University of Wolverhampton, BA (Hons), German and English

German Year 1: This could be an introduction to European literature, to language studies, or to linguistics; alternatively, students can choose to study key themes in 19th century European history. Year 2: Students may opt to study censorship or concepts of realism in European literature, semantics, or the impact of the European Union on the social, political and economic development of Europe; they may even wish to expand their studies by exploring Swedish language, culture and society, or investigate the constraints on language variation imposed by social context and stylistic choices. Year 3: Students can study Facism in Europe, issues of multiculturalism in Germany and Austria, or questions of identity in European literature; an exploration of words and their structure, or a German studies project are further options. English Year 1: Delves into the inner workings of English, exploring theories of language and writing; it focuses on English as it is used today, and provides a strong introduction to literature and poetry. Year 2: Expands linguistic appreciation, taking in themes as diverse as American literature, Romanticism and journalistic writing; it investigates the literary classics, realism and the novel, as well as bringing critical thinking to students' studies. Year 3: Provides a historical perspective, from the Renaissance, to the darkest (as well as the most enlightened) corners of 18th Century literature and the Victorian vision, up to the 1960s; it also explores contemporary literature, as well as looking at English in the West Midlands, and issues of gender and language.