International Languages and Cultures (2021)
International Languages and Cultures provide students with both cultural knowledge and communication skills in Chinese, French, Japanese or Spanish. A Major in this field will combine papers in intercultural communication, language and culture. Students are given the option of developing language skills in one or more languages whilst learning about international cultures across the globe.
International Languages and Cultures is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Arts (BA). International Languages and Cultures may also be taken as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled. For students seeking to add a second language alongside their Major language specialisation, Minors in Chinese, French, Japanese or Spanish are also available.
To complete International Languages and Cultures as a single major for the BA students must gain 135 points from papers listed for International Languages and Cultures, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must include INTLC102 and 15 points from the 100 level papers listed, LINGS203 and 30 points from the 200 level papers listed, INTLC304, 15 points from INTLC301, CHINE331, FRNCH331, JAPAN331, SPNSH331 or INTLC380 and 30 points from the 300 level papers listed.
Within the major in International Languages and Cultures, there are four language specialisations:
Chinese French Japanese Spanish
To complete a major in International Languages and Cultures, with a specialisation in either Chinese, French, Japanese or Spanish students must gain at least 60 points from one of the specialisation lists below:
Chinese: CHINE131, CHINE231, CHINE232, CHINE331, CHINE332, INTLC301 or INTLC303.
French: FRNCH131, FRNCH231, FRNCH232, FRNCH331, FRNCH332, INTLC301 or INTLC317.
Japanese: JAPAN131, JAPAN231, JAPAN232, JAPAN331, JAPAN332, INTLC301 or INTLC303.
Spanish: SPNSH131, SPNSH231, SPNSH232, SPNSH331, SPNSH332, INTLC301 or INTLC312.
To complete International Languages and Cultures as part of a double major for the BA or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for International Languages and Cultures, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must include INTLC102 and 15 points from the 100 level papers listed, LINGS203 and 30 points from the 200 level papers listed, INTLC304, 15 points from INTLC301, CHINE331, FRNCH331, JAPAN331, SPNSH331 or INTLC380 and 15 points from the 300 level papers listed.
To complete a minor in International Languages and Cultures, students must complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for International Languages and Cultures, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete INTLC101 or INTLC102, INTLC304 and 30 points from CHINE or FRNCH or JAPAN or SPNSH coded papers.
Note: Students with prior knowledge of the language they wish to specialise in must follow recommendations for entry points in the relevant subject or consult the relevant Programme Convenor before enrolling in language acquisition papers.
Note: Students are encouraged to contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office for programme advice.
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- Prescriptions for the GradCert(IntLang&Culture) and GradDip(IntLang&Culture)
- Graduate Study
- 100 Level
- 200 Level
- 300 Level
Prescriptions for the GradCert(IntLang&Culture) and GradDip(IntLang&Culture)
A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included International Languages and Culture at an advanced level in their first degree.
For further details, contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office.
Graduate Study
International Languages and Culture is not currently a subject for the BA(Hons) or MA. However, graduates of a BA in International Languages and Culture with a B average may be eligible to enter graduate papers in the language they have chosen for the INTL&C major, at the discretion of the Head of the School of Arts.
100 Level
Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location CHINE131 Chinese for Beginners 15.0 21A (Hamilton) An introductory paper designed for students with no previous knowledge of Chinese. It takes an integrated approach involving all four of the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students with prior knowledge of Chinese should consult the Convenor of Chinese. CHINE132 Chinese for Beginners 2 15.0 21B (Hamilton) This paper is the continuation of CHINE131/CHIN131 and focuses on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing the Chinese language at an elementary level. FRNCH131 French for Beginners 15.0 21A (Hamilton) Learn the basics of written and spoken French including greetings, family, city life and daily routines. No previous knowledge of French is needed. FRNCH132 French for Beginners 2 15.0 21B (Hamilton) Learn to talk and write in French about food, travel, careers and past events. You will need some prior knowledge of French. INTLC101 International Languages and Cultures 15.0 21B (Hamilton) & 21G (Online) This paper introduces students to major world cultures and their languages in a comparative context. Students will gain a critical understanding of culture and diversity through examining the languages and cultures of China, France, Japan, Spain and Latin America. JAPAN131 Japanese for Beginners 15.0 21A (Hamilton) This paper assumes no previous knowledge of Japanese. It takes an integrated approach to the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. JAPAN132 Japanese for Beginners 2 15.0 21B (Hamilton) This paper continues from JAPAN131. SPNSH131 Spanish for Beginners 15.0 21A (Hamilton) & 21G (Hamilton) Learn the basics of written and spoken Spanish including greetings, family, city life and daily routines. No previous knowledge of Spanish is needed. SPNSH132 Spanish for Beginners 2 15.0 21B (Hamilton) The continuation of SPNSH131. This paper aims to build confidence in the language skills already acquired. Equal attention is given to each of the skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. This course aims to improve students' proficiency in both written and spoken Spanish and takes students to level A2 of the Common Europe... 200 Level
Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location CHINE231 Intermediate Chinese 1 15.0 21A (Hamilton) This paper focuses on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing the Chinese language at an intermediate level. CHINE232 Intermediate Chinese 2 15.0 21B (Hamilton) This paper is the continuation of CHINE231. FRNCH225 The French-speaking World from Astérix to Zombies 15.0 21B (Online) Discover the result of contact between French, regional and Indigenous cultures in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. Topics include language revitalisation, the Slave Trade, Creoles and Vodou. This paper is taught in English. FRNCH231 Intermediate French 1 15.0 21A (Hamilton) Take your written and spoken French to the next level. This paper focuses on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing the French language at an intermediate level. INTLC200 Spanish & Latin American Business Culture: Intercultural Competence 1 15.0 21A (Online) In this intermediate paper, students will acquire knowledge of Spanish in a practical and professional context related to business and tourism. Additionally, students will acquire geographic literacy and cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world and basic linguistic competence in Spanish. INTLC221 Understanding East Asia 15.0 21B (Hamilton) This paper offers a critical examination of historical traditions and contemporary life in East Asia, with a focus on China and Japan, and their roles within a global context. This paper is taught in English and is open to all students, including those who have no prior knowledge of Chinese and Japanese. INTLC222 European and Latin American Cultures 15.0 21A (Online) This paper explores aspects of European and Latin American cultures, history and society. This paper is taught in English and is open to all students, including those who have no prior knowledge of French and Spanish. JAPAN231 Intermediate Japanese 1 15.0 21A (Hamilton) This paper focuses on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing the Japanese language at an intermediate level, and introduces further skills fundamental to communicative competence. JAPAN232 Intermediate Japanese 2 15.0 21B (Hamilton) This paper is the continuation of JAPAN231. SPNSH231 Intermediate Spanish 1 15.0 21A (Hamilton) & 21A (Online) This intermediate language acquisition paper enables students to gain competence in grammar and conversation as well as in Spanish and Latin American cultures and conversation. SPNSH232 Intermediate Spanish 2 15.0 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Online) This paper is the continuation of SPNSH231. 300 Level
Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location CHINE306 Reading and Translation Skills: Chinese 15.0 21B (Hamilton) This paper is designed primarily for native speakers of Chinese. It is taught bilingually and aims to improve students' bilingual reading skills and develop students' ability to translate from and into Chinese and English. CHINE307 Political and Economic Modernisation in Chinese-speaking Asia 15.0 No occurrences This paper explores the different models of political and economic modernisation adopted in the four predominantly Chinese-speaking regions of Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Note: This paper is taught in English. CHINE321 Translation Methodology and Practice 15.0 21B (Hamilton) This paper develops students' ability to translate from Chinese to English and vice versa, utilising a variety of readings. Note: This paper is designed for non-native speakers of Chinese only. Native Chinese speakers are eligible to enrol in CHINE306. CHINE331 Advanced Chinese 1 15.0 21A (Hamilton) This paper focuses on advanced Chinese language learning and is a continuation of Intermediate Chinese 2. CHINE332 Advanced Chinese 2 15.0 21B (Hamilton) This paper focuses on advanced Chinese language learning and is a continuation of Advanced Chinese 1. FRNCH317 French Culture from Versailles to the Revolution 15.0 21B (Hamilton) A study of France's literary, social, and historical movements from the Golden Age of Versailles through to the Enlightenment and the Revolution it inspired. FRNCH331 Advanced French 1 15.0 21A (Hamilton) Use your French in practical contexts. This paper covers work, CV-writing, presentations, travel, accommodation and everyday life in France. FRNCH332 Advanced French 2 15.0 21B (Hamilton) Extend your written and spoken French skills through creative writing and discussion of current affairs in France. INTLC304 Cultural Identities in the Age of Globalisation 15.0 21A (Online) This paper explores the formation of cultural identities and the challenges they face in the age of globalisation through case studies from the Hispanic, French, Japanese and Chinese speaking world. INTLC380 Study Abroad 1 15.0 21G (Block), 21I (Block) & 21X (Block) This paper will enable students to undertake appropriate individual study abroad programmes as part of their undergraduate degree. Each study programme should have a significant component of time spent offshore, with a series of assessments being agreed in advance with the paper convenor. INTLC390 Directed Study 15.0 21A (Hamilton), 21B (Hamilton), 21D (Hamilton) & 21H (Hamilton) At the discretion of the relevant Programme Convenor, students undertake independent but guided research on a topic of the student's choice JAPAN321 Translation Methodology and Practice 15.0 21B (Hamilton) This paper examines the methodology and practice of Japanese to English and English to Japanese translation, utilising a variety of readings and media such as recipes, user manuals and movie subtitling. JAPAN331 Advanced Japanese 1 15.0 21A (Hamilton) This paper focuses on advanced Japanese language learning and is a continuation of Intermediate Japanese 2. JAPAN332 Advanced Japanese 2 15.0 21B (Hamilton) This paper is the continuation of JAPAN331. SPNSH300 Spanish Internship 15.0 21A (Hamilton), 21A (Online), 21B (Hamilton), 21C (Online) & 21H (Hamilton) SPNSH300 enables students to either credit professional practice such as work experience - here or abroad (i.e. language assistants in Spain or Latin America) or complete tasks related to an independent or collaborative research project. SPNSH310 Advanced Spanish Language 15.0 21A (Hamilton) This is an advanced language paper designed to enhance oral, aural and written proficiency in the language. The course aims to improve students' proficiency in both written and spoken Spanish. One aspect of the paper's multidisciplinary learning context, is that students will engage in a variety of exercises such as listening to au... SPNSH321 Spanish-English Translation Methodology and Practice 15.0 21B (Hamilton) This paper applies translation theory through a variety of texts and contexts such as journalism,literature, humour, film, and subtitling.
2021 Catalogue of Papers information current as of : 6 May 2022 9:37am