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

The BA German and Italian with a Year Abroad course, offered by the University of York, provides an opportunity to acquire advanced linguistic abilities in both languages as well as a profound understanding of the cultures associated with them. This course offers a balanced curriculum that fully integrates language learning with the study of the cultures, history, philosophy, and literature related to these languages. The highlight of the course is the third academic year, during which students live, work, or study in countries where the languages are natively spoken.Course Content: Students begin from a basic level of proficiency, receiving intensive language training in German and Italian. The key theoretical modules aim to introduce students to the intricacies of these languages through literature, cinema, history, and philosophy. The third year of the degree would be spent abroad, whether studying at a university, teaching English or undertaking a work placement. Key Modules: The course includes core modules on both German and Italian language and culture, alongside optional modules on topics ranging from Nazi Germany to contemporary Italian cinema. Some other prominent modules include 'European Film', 'Artists, Saints and Heroes', 'Fascist Italy', and 'German Romanticism.'Future Careers: The bilingual proficiency and intercultural competencies gained in this course are highly sought after by employers. Graduates can find career opportunities in diverse areas including translation, academia, international business, tourism, media, and diplomacy, among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.