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

The BA in German and Linguistics at the University of York is a full-time degree course lasting four years, including a year abroad. This course provides a deep understanding of the German language, its structure, history and use, and its intertwining with culture, society, and thought. The linguistics study allows students to explore language in all its aspects.Course Content: The first year of the course involves German language work and a foundational module in linguistics. In the second year, while continuing with language work, students can choose modules on aspects of German society, culture, and history, and options in theoretical and applied linguistics. The third year is spent studying, teaching, or doing an internship in a German-speaking country. In the final year, students undertake an extended essay or project and choose from a wide range of advanced options in German studies and linguistics.Key Modules: Key modules include Foundations in Linguistics, The Making of Modern Germany, Language, Mind, and Society, and Translation: Theory and Practice. Other modules include Morphology, Discourse Analysis, History of Linguistics, and Analyzing Syntax.Future Careers: The BA in German and Linguistics program prepares students well for diverse careers such as teaching, interpreting and translating, international relations, and the public sector. Graduates can also find work in journalism, marketing, and business.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.