240 credits must be taken from Italian andLinguistics.


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(M.A. Honours):Ancient History, BiblicalStudies, Classical Studies,Classics, English, French

W,

GermanW

, Greek, ItalianW

,Latin, New Testament,Philosophy, Psychology,Russian

W, Social

Anthropology, SpanishW

Theological Studies withLinguistics

Subject to the approval of any otherSchool involved, one year or onesemester may be spent in StudyAbroad on a recognized Exchangescheme (see page 18.1).

(B.Sc. Honours):Computer Science, InternetComputer Science, Psychologywith LinguisticsSubject to the approval of the otherSchool involved, one year or onesemester may be spent in StudyAbroad on a recognized Exchangescheme (see page 18.1).

W available also as 'with Integrated

Year Abroad Degrees' (see page 18.1).

Linguistics Minor Element of M.A. or B.Sc. Degrees:Level 1: 40 credits, to comprise either LI1001, LI1002, or, with theapproval of the Head of the School of Modern Languages, 40 credits ofother 1000-level modules.

Level 2: 40 credits, to comprise LI2001 and a pass at 11 or better inLI2002.

Level 3 and Level 4: 60 credits, to comprise LI3001 (or, for qualifiedstudents, one of FR3053, GM3077, GM3078, IT3009, ML3009,RU3015, RU3107, SP3011, provided it is not being taken for the Majorsubject of the degree) and 45 credits from LI3002, LI4001, LI4002,LI4098. In total at least 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.

(M.A. Honours):Modern Languages (twolanguages) with LinguisticsOne year may be spent in StudyAbroad on a recognized Exchangescheme (see page 18.1).


Linguistics Minor Element of Three-Subject M.A. Degree:

Level 1: 40 credits, to comprise either LI1001, LI1002, or, with theapproval of the Head of the School of Modern Languages, 40 credits ofother 1000-level modules.

Level 2: 40 credits, to comprise LI2001 and a pass at 11 or better inLI2002.

Level 3 and Level 4: 60 credits, to comprise LI3001 (or, for qualifiedstudents, one of FR3053, GM3077, GM3078, IT3009, ML3009, RU3015,RU3107, SP3011, provided it is not being taken for another subject of thedegree) and 45 credits from LI3002, LI4001, LI4002, LI4098. In total atleast 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.

(M.A. Honours):Modern Languages (Russian)

Available also as a degree 'withIntegrated Year Abroad' (see page 18.1)

One semester may be spent in StudyAbroad on a recognized Exchangescheme (see page 18.1)

Single Honours Russian:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Russian modules

Level 2: 60 credits to comprise either (a) RU2003 and a pass at 11 orbetter in RU2004, or (b) RU2005 and a pass at 11 or better in RU2006.

Level 3 and Level 4: In Russian at least 210 credits, to include either(a) RU3001, RU3002, RU4101, RU4104, RU4199, at least 45 creditsfrom RU3011, RU3014, RU3015, RU3107 and RU4108, and at least 45credits from RU3021-RU3030 and RU4128, or (b) for those spending onesemester of the first year of the Honours programme on an approved courseof study in a Russian-speaking environment, RU3001, RU3102, RU4101,RU4104, RU4199, at least 30 credits from RU3011, RU3014, RU3015,RU3107 and RU4108, and at least 30 credits from RU3021-RU3030 andRU4128. In total at least 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.


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M.A. Honours):Two-Language degrees:Russian and French, German,Italian, Spanish

All two-language combinations areavailable also as 'with Integrated YearAbroad' degrees (see page 18.1)


Russian element of Two-Language degrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Russian modules

Level 2: 60 credits to comprise either RU2003 and a pass at 11 or betterin RU2004, or RU2005 and a pass at 11 or better in RU2006.

Level 3 and Level 4: Either (a) at least 105 credits, to includeRU3001, RU3002, RU4101, RU4104, 15 credits from RU3011, RU3014,RU3015, RU3107 and RU4108, 15 credits from RU3021-RU3030 andRU4128, and 15 credits from RU4106 and RU4198, or (b) for thosespending one semester of the first year of the Honours programme on anapproved course of study in a Russian-speaking environment, RU3001,RU3102, RU4101, RU4104, 15 credits from RU3011, RU3014, RU3015,RU3107 and RU4108, 15 credits from RU3021-RU3030 and RU4128, and15 credits from RU4106 and RU4198. In total at least 90 credits must beachieved at Level 4.

Other information: In all two-language degrees the full 240 creditsmust be taken from the two languages concerned.

(M.A. Honours):Joint M.A. degreesRussian and Art History,Economics, English*, FilmStudies, Hebrew, InternationalRelations, Latin,Management**, MediaevalHistory, Middle East Studies,Modern History, Philosophy,Social Anthropology.

All two-subject combinations areavailable also as 'with Integrated YearAbroad' degrees (see page 18.1)


* Timetable clash means that 2000Level English must be taken in thefirst year to do this combination.** Timetable clash exists, thereforecombination subject to arrangementby both Schools.

Russian element of Joint M.A. degrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Russian modules


Level 3 and Level 4: At least 120 credits, to include EITHER (a)RU3001, RU3002, RU4101, RU4104, 15 credits from RU3011, RU3014,RU3015, RU3107 and RU4108, 15 credits from RU3021-RU3030 andRU4128, 15 credits from RU4106 and RU4198, and a further 15 creditsfrom RU3011-RU4198, or (b) for those spending one semester of the firstyear of the Honours programme on an approved course of study in aRussian-speaking environment, RU3001, RU3102, RU4101, RU4104, and15 credits from RU3011-RU4198. In total at least 90 credits must beachieved at Level 4.

Other information: In all two-subject degrees the full 240 credits mustbe taken from the two languages concerned.

M.A. Honours):Three-Language degrees:Russian in combination withtwo of French, German,Italian, Spanish

All three-language combinations areavailable also as 'with Integrated YearAbroad' degrees (see page 18.1)


Russian element of Three-Language degrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Russian modules

Level 2: At least 40 credits to comprise either RU2001, or RU2003, orRU2005, and a pass at 11 or better in RU2002, or RU2004, or RU2006.

Level 3 and Level 4: Either (a) at least 75 credits, to include RU3001,RU3002, RU4101, at least 15 credits from RU4104, RU4106 andRU4198, and at least 15 credits from RU3011-RU4108, or (b) for thosespending one semester of the first year of the Honours programme on anapproved course of study in a Russian-speaking environment, 105 credits,to include RU3001, RU3102, RU4101, and a further 15 credits fromRU3011-RU4108. In total at least 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.

Other information: In all three-language degrees the full 240 creditsmust be taken from the three languages concerned.


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(M.A. Honours):Three-Subject degrees:Modern Languages (Russianand either French, German,Italian or Spanish) withEconomics, English,International Relations,Linguistics, Management,Social Anthropology

All three-subject combinations areavailable also as 'with Integrated YearAbroad' degrees (see page 18.1)


Russian element of Three-Subject degrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Russian modules

Level 2: At least 40 credits to include either RU2001, or RU2003, orRU2005, and a pass at 11 or better in RU2002, or RU2004, or RU2006.

