Sheffield, University of, BA (Hons), German and Hispanic Studies
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This course aims to improve students’ written and oral proficiency and their presentation and communication skills, as well as extending their academic knowledge; German language is used for teaching in a number of modules, so that students get to hear and use the language as much as possible. In the course the main focus is on the literature, culture and language use in the German and Dutch-speaking countries; level 1 modules develop students’ ability to work independently, and build on the skills and knowledge the students already have acquired; the language classes entail advanced practice in oral and written communication and include work on German grammar, an introduction to contemporary German society and its historical contexts (taught in German), and an introduction to German writing in its social and literary contexts; students can also take beginners' Dutch; at levels 2 and 3, students take a core module in oral and written German language, as well as translation and interpreting skills; further optional modules include Germanic linguistics, literature, society and politics, history, philosophy and film studies; at level 2 students can also take additional Dutch studies modules if students started with Dutch at level 1; at level 3 there is an option for a module on the language and culture of Luxembourg; the 3rd year is spent abroad, usually as a student at a university, as a language assistant in a school, or on a work placement approved by the department; there are also a number of places on summer courses in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. Hispanic Studies a third of teaching time is devoted to developing students' written and oral fluency in Spanish, supported by language laboratory, video and satellite TV facilities and regular classes with native-speakers; level 1 provides a grounding in the language, culture, history and society of Spain and Latin America; suitably qualified dual Honours students can also take Portuguese or Catalan; levels 2 and 3 allow students to plan their work to suit their particular interests, offering a broad coverage of Spanish and Latin American culture, history and society; level 3 also includes practically-based modules on interpreting, translating, and teaching.
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