International Languages and Cultures (2021)

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.

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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.