Level 3 and Level 4: Either (a) at least 75 credits, to include RU3001,RU3002, RU4101, at least 15 credits from RU4104, RU4106 andRU4198, and at least 15 credits from RU3011-RU4108, or (b) for thosespending one semester of the first year of the Honours programme on anapproved course of study in a Russian-speaking environment, 105 credits,to include RU3001, RU3102, RU4101, and a further 15 credits fromRU3011-RU4108. In total at least 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.

(M.A. Honours):Russian with Geography

Available also as a 'with IntegratedYear Abroad' degree (see page 18.1)


Russian element of Major Degree:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Russian modules


Level 3 and Level 4: 150 credits, to include either a) RU3001,RU3002, RU4101, RU4104, RU4199, at least 15 credits from RU3011,RU3014, RU3015, RU3107, and RU4108, and at least 15 credits fromRU3021-RU3030, and RU4128, or b) for those spending one semester ofthe first year of the Honours programme on an approved course of study ina Russian-speaking environment, RU3001, R3102, RU4101, RU4104,RU4199. In total at least 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.

(M.A. Honours):Russian with Linguistics

Available also as a 'with IntegratedYear Abroad' degree (see page 18.1)


Russian element of Major Degree:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Russian modules


Level 3 and Level 4: In Russian, 180 credits, to include either (a)RU3001, RU3002, RU4101, RU4104, RU4199, either RU3015 orRU3107, 15 credits from RU3021-RU3030, 30 credits from RU3015-RU3107, and 30 credits from RU4106, RU4108 and RU4128, or (b) forthose spending one semester of the first year of the Honours programme onan approved course of study in a Russian-speaking environment, RU3001,R3102, RU4101, RU4104, RU4199, 15 credits from RU3015-RU3107,and a further 30 credits from RU4106, RU4108 and RU4128. In total atleast 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.

(M.A or B.Sc. Honours):Combinations with Russian as aminor element are available also as'with Integrated Year Abroad' degrees(see page 18.1)

Russian Minor element of M.A. or B.Sc. Degree:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Russian modules

Level 2: At least 40 credits to include either RU2001, or RU2003, orRU2005, and a pass at 11 or better in RU2002, or RU2004 , or RU2006.

Level 3 and Level 4: 60 credits, to include RU3001, RU3002,RU4101, and 15 credits from RU3011-RU4128. In total at least 90 creditsmust be achieved at Level 4.


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(M.A. Honours):Modern Languages (Spanish)

Available also as a 'with IntegratedYear Abroad' degree (see page 18.1)One year or one semester may bespent in Study Abroad on a recognisedExchange scheme (see page 18.1)

Single Honours Spanish:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Spanish modules (not SP1030).

Level 2: 60 credits comprising SP2001 or SP2005 and a pass at 11 orbetter in SP2002.

Level 3 and Level 4: At least 210 credits, to include SP3201,SP3202, SP4203 or SP4103 (N.B. SP4103 has SP4099 as co-requisite),SP4204, one or more from SP3006 to SP3011 or SP4008, and one ofSP4098 or SP4099, with the remaining credits from the modules availablein the particular calendar year. In total at least 90 credits must be achievedat Level 4.

(M.A. Honours):Modern Languages (two languages):Spanish and French, German,Italian, or Russian

Joint Honours degrees:

Spanish andAncient History, Arabic, ArtHistory, Economics, English,Film Studies, Geography,Greek, International Relations,Latin, Management,Mathematics, MediaevalHistory, Middle East Studies,Modern History*, Philosophy,Scottish History, SocialAnthropology*, TheologicalStudies.

Available as a 'with Integrated YearAbroad' degree (see page 18.1)

One year or one semester may bespent in Study Abroad on a recognisedExchange scheme (see page 18.1)*Timetable clash: combination subjectto arrangements with bothDepartments.

Spanish element of Two-Language and Joint M.A. Degrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Spanish modules (not SP1030).


Level 3 and Level 4: In Spanish 120 credits, SP3201, SP3202,SP4203 or SP4103 (N.B. SP4103 has SP4099 as co-requisite), SP4204,and further credits may be taken from remaining modules available in theparticular calendar year.

For two languages a minimum of 90 and a maximum of 150 credits maybe chosen from either language, and students taking less than 120 credits inSpanish can substitute some of the above for the corresponding SP3001,SP3002, SP4003 or SP4004. In total at least 90 credits must be achievedat Level 4.

Other information: For two-language degrees 240 credits must betaken from the two languages, for all Joint M.A. degrees 120 credits inSpanish are required.

(M.A. Honours):Three-Language degrees:Spanishwith two of French, German,Italian, or Russian


Available as a 'with Integrated YearAbroad' degree (see page 18.1)One year or semester may be spent inStudy Abroad on a recognisedExchange scheme (see page 18.1)

Spanish element of Three-Language and Three-SubjectDegrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Spanish modules (not SP1030).

Level 2: 40 credits comprising SP2001 or SP2005 and a pass at 11 orbetter in SP2002; or a pass at 11 or better in both SP2003 and SP2002.

Level 3 and Level 4: SP3001, SP3002, SP4003 or SP4103 (N.B.SP4103 has SP4099 as co-requisite), SP4004, and further credits may betaken from remaining modules available in the particular calendar year.In total at least 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.Other information: For three-language degrees 240 credits must betaken from the three languages.For two languages at least 150 credits must be taken from the twolanguages.


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(M.A. Honours):Spanish withGeography or Linguistics

Available as a 'with Integrated YearAbroad' degree (see page 18.1)One year or semester may be spent inStudy Abroad on a recognisedExchange scheme (see page 18.1)

Spanish Major element in M. A. Degrees:Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Spanish modules (not SP1030).


Level 3 and Level 4: SP3201, SP3202, SP4203 or SP4103 (N.B.SP4103 has SP4099 as co-requisite), SP4204, and further credits may betaken from remaining modules available in the particular calendar year.In total at least 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.

Other information: 180 credits must be taken from Spanish.

(B.Sc. Honours):Biology, Chemistry, ComputerScience, Economics,Geography, Geoscience,Internet Computer Science,Management, Mathematics,Physics or Statistics withSpanish

(M.A. Honours):Economics, Geography,Mathematics with Spanish

Available as a 'with Integrated YearAbroad' degree (see page 18.1)One year or semester may be spent inStudy Abroad on a recognisedExchange scheme depending onexisting arrangements in other School(see page 18.1)

Spanish Minor element in B.Sc. or M.A. Degrees:

Level 1: 40 credits in First Level Science Spanish modules.

Level 2: 40 credits to include a pass at 11 or better in SP2011 orSP2015, and SP2012.

Level 3 and Level 4: SP3111, SP3112, SP4113, SP4114. Studentsspending a semester abroad may substitute SP4198 for any one of thesemodules. In total at least 90 credits must be achieved at Level 4.

ModulesFilm Studies (FM) ModulesFM1001 Key Concepts in Film Studies

Credits: 20.0 Semester: 1

Description: In this introductory module, we examine key concepts and approaches that are relevant to thestudy of film. Basic concepts such as genre, auteur, narrative, stardom and acting, spectatorship, and audiences willbe considered. We will also explore film form, montage, mise-en-scene and the development of the film industry.We shall begin to examine non-traditional films and filmmaking such as the avant-garde, and art cinema andintroduce students to notions such as art cinemas, national cinemas and world cinemas. The module includesscreenings of important cinematic texts.

