The programme will:
- The distinctiveness, appeal and strength of University of Leeds Joint Honours programmes lie in the unusual combination of depth, breadth and flexibility which they offer, as well as in the exceptional range of language combinations available
- They permit students to study two languages in depth and to degree level, while acquiring a broader range of skills than is typically possible within a single honours degree
- Students acquire the flexibility of mind and variety of learning techniques needed to switch between two languages
- A further element of distinctiveness is the flexibility of the programme structure, which allows students to change direction easily
- These programmes provide the opportunity to undertake study abroad.
Research Skills:
1. Develop students' independent research and project management skills so they are able to undertake, with supervision, an autonomous piece of sustained research work (the Final-Year Project).
2. Develop advanced presentation skills in oral and written modes.
3. Develop analytical, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
4. Act with academic integrity and develop awareness of research ethics appropriate for the field(s) of study.
Language Skills and Intercultural Awareness:
1. Develop advanced language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
2. Develop an understanding of the vocabulary, grammar and registers of the language(s) studied.
3. Develop an understanding of the ways in which cultures interact.
4. Equip students to work and function effectively in another country.
Subject Knowledge:
1. Develop a general knowledge of the societies in which the target language is spoken.
2. Develop in-depth knowledge of aspects of literatures, cultures, linguistic contexts, history, politics, social and economic structures.
3. Equip students with the knowledge needed for a critical understanding of the field(s) of study.
(No longer recruiting from 2022/23)
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Students are required to take 120 credits at Level 1.
Students must study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREN1010 | French Language Awareness and Skills (Common European Framework B2) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| FREN1020 | Introduction to French Studies (Resistance and Desire) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO1091 | Pre-Intermediate Spanish Language (A2 of the CEFR) | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| SPPO1093 | Spanish for Beginners (A1 of the CEFR) | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SPPO1410 | Researching Spanish and Latin American Studies | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
ALL students are required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules. Students are NOT permitted to take a module in either of their chosen languages:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAB1006 | Turkish for Beginners | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| ARAB1015 | Arabic for Beginners | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CLAS1200 | Intermediate Ancient Greek | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CLAS1250 | Intermediate Latin | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| CLAS1810 | Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 1) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CLAS1910 | Beginners Latin | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| EAST1703 | Basic Thai Language and Culture 1 | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FILM1700 | Introduction to Film Studies I | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FILM1800 | Introduction to Film Studies II | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL1050 | Introduction to Audio-Visual Culture | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL1060 | Language: Structure and Sound | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL1070 | World Histories | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL1090 | Intercultural Competence: Theory and Application | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL1100 | Politics, Culture and Society | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL1150 | Worlds of Literature | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL1401 | Discourse, Culture and Identity | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO1145 | Catalan Language and Culture I | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
(No longer recruiting from 2022/23)
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Students are required to take 120 credits at Level 2.
Students must study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREN2015 | French Language in Contexts | 15 | Not running in 202526 | PFP |
| SPPO2211 | Política y Sociedad en el Mundo Hispanohablante Contemporáneo | 15 | Not running in 202526 | PFP |
| SPPO2221 | Practical Skills in Spanish B1/B2 | 15 | Not running in 202526 | PFP |
Students are strongly recommended to spend a Year Abroad in the country of their weaker language and a Term Abroad in the country of their stronger language. Students are asked to choose a Term Abroad module for their stronger language. Students should discuss their options in relation to the periods of residence abroad with the Programme Manager.
ALL students will be required to study 30 credits from the following Term Abroad modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREN9002 | French Term Abroad | 30 | Not running in 202526 | PFP |
| SPPO9002 | Spanish/Portuguese Term Abroad | 30 | Not running in 202526 | PFP |
Students will be required to study between 30-45 credits of optional modules from their two chosen languages.
