BA (Hons) Linguistics with Languages and Cultures (Italian)

The BA Linguistics & Italian course offered by the University of York is a full-time course that combines the study of linguistics and Italian. The course helps students develop an in-depth understanding of the Italian language, including its historical, social, and political aspects, while also delving into the sciences of language.Course Content: The course is divided into four years, with the third year involving living and studying in Italy to enhance the students' language skills and cultural understanding. In the first year, students will begin with modules introducing them to linguistics and the Italian language. The second year builds on the foundational knowledge with a focus on the application of linguistic theories. The last year, post the Italian stay, requires students to undertake a research project or dissertation.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course included are "Sounds of the World's languages", "Meaning in Language and Mind", "Sociolinguistics: An introduction", "Introduction to Italian language and culture", "Italian Culture and History" and advanced linguistics and Italian modules in the final year.Future Careers: The knowledge and skills acquired over the course can be applied to diverse sectors such as translation, interpreting, teaching, publishing, international trade, and diplomacy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.