Class Hour: 3.00 pm Monday and Thursday, 7.00 – 10.00 pm Tuesday (screening)

Teaching: Two lectures and a screening weekly, plus occasional seminars.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment: Essay = 40%, Quiz = 10%, 2 Hour Examination = 50%

Re-Assessment: 3 Hour Examination = 100%


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FM1002 Film History and Historiography


Description: This module introduces key movements and moments in film history, including: early cinema,German Expressionism, Soviet montage, Surrealism, Classical Hollywood, Italian neo-realism, cinéma direct andvérité, la nouvelle vague, and classical Japanese cinema. Consideration will be given to the development ofinternational film industries and movements. We will also examine the process of writing and researching filmhistory and the status of film as an historical artefact. What kinds of cultural, social and/or political knowledge canwe discern from films of the past? How do the choices we make as to what to deem relevant and irrelevantinformation in regard to film history affect the way in which the cinematic past is understood?

Class Hour: 3.00 pm Monday and Thursday, 7.00 – 10.00 pm Tuesday (screening)

Teaching: Two lectures and a screening weekly, plus occasional seminars.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment: Essay = 40%, Quiz = 10%, 2 Hour Examination = 50%


FM2001 & FM2001 Modules in preparation for 2006-07

French (FR) ModulesFR1001 French Language and Literature I


Prerequisites: Higher, SYS or A-level French (or European equivalent, or International Baccalauréat, or APscore of 4 or 5, or SATII score of 700+).

Anti-requisite: FR1011

Description: This module aims to bridge the gulf between school and university French studies bydeveloping the language skills of post A-Level/Higher entrants and offering them a grounding in the literary andcultural tradition in France. In particular, it aims to ensure grammatical competence and promote comprehension andproduction in both written and spoken modes, and to teach the reading of French literary texts in their socio-culturalcontext and develop basic skills of literary criticism.

Class Hour: 9.00 am

Teaching: Four or Four-and-a-half hours.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment = 40%, 2 Hour Examination = 60%


FR1002 French Language and Literature II


Prerequisite: FR1001


Description: This module aims to ensure grammatical competence and promote comprehension andproduction in written and spoken modes, and to teach the reading of French literary texts in their socio-culturalbackground and develop basic skills of literary criticism, building on FR1001.

Class Hour: 9.00 am

Teaching: Four or Four-and-a-half hours.




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FR1011 French I (Science)


Prerequisites: Standard Grade French (Credit Level 1) or GCSE French (Grade A) or equivalent.

Co-requisites: 40 credits in modules offered in the Faculty of Science.


Description: The module offers practical linguistic preparation with a view to relevant Science degrees withFrench and/or SOCRATES exchanges for Science students with post-beginner level qualifications. Linguistic skillsdeveloped are (i) core linguistic skills (grammar, lexis, discourse); (ii) communicative competence (comprehension,expression) based on science materials.

Class Hour: 1.00 pm Tuesday and Thursday and two tutorial hours by arrangement.

Teaching: Two seminars and two tutorials.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment = 40%, One-and-a-quarter hour written Examination plus a 15-minuteOral Examination = 60%


FR1012 French II (Science)


Prerequisites: FR1011 or Higher or A-level or AS-level French or equivalent.



Description: The module offers practical linguistic preparation with a view to relevant Science degrees withFrench and/or SOCRATES exchanges for entrant students with Higher/AS/A-level qualifications. Linguistic skillsdeveloped are (i) core linguistic skills (grammar, lexis, discourse); (ii) communicative competence (comprehension,expression) based on science materials. Linguistic preparation builds on FR1011 with a more significant input onwriting skills.

Class Hour: 1.00 pm Tuesday and Thursday, and two tutorial hours by arrangement

Teaching: Two seminars and two tutorials.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment = 40%, One-and-a-quarter hour written Examination plus a 15-minuteOral Examination = 60%


FR2015 French III (Science)



Co-requisites: 40 credits in modules offered in the Faculty of Science

Description: The module develops the communication skills, spoken and written, introduced in modulesFR1011 and FR1012. It also aims to consolidate the grammatical base.

Class Hour: 1.00 pm Tuesday and Thursday, and two tutorials by arrangement.

Teaching: Two seminars and 2 practical oral classes.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment = 100%



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FR2016 French IV (Science)



Co-requisites: 40 credits in modules offered in the Faculty of Science

Description: The module develops the communication skills, spoken and written, taught in FR2015. It alsoaims to further consolidate the grammatical base. It completes the pre-Honours training in French for the Sciencestudent, giving access to 3000-level and also prepares students wishing to participate in SOCRATES exchanges inFrance.

Class Hour: 1.00 pm Tuesday and Thursday, and two tutorials by arrangement.

Teaching: Two seminars and 2 practical oral classes.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment = 40%, 15-minute Oral Examination = 30%, 2 Hour Examination = 30%


FR2021 French Language and Society (1)



Anti-requisites: FR2013, FR2031

Description: The module comprises two main elements: (i) French Language and History, which developslanguage skills through the combined study of the French language and the development of French society; (ii)Introduction to French Linguistics, a component which provides a preliminary insight into the relationship betweenthe French language and society and how the French language is structured.

Class Hour: 12.00 noon

Teaching: Four or five hours.



FR2022 French Language and Society (2)


Prerequisites: FR2021

Anti-requisites: FR2031, FR2032

Description: The module develops further the two main elements of FR2021.


Teaching: Four or five hours.



FR2031 French Studies I



Anti-requisites: FR2013, FR2021, FR2022

Description: The module comprises three main elements: (i) French Language and History, which developslanguage skills through the combined study of the French language and the development of French society; (ii)Introduction to French Linguistics, a component which provides a preliminary insight into the relationship betweenthe French language and society and how the French language is structured; (iii) French Literature, a survey coursewhich enhances critical skills and the appreciation of representative French literary texts.


Teaching: Six or seven hours.




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FR2032 French Studies II



Anti-requisites: FR2022

Description: The module develops further the three main elements of FR2031.





German (GM) ModulesGM1001 First Level German A I


Prerequisites: SCE Higher or A-Level German or equivalent.

Description: The module, which lays the foundation for study of German language and literature atuniversity level, is designed for students of German as a foreign language. Two weekly language classes and self-access computer-assisted language practice aim to develop speaking, reading and writing skills and grammaticalcompetence, using materials which cover aspects of contemporary German society and culture. Weekly lectures andseminars introduce students to the study of modern German literature. Based on a range of texts, including prosefiction, poetry and drama, the course aims to help students acquire the skills of reading and analysing literary textsand exploring their historical and cultural significance.

Class Hour: 3.00 pm

Teaching: One lecture, one seminar, two language classes, CALL classroom work.



