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

The BA in French and Spanish with a Year Abroad at the University of York is a full-time four-year program that provides students with a deep understanding of the languages, cultures, and societies of the French and Spanish speaking world. The course provides language training from beginners' to advanced levels in both languages along with insights into cultures and societies through study modules in history, politics, literature and more. A core component of the course is spending a year abroad in countries where the studied languages are spoken.Course Content: The course primarily focusses on improving proficiency in French and Spanish language, at either beginner's, intermediate or advanced stages. Students will also study a range of modules exploring the politics, history, literature, visual culture, linguistics and advanced translation of the French and Spanish speaking world. A compulsory third year will be spent abroad, studying or working in either a Spanish or French-speaking country.Key Modules: Language and Society in the French-speaking World, Language and Society in the Spanish-speaking World, Aspects of Latin American History, Contemporary French Politics and Society, Advanced French-English Translation, Advanced Spanish to English Translation, among others.Future Careers: Graduation opens up a range of potential career paths directly related to French and Spanish language skills: Translation, Interpreting, Teaching and language-related roles in international organizations. Knowledge gained in cultural, historical and political aspects also ensures students are versatile for roles in Journalism, International relation sectors, Advertising, Marketing or Public Relations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.