Students will be required to study a minimum of 15 credits and a maximum of 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREN2095 | Politics and Society in France since 1945 | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| FREN2205 | Cinema in France: The Seventh Art | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| FREN2345 | Twentieth and Twenty-First Century French Fiction | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| FREN2355 | Introduction to Professional French Translation and Interpreting | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| MODL2016 | Black Europe | 15 | Not running in 202526 |
Students will be required to study a minimum of 15 credits and a maximum of 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPPO2101 | Issues in Hispanic Cinemas | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| SPPO2511 | Latin America since Independence (c1800 - c1930) | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| SPPO2681 | Modern Spain (1868-1975) | 15 | Not running in 202526 |
Students may study up to 30 credits from the following optional language and culture modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAB2008 | Arabic for Beginners 2 | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| FILM2111 | Cinema in France: The Seventh Art | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| GERM2011 | German Language Skills in Context | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| ITAL2202 | Screening Italy: Neorealist cinema to Netflix | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| MODL2005 | Linguists into Schools | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| MODL2016 | Black Europe | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| SPPO2091 | Portuguese Language Skills | 15 | Not running in 202526 | |
| SPPO2596 | Catalan Language and Culture II | 15 | Not running in 202526 |
(No longer recruiting from 2022/23)
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Students will spend this year of their programme in a country or region where the language of interest is used both in official contexts and as a daily means of communication. Where this period of residence abroad involves studying at a University, a list of approved locations and institutions will be provided for you during Level 2. Where you are able to choose a location, you must have this approved by the Year Abroad Tutor in your language area.
Please note that the appropriate Level 2 module(s) in the language needs to be passed in order progress to the Year Abroad. The Year Abroad will be in the language in which they did not take a Term Abroad in Year 2.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL9500 | LCS Year Abroad | 120 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
(No longer recruiting from 2022/23)
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At Level 3, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in French and a minimum of 40 credits in Spanish. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects.
All students must take 40 credits as a Final Year Project (FYP) module, which can be taken in - and count towards - either of their two subjects (EITHER French OR Spanish).
In order to be eligible for an Honours degree, students must meet the normal Rules for Award by passing all modules which are designated to be passed for award or progression and by passing the required number of credits at each level as specified in the Curricular Regulations (at least 200 credits at Level 2 or above, of which at least 100 should be at Level 3).
All students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREN3010 | Advanced French Language Skills | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MODL3050 | Final Year Project | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| SPPO3010 | Practical Language Skills in Spanish 3 | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Students who take their FYP in Spanish are required to take a minimum of 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the list of French optional modules.
Students who take their FYP in French may take up to 20 credits from the list of French optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREN3073 | Theory and Practice of Interpreting (French and English) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FREN3093 | Iconic Images | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| FREN3094 | The Kaleidoscope: Cultural Perspectives on Contemporary France | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| FREN3641 | The Algerian War of Independence: From the Colonial to the Post-Colonial | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FREN3751 | French Cinema, Sex and Gender | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| FREN3865 | Paris in Revolt. The May 1968 events, past and present | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students who take their FYP in French are required to take a minimum of 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the list of Spanish optional modules.
Students who take their FYP in Spanish may take up to 20 credits from the list of Spanish optional modules. Students may study up to 40 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPPO3062 | Spanish in an Economic and Business Context | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3071 | Contemporary Spain: Politics, Culture and Society After Franco | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3420 | Spanish-English Translation | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3535 | Catalan Language and Culture III | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3715 | Nationalism and Internationalism in the Spanish-Speaking World | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| SPPO3800 | Icons and Stars: Celebrity and Revolution in Spain and Latin America | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3900 | Race and Representation in the Spanish-speaking world | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
The following modules can be taken in and count towards either French or Spanish credits. All students may study up to 40 credits from the following list of optional modules instead of French or Spanish optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL3410 | Contemporary World Literature | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3600 | Material Cultures and Cultures of Consumption | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| MODL3610 | Adventures of the Imagination: Crime and the Fantastic Across Continents | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| MODL3620 | Decolonial Approaches | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3630 | Social Movements across Cultures | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3650 | Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3800 | Linguists into Schools | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students wishing to choose MODL3800 as one of their Spanish options must take a minimum of 60 credits in Spanish in the final year including SPPO3010.
Students wishing to choose MODL3800 as one of their French options must take a minimum of 60 credits in French in the final year including FREN3010.
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