GM1002 First Level German A II


Prerequisite: GM1001

Description: This module builds on the foundation study of German language and literature in ModuleGM1001. Language classes and CALL practice will further develop speaking, reading and writing skills andgrammatical competence, using materials which cover aspects of contemporary German society and culture. Lecturesand seminars extend the study of modern literary texts and film, helping students to develop further their reading andanalytical skills and placing the texts in their social and cultural historical context.

Class Hour: 3.00 pm

Teaching: One lecture, one seminar, two language classes, CALL classroom work.



GM1003 First Level German B I


Anti-requisite: SCE Higher German or its equivalent

Description: The module provides the first half of an intensive language programme for beginners and thosewith Standard Grade or GCSE German. Students taking the module are strongly advised to proceed to moduleGM1004 in the second semester. Completion of the two modules can provide a one-year foundation for thosestudents looking for an ancillary language skill, or it can lead to entry into the Second Level German course andsubsequently to an Honours degree in German.The emphasis will be primarily on the acquisition of competence inthe German language, both written and spoken, and activities in class will combine the teaching of grammar withthe development of communicative competence and written skills.

Class Hour: 4.00 pm

Teaching: Four language classes.




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GM1004 First Level German B II



Description: The module represents the second half of the intensive language courses for beginners and thosewith intermediate qualifications. Completion of this module and Module GM1003 can provide a one-year foundationfor those seeking an ancillary language skill, or lead to entry into the Second Level German class and subsequentlyto an Honours degree in German. The module builds on the work done in Module GM1003. Students complete thesecond half of a one-year course in modern German and continue to develop their linguistic skills, both written andoral. There is at this stage also some study of selected German literary texts. Class Hour: 4.00 pm




GM1015 First Level German B (Faculty of Science) I


Description: This module provides access to language courses for students in the Faculty of Science withno previous knowledge of German, and those with Standard Grade or GCSE or equivalent. They will share theGM1003 Beginners course. The course aims to teach the skills of speaking, writing and listening to German, andthe fundamentals of German grammar.

Class Hour: 4.00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

Teaching: Four classes.



GM1016 First Level German B (Faculty of Science) II



Description: This module builds on the language course taken by students in GM1015. The continuationcourse will be shared with GM1004, and will aim to further enhance students' listening, speaking, reading andwriting skills in German, and competence in German grammar. The module is designed to equip students to enterappropriate Second level modules and to follow pathways into Honours degrees with German.

Class Hour: 4.00 pm




GM1035 First Level German A (Faculty of Science) I


Description: This module provides access to language courses for students in the Faculty of Science: withHigher or A level or equivalent. They will take the GM1001 (Advanced) language course with an additional ScienceGerman component. The course aims to teach the skills of speaking, writing and listening to German, and to buildon existing knowledge of German grammar.

Class Hour: 10.00 am or 12.00 noon or 2.00 pm or 3.00pm Monday and Thursday, plus 2 hours to bearranged.





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GM1036 First Level German A (Faculty of Science) II



Description: This module builds on the language course taken by students in GM1035. The continuationcourse will be shared with GM1002 and will aim to further enhance students' listening, speaking, reading andwriting skills in German, and competence in German grammar. Students taking this module will have dedicatedScience German course components. The course is designed to equip students to enter appropriate Second levelmodules and to follow pathways into Honours degrees with German.

Class Hour: 10.00 am or 12.00 noon or 2.00 pm or 3.00pm Monday and Thursday, plus 2 hours to bearranged.




GM2001 Second Level German A I



Anti-requisite: GM2003

Description: The module aims to further the written and spoken language skills and the ability to read andanalyse literary texts acquired by students in GM1001 and GM1002. It extends pre-honours coverage of German as auniversity subject with an introduction to German history which will help students to better understand thebackground to their literary and linguistic studies. Language classes will concentrate on practice in writing German,including translation from and into German. Weekly classes with a native-language tutor will enhance oral and auralcompetence. Lectures and seminars on works by two modern authors will develop literary skills.

Class Hour: 9.00 am




GM2002 Second Level German A II


Prerequisite: GM2001 or GM2003


Description: This module builds on the language and literary studies in module GM2001 and completes thepre-honours presentation of core areas of German as a university subject with introductions to the literature ofGermany in the Middle Ages and to contemporary linguistics of German. Language classes will continue toconcentrate on written skills, including translation and the production of practical text types such as letters, reportsand applications. Spoken language classes will further promote students’ oral communicative skills. The literaturecourse will be based on texts by two or three modern authors.

Class Hour: 9.00 am





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GM2003 Second Level German Language A I




Description: This module builds on modules GM1001 and GM1002, and consists of the German Languageelement of module GM2001. It provides practice in writing skills, including translation from and into German. Orallanguage classes develop competence in listening and speaking and extend students’ awareness of contemporaryGerman.

Class Hour: To be arranged.

Teaching: Two to three hours.



GM2004 Second Level German Language A II




Description: This module aims to enhance further students’ skills in written and spoken German and theirknowledge of contemporary German, using the language elements of module GM2002.

Class Hour: 9.00 am Monday and to be arranged.




GM2007 Second Level German Language B I




Description: This module is designed to provide intensive language study for students who have completedthe first level Beginners modules GM1003 and GM1004. It aims to develop language competence through writtenand spoken language classes, with reading and oral and written discussion of texts, writing exercises, includingessays and letters, practice in speaking and listening, and revision of aspects of grammar. Students are expected touse CALL programmes on a self-access basis.

Class Hour: 10.00 am Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.




GM2008 Second Level German Language B II


Prerequisites: GM2007 or GM2009


Description: Building on module GM2007, the module aims to provide further intensive language study forstudents who took the First Level (Beginners) modules. It continues to develop reading, analytical, writing, listeningand speaking skills and grammatical competence. CALL programmes are a prescribed part of the course.

Class Hour: 10.00 am Tuesday and Friday and to be arranged.


Assesment: Continuous Assessment = 40%, 1 Hour Examination = 60%



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GM2009 Second Level German B I




Description: The module is designed for students who have taken the First Level Beginners modulesGM1003 and GM1004 and prepares them for entry to Honours courses by intensive language work, by introducingthem to the study of modern literature, and by providing an introduction to German history which will help studentsto better understand the background to their literary and linguistic studies. It aims to develop language competencethrough written and spoken language classes, with reading and oral and written discussion of texts, writing exercises,including essays and letters, practice in speaking and listening, and revision of aspects of grammar. Students areexpected to use CALL programmes on a self-access basis. Lectures and seminars on works by two modern authorswill develop literary skills.

Class Hour: 9.00 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 10.00 am Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.




GM2010 Second Level German B II




Description: Building on GM2009, the module aims to provide further intensive language study for studentswho took the First Level B modules. It continues to develop reading, analytical, writing, listening and speakingskills and grammatical competence. CALL programmes are a prescribed part of the course. The literature course willbe based on texts by two or three modern authors. Lectures and seminars on mediaeval literature will help studentsacquire reading competence and awareness of the literary culture of the Middle Ages.

Class Hour: 9.00 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 10.00 am Tuesday and Friday, and to bearranged




GM2015 Second Level German B (Science) I


Prerequisites: GM1016 or equivalent and 2nd Level B.Sc. entry.

