BA Modern Languages and Cultures with Year Abroad

The BA Modern Languages and Cultures with Year Abroad programme at Durham University - Study Group offers students the opportunity to explore the cultural, historical, and social contexts of modern languages and cultures. Students will develop their language skills in one or more modern languages, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural practices and traditions associated with these languages. The year abroad component provides students with the chance to immerse themselves in a foreign culture, further developing their language skills and gaining valuable international experience. This programme is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in areas such as translation, interpretation, teaching, or cultural diplomacy.

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The programme is designed to provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge in modern languages and cultures, including language acquisition, cultural studies, literature, and linguistics. Students will also have the opportunity to engage with diverse cultural practices and traditions through a variety of course offerings, including courses on film, literature, and history. The year abroad component provides students with the chance to immerse themselves in a foreign culture, further developing their language skills and gaining valuable international experience.

Experience Cultural Diversity and Academic Excellence at Durham University - Study Group

Durham University - Study Group is an ideal choice for students interested in modern languages and cultures due to its reputation for academic excellence and cultural diversity. The university offers a range of programmes that provide students with the opportunity to explore different cultures and languages, while also gaining valuable practical experience through study abroad opportunities and internships. Additionally, the university's location in the north-east of England provides easy access to a rich cultural heritage, including the coast, countryside, and historic sites.

Typically, you will have 10-11 hours of classroom teaching per week in the three years of your degree in Durham. How much of this is devoted to language learning will depend on how many languages you study (up to three in the first year and up to two in the second and final years). Post-A level core language modules mostly involve 2 teaching hours per week, while beginners core language courses in the first year are double modules with 5 or 6 teaching hours per week. Language classes develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills as well as grammatical understanding. Optional modules focusing on a wide range of forms of culture (literary and visual) and cultural history are mostly taught by means of weekly lectures and fortnightly seminars, some of which are conducted in the target language.

A level offer €“ AAA including French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish.