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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies Programme Catalogue 2021/2


UHPL-AYB32: BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French and Spanish)

Route: BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French and ab initio Spanish) with Year Abroad

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MODERN LANGUAGES (FRENCH AND SPANISH)

Mode of attendance: Full-time with Year Abroad

Normal programme duration: 4 years


Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
  

Possible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL10987 French written and spoken language 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
PL11021 Introduction to Spanish: language and society 24 credits       [equivalent to 48 CATS credits]

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL10952 Europe since 1789 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
PL10953 France and the Revolution(s): 1789-1968 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 24% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL20988 French written and spoken language 2 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
PL21027 Introduction to Spanish: language in context 24 credits       [equivalent to 48 CATS credits]

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL20961 Continuity and change in contemporary French politics and society, 1969 to today 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL20424 Introduction to English language teaching 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PL20724 European Union politics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PL20878 Research design and methods 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL21058 Intercultural awareness and the year abroad 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3 onwards

This is a new course for which only Years 1 and 2 are being delivered in 2021/2. Years 3 and 4 of the course will be added to these catalogues in 2022/23 and 2023/24 respectively.

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.