Description: This module is designed to provide intensive language study for students who have completedthe first level modules GM1015 and GM1016. Students will join GM2007 language classes. The module aims todevelop language competence through written and spoken language classes, with reading and oral and writtendiscussion of texts, writing exercises, including essays and letters, practice in speaking and listening, and revision ofaspects of grammar. Students are expected to use CALL programmes on a self-access basis. There is also a sciencecomponent including a project based on a dossier of texts which involves the preparation of a written report and anoral presentation.

Class Hour: 10.00 am Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and tutorial to be arranged.

Teaching: Four hours.




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GM2016 Second Level German B (Science) II



Description: Building on module GM2015, the module is designed to provide further intensive languagestudy for students who took the First Level (Beginners & Intermediate) modules. Students will join GM2008language classes. The module continues to develop reading, analytical, writing, listening and speaking skills andgrammatical competence. CALL programmes are a prescribed part of the course. There is also a science componentand project based on a dossier of texts which involves the preparation of a written report and an oral presentation.

Class Hour: 10.00 am Tuesday and Friday and 2 tutorials to be arranged.

Teaching: Three to Four hours.



GM2035 Second Level German A (Science) I



Description: The module aims to develop language competence and to explore aspects of contemporary lifeand culture through reading and discussion of a wide range of texts. In written language classes the emphasis is onreading comprehension and analysis of texts, written exercises including essays and letters, and aspects of grammarand usage. Oral language classes foster speaking and listening competence and aim to promote fluency andconfidence in the spoken language. Students are required to do CALL exercises on a self-access basis. There is also ascience component including a project based on a dossier of German texts, with individual tutorial supervision,which leads to a written report and an oral presentation.





GM2036 Second Level German A (Science) II



Description: The module aims to develop language competence and to explore aspects of contemporary lifeand culture through reading and discussion of a wide range of texts. In written language classes the emphasis is onreading comprehension and analysis of texts, written exercises including essays and letters, and aspects of grammarand usage. Oral language classes foster speaking and listening competence and aim to promote fluency andconfidence in the spoken language. Students are required to do CALL exercises on a self-access basis. There is also ascience component including a project based on a dossier of German texts, with individual tutorial supervision,which leads to a written report and an oral presentation.






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Italian (IT) ModulesIT1001 Introduction to Italian Language


Anti-requisite: Higher Italian or its equivalent.

Description: This module is the normal entry point which leads eventually to Honours Italian for beginnersin Italian. It is designed for students with no prior experience of Italian and does not assume any knowledge of thelanguage. The course is intensive and proceeds quickly. It concentrates on grammar and usage through reading,writing, listening and speaking. Computerised materials are also used to supplement classes and full instruction intheir use is provided. There are also lectures introducing aspects of Italian history and culture.

Class Hour: One lecture for all students at 10.00 am on Mondays, language classes are arranged at differenttimes – with groups normally meeting at 10.00 am or 11.00 am, or 12 noon Tuesday – Friday .

Teaching: One lecture and three language classes.


Re-assessment: 3 Hour Examination = 100%

IT1002 Italian Language (Elementary)


Prerequisites: IT1001 or Higher Italian or its equivalent.

Description: The module is intended to build on Module IT1001 and continues its basic aims by increasingthe students' knowledge of and ability to use Italian. It also introduces Italian literature through the reading ofselected short stories. The use of computerised materials to supplement classes continues.

Class Hour: Classes are arranged at different times – with groups normally meeting at 10.00 am or 11.00am, or 12 noon Monday – Friday




IT1003 Italian Language Intermediate I


Prerequisites: A-Level or Higher Italian. A pass mark in an additional, departmental entrance test would allowaccess also to students with a slightly lower qualification (e.g. GCSE, etc.)

Co-requisite: IT1005 or IT1009

Description: This module and its co-requisite provide a thorough and consistently structured revision ofgrammar and a consolidation of speaking, reading, writing skills through formal grammar classes, practical orallanguage classes and an introduction to CALL.

Class Hour: 12 noon Wednesday, remaining two classes to be arranged.

Teaching: Three classes.



IT1004 Italian Language Intermediate II


Prerequisite: IT1003


Description: Building on IT1003, this module and its co-requisite provide a thorough revision of grammarand a consolidation of speaking, reading and writing skills through formal grammar classes, practical oral languageclasses and an introduction to CALL.

Class Hour: 12 noon Wednesday, remaining two classes to be arranged.

Teaching: Three classes.




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IT1005 Contemporary Italian Short Stories


Availability: 2005-06


Description: This module focuses on selected contemporary Italian narrative examined from a literary, socialand historical perspective.

Class Hour: 1.00 pm, remaining class to be arranged.

Teaching: One 2 hour seminar.



IT1006 Italian Renaissance Books of Manners




Description: This module provides an introduction to the language, literature and culture of sixteenth-centuryItaly. Two texts will be studied which describe polite (and impolite!) behaviour, and discuss matters of the deepestmoral significance as well as the most trivial details of etiquette. The texts for study are Castiglione’s Il libro delcortegiano, and Della Casa’s Il galateo.


Teaching: Two classes.



IT1007 Poverty and Politics in Fascist Italy



Co-requisites: IT1003 or IT2001

Description: This module will examine two influential Italian novels dealing with issues of politics andpoverty against the backdrop of fascism. The novels Fontamara, by Ignazio Silone, and Cristo si è fermato a Eboli,by Carlo Levi, both address these issues through different narrative approaches and perspectives. This module willconsider both the differences and the similarities between these works.





IT1008 The Italian Short Story from the 13th to the 20th century



Co-requisites: IT1004 or IT2002

Description: The short story form, racconto or novella, has a long tradition in Italian literature, and thismodule will examine a collection of examples ranging from its origins to the present century, drawn from a range ofauthors including major figures like Boccaccio, Machiavelli, Verga, Pirandello and others.






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IT1010 Beginners Italian for Science 1



Prerequisites: No language prerequisites, but this module is only open to Science students

Description: This is a beginners module for non linguists and does not assume any knowledge of thelanguage. Its aim is to provide an ability to speak, write, listen to and read the Italian language at a basic level,focusing also on material of scientific relevance. CALL will be used to supplement classes.


Teaching: Three Hours.



IT1011 Beginners Italian for Science 2




Description: This module is intended to progress from IT1010 and continues its aims by further developingthe students’ ability to speak, write, listen to and read the Italian language at a basic level. The focus on material ofscientific relevance will be also continued in this module. CALL will be used to supplement classes.


Teaching: Four Hours.



IT2001 Second Level Italian


Prerequisite: IT1002 or IT1004

Description: This module will focus on language work, including translation from Italian, and the linguisticand literary study of selected texts.

Class Hour: 5.00 pm or another hour by arrangement

Teaching: Three language classes and two literature classes.



IT2002 Second Level Italian (Advanced)



Description: This module will focus on language work, including translation from Italian, and the linguisticand literary study of selected texts.

Class Hour: 5.00 pm or another hour by arrangement

Teaching: One lecture, one tutorial and three language classes.




