BA (Hons) Languages and Cultures (French and German) (with a year abroad)

The BA in French and German with a Year Abroad at the University of York is a full-time undergraduate degree that spans 4 years. This course provides a unique opportunity to explore both French and German language and culture, improving language skills and gaining an in-depth understanding of both societies. Furthermore, the students benefit from spending a year abroad, living and studying in a Francophone and German-speaking context.Course Content: The course combines language learning with an exploration of French and German society and culture, studying everything from popular culture to history, politics and literature. Year 1 involves core modules in French and German grammar and vocabulary, as well as choices of modules focusing on cultural aspects. Years 2 and 4 consist of refining language skills and studying more advanced modules on various aspects of French and German culture. Year 3 is spent abroad in French and German speaking countries, further developing language skills and cultural understanding.Key Modules: The key modules include French/ German Language I and II, Tutorials in French and German Language and Culture, Paris-Berlin: Twentieth-Century Art Movements, Resistance and Memory in France and Germany, and The Invention of the French Revolution.Accreditations: This course does not appear to have specific accreditations.Future Careers: With this degree, career options are broad and varied, with graduates working in fields such as international relations, translation, teaching, journalism, marketing, finance and more. A significant number of graduates also decide to continue their studies through postgraduate programs.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.