BAFrench and German (Linguistic Studies)
| Study location | United Kingdom, Southampton |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA |
| Course code | RRC2 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Include French and German to your exams The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in Reading and Writing, 6.0 in Listening and Speaking) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Combining French with German gives you the opportunity of studying two neighbouring European cultures and their hugely important languages. Studying French and German at Southampton offers you real insights into the cultures and societies of the larger French- and German-speaking worlds, and sharpens your understanding of their commonalities and differences.
It is also possible to study German ab initio in combined honours courses and with our accelerated language stages you will reach graduate-level language competence. Strong candidates with grade A in French A level but no previous knowledge of German will be considered for accelerated undergraduate-level German language courses.
In the BA French and German (Linguistic Studies) degree, your language learning is complemented by modules in linguistics. Linguistics describes an approach to the study of language which involves detailed, principled (sometimes termed ‘scientific’) analysis. The scope of linguistics is broad and varied, accommodating many different facets of language structure, language use, language change, language acquisition, and language teaching. In linguistics modules you will have the opportunity to explore many of these subfields of linguistics, from the ‘nuts and bolts’ of language (such as the articulations of the mouth involved in speech, and the principles underlying the structure of sentences), to how its properties are acquired as a first language and as a second language; from how language varies according to its speakers, to the social contexts in which discourse is embedded.
In linguistics option modules on the BA French and German (Linguistic Studies) degree course, you will study linguistics from a general perspective, examining concepts and theories that extend across the languages of the world. You will also study linguistics from the perspective of French and German specifically, in modules such as “The Making of Modern French”, “Exploring French Linguistics”, “Literacy as Social Practice in the French-speaking World”, “Introduction to German Linguistic Studies”, “Language and Society in the German-speaking World”, and “Language and the City”
Programme structure
In year one you will be allocated to a stage of language proficiency in our unique system of seven language levels. This is designed to place you at the stage most appropriate to develop your spoken and written skills, enabling you to make rapid progress.
A special unit in year two will prepare you for your year abroad in year three, and for the academic work you will complete during this year.
If your programme allows you to choose free electives, you can also take a credit bearing language module. These are split into seven stages, from absolute beginner to near-native speaker level. Please consult with your home department as to any regulations concerning module options.
Career opportunities
Employability is embedded into course modules from the first year onwards, right from the first lecture. The university carefully explains the skills being taught and offer a number of optional employability modules.
Your specialist skills in intercultural communication, listening and language will be highly valued by employers.
A year abroad gives you the chance to achieve something away from education-centred activity, such as gaining relevant work experience to help form your future plans. With many employers now expecting extracurricular or voluntary experience, this can prove vital.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.