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Linguistics (LI) Modules(LI1001 and LI1002 are taught by English Language Teaching and listedunder ELT )LI2001 Structure of Language


Prerequisites: LI1002

Description: The objectives of this module are to provide a general and fundamental insight into howlanguages are structured, and to introduce students to a number of important descriptive techniques in linguisticanalysis.

Class Hour: 1.00 pm.

Teaching: Three or three-and-a-half hours



LI2002 Aspects of Language


Prerequisites: LI2001

Description: The objectives of this module are to provide a broad outlook on approaches that concentrate,not on the internal structure of language, but on its functioning in a number of external domains; students areintroduced to descriptive and analytic techniques in each of these domains.


Teaching: Three or three-and-a-half hours



Modern Language (ML) ModulesML1401 European Literature and Society I: the Nineteenth Century


Anti-requisites: 1000, 2000 or 3000 level modules in French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Description: The module is designed to introduce students to a range of key literary texts by major Europeanwriters. The texts, which will be studied in English translation, will be taken from nineteenth-century French,German, Italian, Spanish and Russian literature. They will be placed in social and historical context and there will bescope for comparative discussion across the cultures.

Class Hour: 10.00 am.

Teaching: Two or three lectures and one seminar.



ML1402 European Literature and Society II: the Twentieth Century


Anti-requisites: 1000, 2000 or 3000 level modules in French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Description: The module is designed to introduce students to a range of key literary texts by major Europeanwriters. The texts, which will be studied in English translation, will be taken from twentieth-century French,German, Italian, Spanish and Russian literature. They will be placed in social and historical context and there will bescope for comparative discussion across the cultures.

Class Hour: 10.00 am.

Teaching: Two or three lectures and one seminar.




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ML1501 Elementary Modern Greek


Description: The module is an introduction to modern Greek, focusing first on the alphabet and sounds ofthe language, then on basic grammar (nouns, verbs, and other parts of speech). The main grammatical aspects of thelanguage are covered by the end of semester I; in addition there is regular reading of graduated texts throughout thecourse, designed to build and expand the students' vocabulary. One hour of oral tuition with a native speaker isprovided.


Teaching: Four language classes, plus one oral hour to be arranged.



ML1502 Elementary Modern Greek II


Prerequisite: ML1501 or equivalent

Description: The module is a continuation of the introduction to modern Greek, expanding on the knowledgegained in semester I. The focus is on increasing the students' Greek vocabulary, refining their knowledge of grammar(with emphasis on finer points and irregular forms), and increasing their ability to communicate in Greek. One hourof oral tuition with a native speaker is provided.


Teaching: Four language classes, plus one oral hour to be arranged.



ML2003 European Art Song in the Nineteenth Century


Description: The module covers the development of the art song in Germany and France from 1800 to 1900.It explores a selection of outstanding songs from major German and French composers, including Schubert,Schumann, Wolf, Faure and Debussy. While music is the main focus, the module also looks closely at the poetryassociated with the history of song, in particular song texts by e.g. Goethe, Heine and Verlaine. Songs will berelated to their social, musical and literary contexts, and students will be encouraged to develop their own ideas onthe relationship between music and poetry. Students should already have some understanding of musical notation; aknowledge of French and German may be advantageous but is not a requirement, since translations of song texts willbe provided.


Teaching: Two or Three lectures and one seminar.



ML2501 Second Level Modern Greek I


Prerequisite: ML1501 and ML1502

Description: This module expands on the knowledge (grammar and vocabulary) gained in ML1501 andML1502. Building on this foundation, it provides an opportunity to learn and practice more complex grammaticalforms and to develop communication skills in reading and writing, listening and speaking. Some study of selectedshort texts will be included. Aspects of Modern Greek culture (history, arts, and way of life) are also presentedthroughout the module.






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ML2502 Second Level Modern Greek II


Prerequisite: ML2501

Description: This module expands on the knowledge (grammar and vocabulary) gained in ML2501 Buildingon this foundation it an opportunity to learn and practice more complex grammatical forms and to developcommunication skills in reading and writing, listening and speaking. The study of selected short texts will becontinued. Aspects of Modern Greek culture (history, arts, and way of life) are also presented throughout the module.





Russian (RU) ModulesRU1001 Elementary Russian Language I


Anti-requisite: RU1101, SCE Higher Russian or its equivalent.

Description: The module provides the most basic elements of Russian (alphabet, pronunciation, grammar).The module begins with the Cyrillic alphabet and the rules of spelling and pronunciation. The main grammaticalareas covered are the nominal declensions (nouns, adjective, pronouns) and the verbal conjugations, tenses, andaspects. Introductory lectures on Russian history and culture are given in conjunction with RU1101. Oral tuitionwith a native language tutor is provided.

Class Hour: 11.00 am plus one oral hour to be arranged.

Teaching: One lecture and four language classes.



RU1002 Elementary Russian Language II


Prerequisite: RU1001

Anti-requisite: RU1102

Description: The module builds on RU1001, and on completion will have provided a competence in Russiangrammar sufficient for reading Russian texts (books, newspapers etc) with the aid of a dictionary. Further importantareas of Russian grammar are covered, including the short form of adjectives; participles and gerunds; reflexive verbs,imperative and subjunctive moods and relative clauses. Continuation of lectures on Russian history and culture aregiven in conjunction with RU1102. Oral tuition is continued.





RU1005 Advanced Elementary Russian Language and Literature I


Prerequisites: SCE Higher Russian or its equivalent.

Description: The module reinforces and builds on the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary acquired atschool and tests it through a system of regular translations from and into Russian and short written quizzes. Literarytexts in both Russian and translation are taught, and two literary essays are required. Oral tuition is given in small-group classes with a native language instructor.

Class Hour: 4.00 pm plus one oral hour to be arranged.





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RU1006 Advanced Elementary Russian Language and Literature II



Description: The module builds on the level of achievement reached in RU1005. It has elements ofgrammar, translation, study of literature, for which two essays are required, language laboratory work, and oraltuition classes with a native language instructor.

Class Hour: 4.00 pm plus one oral hour to be arranged

Teaching: One lecture and four classes.



RU1011 Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature and Society


Anti-requisites: RU1001, RU1005

Description: This module gives a survey of the major works of nineteenth-century Russian literature intranslation, a brief outline of certain aspects of Russian history, and other aspects of Russian culture. Lectures aregiven on stories, novels and plays in translation by the leading Russian writers of the nineteenth century, and twoessays are required on this period.

Class Hour: 3.00 pm

Teaching: Three or four lectures.



RU1012 Twentieth-Century Russian Literature and Society


Anti-requisite: RU1002, RU1006

Description: This module gives a survey of the major works of twentieth-century Soviet and Russianliterature in translation, and a brief outline of certain aspects of Russian/Soviet history. Lectures are given onstories, novels and plays in translation by leading Russian/Soviet writers of the twentieth century, and two essaysare required on this period.

Class Hour: 3.00 pm

Teaching: Three or four lectures.



RU2001 Intermediate Russian Language I




Description: Following on RU1001-RU1002, this module represents the least intensive of the three second-level Russian tracks. The most important elements of Russian grammar given in the first year are reinforced in thiscourse, and further points of grammar and syntax are taught. There are regular exercises of translation from Russianinto English. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group oral tuition classes with a native languageinstructor.


