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

The BA in German and Spanish with a Year Abroad course at the University of York offers students a comprehensive and in-depth study of both German and Spanish languages and cultures. This course enables students to develop their skills in two major world languages whilst gaining first-hand experience through a mandatory year abroad in the third year studying or working in Germany, Spain, Austria, Mexico, or South America.Course Content: During the course, the first year builds a solid foundation in both languages. In the second year, students explore literature, cinema, linguistics, and history of both cultures. The third year is spent abroad to develop language skills and cultural knowledge by choosing to either study at a partner institution or work as a language assistant or on a work placement. The final year deepens students' understanding of the language and its related subjects including translation, contemporary cultural issues, and comparative literature.Key Modules: Some of the modules studied in this course include Introduction to German Literature, Introduction to Hispanic Studies, Intermediate German Language, Intermediate Spanish language, Art and Culture in Weimar Germany, Modern Mexico, Advanced Spanish, Advanced German, Memory and Dictatorship in Hispanic Film and Novel, German Film and Society.Future Careers: Alumni of the BA in German and Spanish with a Year Abroad course have gone on to successful careers in fields such as teaching, translation, interpretation, management, and international relations. Others have used their skills to pursue further academic research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.