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

BA Italian and Linguistics with a Year Abroad is a four-year undergraduate course offered by the University of York. This course allows students to combine their passion for Italian culture, language, and linguistics with the opportunity to experience a year abroad enhancing their language and cultural skills.Course Content: The BA Italian and Linguistics with a Year Abroad at the University of York places equal emphasis on both the Italian and Linguistics elements of the course. It begins with a Year 1 Foundation where students study contemporary Italian, linguistics, and Italian culture, followed by Year 2 where they begin to specialize. In Year 3, students spend time studying or working in Italy, while in their final year, they delve deeper into their specializations and complete an extended essay or dissertation.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology, Language and Society, Italian Cinema and Media, Language Attitudes, Linguistic Variation and Change, and History of the Italian Language. During the year abroad, students can study at a partner university or teach English in an Italian school.Accreditations: Not specified. Future Careers: This course offers graduates a foundation for careers in a wide range of sectors, including translation and interpreting, international business, teaching, media, and public service roles. Many graduates also proceed to further study or research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.