Teaching: Five classes.




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RU2002 Intermediate Russian Language II


Prerequisite: RU2001 or RU2003


Description: The module continues the work provided in RU2001 and provides a comprehensive andthorough grounding in the Russian language, enough to be able to read all normal Russian texts with the aid of adictionary and to be able to speak the language at an elementary level. The finer points of grammar and syntax aretaught, and these, together with new vocabulary, are reinforced and tested through regular translation exercises fromand into Russian and short written quizzes. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group oral tuition classeswith a native language instructor.


Teaching: Five classes.



RU2003 Intermediate Russian Language and Literature I


Prerequisites: RU1002


Description: The module builds on the language teaching of the first year, and widens the range of literarytexts studied so that the student is prepared for Honours Russian courses, for which it is a prerequisite. The mostimportant elements of Russian grammar given in the First level modules are reinforced, and further points ofgrammar are taught. There are regular exercises of translation from Russian into English, and short written quizzes.Spoken Russian is improved through small-group tuition classes with a native language instructor. More literarytexts in Russian are studied, and two essays are required.

Class Hour: 10.00 am and two hours to be arranged.

Teaching: Seven classes.



RU2004 Intermediate Russian Language and Literature II


Prerequisite: RU2001 or RU2003


Description: The module continues the kind of work provided in RU2003 and is a prerequisite for studentswishing to do Honours Russian. The finer points of grammar and syntax are taught, and these, together with newvocabulary, are reinforced and tested through regular translation exercises from and into Russian and short writtentests. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group oral tuition classes with a native language instructor.Literary texts in Russian are studied, and two literature essays are required.






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RU2005 Advanced Intermediate Russian Language and Literature I



Description: The module builds on the language skills developed by more advanced students in the first yearand widens the range of literary texts studied so that the student is prepared for Honours Russian courses, for whichit is a prerequisite. Finer points of grammar and syntax are taught as are Russian vocabulary and word formation.Spoken Russian is improved through small group tuition with a native Russian language instructor. There areregular exercises of translation into and from Russian, as well as grammar and vocabulary quizzes, oral monologuesand dialogues and two literature essays.





RU2006 Advanced Intermediate Russian Language and Literature IICredits: 30.0 Semester: 2


Description: The module builds on the language skills developed by more advanced students in RU2005 andis a prerequisite for students wishing to do Honours Russian. Further points of grammar and syntax are taught, aswell as an introduction to the historical development of the Russian language. Spoken Russian continues to beimproved through small group tuition with a native Russian language instructor. There are regular exercises oftranslation into and from Russian, as well as grammar and vocabulary quizzes, oral monologues and dialogues andtwo literature essays.





RU2100 Intermediate Russian (Summer Course)

Credits: 40.0 Semester: equivalent to whole year

Prerequisites: RU1002 or RU1102

Description: This module is an intensive four-week Russian language and culture course in Russia whichbrings the student’s proficiency in Russian up to a level equivalent to that reached by students passing RU2002 orRU2004 at the appropriate level (Grade 11). Twenty hours of classes per week in conversation, grammar,vocabulary, translation, and Russian cultural background. Students live with families where little if any English isspoken, thus enhancing their immersion in the Russian language.

Class Hour: Twenty hours per week for four weeks.

Teaching: Lectures and practical classes.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment = 100%

Re-Assessment: Not applicable

Spanish (SP) ModulesSP1001 Spanish Language and Texts (1)


Prerequisites: Higher/A-Level Spanish or equivalent.

Anti-requisite: SP1011

Description: The language part of the module promotes the four skills of reading, writing, listening andspeaking. There is formal grammar instruction and a programme of participative classroom activities, grammarinstruction and CALL work. The texts component is designed to provide language in context and to widen thestudent’s experience of Spanish and Spanish American life and culture through selected writing and film. The literarytexts comprise: Cuentos americanos; Saura, Ay, Carmela; Poetry Anthology; Lorca, Bodas de sangre and La casa deBernarda Alba.


Teaching: One lecture, two language classes and one reading group.




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SP1002 Spanish Language and Texts (2)


Prerequisite: SP1001


Description: This module advances the four skills developed in SP1001. A language course book devised bythe Department introduces a higher level of linguistic difficulty through a series of exercises, participative classwork,grammar instruction and CALL work. The literary texts represent twentieth-century and earlier Spanish, and SpanishAmerican writing, chosen for linguistic enrichment and cultural significance. The course aims at a level ofattainment sufficient to enable the student to enter confidently the 2000 level modules. Texts studied are Pío Baroja,El árbol de la ciencia; Cervantes, ‘Rinconete y Cortadillo’; Lope de Vega, El perro del hortelano; Anthology of LovePoetry.


Teaching: One lecture, two language classes and one reading group.



SP1003 Spanish for Beginners (1)


Anti-requisites: SP1013, SP1011

Description: The objective is to initiate Spanish language acquisition with a firm grounding in the syntax,morphology and vocabulary of the language. The skills developed are accuracy and fluency in reading, writing,listening and speaking. In classes, students are taught and practise new structures. In the computer classroom theseskills are further enhanced through the individual use of a multimedia CALL program and video materials.

Class Hour: 2.00 pm or, if timetable clash, 3.00 pm

Teaching: Two language classes, two CALL classes sometimes replaced by audio-visual sessions, and self-access CALL work.



SP1004 Spanish for Beginners (2)




Description: There are two classes of language instruction per week to continue language initiation and onehour based on CALL program and video materials to consolidate language acquisition and instil accuracy ofexpression. There are also one class hour and one reading group per week devoted to Spanish texts, chosen for theirlinguistic and cultural interest. Parallel texts and English sub-titled films are used initially, and the student is helpedwith annotated texts and computer glossary. Vocabulary and familiarisation with aspects of the Hispanic world areenhanced. A sound basis in the grammar of Spanish in this module facilitates entry into 2000 level modules inSpanish.

Class Hour: 2.00 pm or, if timetable clash, 3.00 pm

Teaching: Two language classes, one CALL class, one lecture and one reading group.




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SP1005 Spanish Language Intermediate (1)


Prerequisites: Higher/A-Level Spanish or equivalent.

Anti-requisites: SP1001 - SP1004, SP1011

Description: This module is designed for students who wish to study Spanish language only. It is not aroute into Honours. The module is not available to Faculty of Arts subhonours students in the first year of study,but is to Arts Honours students who wish to develop their skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking inSpanish. The course book includes exercises which cover comprehension, writing, vocabulary acquisition, grammarand a programme of participative classroom activities to promote good communication.


Teaching: Two language classes.



SP1006 Spanish Language Intermediate (2)




Description: This module is designed only for students who wish to study language on its own and is not aroute into Honours. The module advances the four language skills developed in SP1005 and is based on materialsdesigned to instil accuracy and fluency in Spanish. The mode of teaching emphasises participation and goodcommunication.


Teaching: Two language classes.



SP1007 Intermediate Spanish Language and Literature


Anti-requisites: SP1001, SP1003, SP1005, SP1011

Description: This module, intended for entrant students with a limited knowledge of Spanish (‘crash’ Higheror similar), is designed to enhance their grasp of grammar, their vocabulary and their confidence in reading, writing,oral and aural skills. Those successfully completing this course should be able to proceed to SP1002 in the secondsemester.


Teaching: One lecture, one reading group and three language classes.




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SP1011 Spanish for Science Students I


Availability: To be arranged

Prerequisite: Higher or GCE A-level or AS-level or equivalent

Anti-requisites: SP1001, SP1003, SP1005, SP1007, SP1013


Description: This module offers practical linguistic preparation with a view to relevant Science degrees withSpanish and/or SOCRATES exchanges for Science students with post-beginner level qualifications. The materialtaught is focused on Science issues and the four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing are developedthrough prepared work, class activities and language practicals. There are also two seminars studying scientific textsin Spanish.

Class Hour: 1.00 pm Tuesday & Friday plus two seminars to be arranged

Teaching: Language classes and seminars



SP1012 Spanish for Science Students II






Description: This module offers practical linguistic preparation with a view to relevant Science degrees withSpanish and/or SOCRATES exchanges for Science students with post-beginner level qualifications. The materialtaught is focused on Science issues and the four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing are developedthrough prepared work, class activities and language practicals. Linguistic preparation builds on SP1011. There arealso two seminars per week devoted to the study of scientific texts in Spanish.

Class Hour: 1.00 pm Tuesday & Friday plus two seminars to be arranged




SP1013 Spanish for Beginners for Science Students I





Description: This module is the first half of an intensive Spanish course for beginners or those with littleprevious knowledge (false beginners). Its main aim is the acquisition of competence in Spanish language bydeveloping communicative skills as well as lexical and grammatical accuracy. Computer-assisted learning forms willbe an integral part of this module.

Class Hour: 1.00 or 2.00 or 3.00 pm Monday and Thursday plus two practical classes by arrangement

Teaching: Language classes




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SP1014 Spanish for Beginners for Science Students II






Description: This module is the second half of an intensive Spanish course for beginners or those with littleprevious knowledge (false beginners). Its main aim is to carry on with the acquisition of competence in Spanishlanguage initiated in SP1013 by developing communicative skills as well as lexical and grammatical accuracy.Computer-assisted learning forms will be an integral part of this module. There will also be two seminars devoted toa science-based topic in Spanish.

Class Hour: 1.00 or 2.00 or 3.00 pm Monday and Thursday plus one practical class and two seminars byarrangement




SP1030 Introduction to Modern Latin America


Description: This module offers an introduction to modern Latin American history. Starting with the Warsof Independence (1804-1825), it traces the political history of Spanish America, Brazil and Haiti up to the present.Adopting a thematic approach, within a continental-based narrative, this module focuses on the early national period,the neocolonial period, the age of extremes and the age of neoliberalism. Recent trends towards democratisationwithin a context of globalisation will also be addressed. Whilst the module will stress the common themes betweencountries as far apart as Mexico and Argentina, it will nonetheless highlight specific national contexts. Key eventssuch as the Mexican-American war, the Mexican Revolution, the Chaco War, the Cuban Revolution and Pinochet'scoup of 1973 will all be studied.

Class Hour: 1.00 pm Monday and Friday

Teaching: One lecture, one seminar.



SP2001 Spanish Language and Critical Approaches to Texts (1)




Description: In language the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, writing are developed throughprepared work, class activities and language practicals. Language material will reflect cultural aspects of the Spanishspeaking world. The module maintains progress from SP1002; there is a learning gradient. In texts, major criticalapproaches are studied with reference to the four genres of poetry, prose, drama and film and applied to the criticalanalysis of specific examples of each from the sixteenth century to the twentieth, drawn from Spain and SpanishAmerica.

Class Hour: 11.00 am





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SP2002 Spanish Language and Critical Approaches to Texts (2)


Prerequisites: SP2001, SP2003 or SP2005


Description: The language part of the module consists of two hours each week and one language practicalbased on CAL packages, developing the skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. Language material willreflect cultural aspects of the Spanish speaking world. The module maintains progress from SP2001 and SP2005;there is a learning gradient. The Critical Approaches part of the module consists of two class hours and one readinggroup,with some autotutorial hours based on prepared worksheets and CAL. Literary texts are studied in the contextof regions and epochs including Middle Ages and Renaissance in Spain and modern Spanish America.





SP2003 Spanish Language Advanced (1)


Prerequisite: SP1002 or SP1006


Description: The module is designed for students for whom a language-only course is appropriate and forHonours students in other subjects who wish to develop facility in Spanish in order to advance their Honoursstudies. The student will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. A booklet, Revise & Consolidate,is provided for the module. It consists of twelve units, each combining a topic of grammar, a communicativeactivity in class and varied work, including comprehension and precis.





SP2004 Spanish Language Advanced (2)


Prerequisites: SP2001, SP2003 or SP2005


Description: This module is appropriate for students who wish to study language only and do not intend tostudy Spanish at Honours level. An exception to this rule is the case of students intending to study either Spanishand two other subjects or Spanish and Social Anthropology, for whom there will be special teaching arrangements.It is also appropriate for Honours students in other subjects who wish to develop further language skills for theirHonours programme. The students will develop further the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills thatfeatured in the first semester pre-requisite. The course involves a variety of oral and written tasks. Language materialwill reflect cultural aspects of the Spanish speaking world.






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SP2005 Spanish Language and Texts : ex-Beginners




Description: The module is designed for ex-Beginners in Spanish who wish to move into mainstreamstudies of language and literature. The title of the language programme, Revise and Consolidate, explains its goal:revision and progressively deeper understanding of the language, intensive practice in oral, spoken and written skills.In Texts, study is planned so that thorough vocabulary acquisition, analysis of syntax and understanding of extendedtexts can be realistically achieved. This course not only opens the way to Spanish Honours for ex-Beginners butcould be useful for students who wish to study other subjects in Spain at a later date.





SP2011 Spanish for Science Students III



Prerequisites: SP1011, SP1012



Description: This module develops the communication skills, spoken and written, introduced in modulesSP1011 and SP1012. Material will focus on Science issues and the four skills of reading, listening, speaking andwriting are further developed through prepared work, class activities and language practicals.





SP2012 Spanish for Science Students IV



Prerequisites: SP2011 or SP2015



Description: This module develops the communication skills, spoken and written, introduced in modulesSP2015 (Ex-Beginners) and SP2011. Material will focus on Science issues and the four skills of reading, listening,speaking and writing are further developed through prepared work, class activities and language practicals.

Class Hour: To be arranged





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SP2015 Spanish for Science Students: Ex-Beginners



Prerequisites: SP1013, SP1014



Description: This module is designed for Ex-Beginners in Spanish who wish to move into mainstreamstudies of Spanish language. The goal of this module is to revise and consolidate the knowledge acquired inSP1013/4 as well as to enhance a deeper understanding of the Spanish language. Material will focus on Scienceissues and the four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing are further developed through prepared work,class activities and language practicals.

Class Hour: To be arranged




The details of the Honours modules – that is 3000 and 4000 level modules – which relateto the programmes listed in this section, are available in the Honours Course Catalogue.

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