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BA Modern Languages and Film Studies (Japanese)
The BA Modern Languages and Film Studies is a Joint Honours programme combining the study of one world language and culture with the study of world cinemas and audio-visual cultures. Studying for a Joint Honours degree allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge of two subjects, through first-class teaching and including a period of residence abroad. This Modern Languages and Film Studies program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly multicultural and visually mediated world where linguistic proficiency and the insight into how cinematic images mediate societies are invaluable assets.
BA Modern Languages and Film Studies provides you with the opportunity to explore the richness of world cinemas and audio-visual cultures, and gain in-depth knowledge of historical, theoretical, and intercultural approaches to the study of film, as well as the essential communication, research and evaluation skills valued by employers. At the same time, you will develop the language skills and cultural competence that will enable you to engage with and understand how different people and audio-visual contents and media interact bridging linguistic and cultural divides within and between countries.
Our BA Film Studies begins with structured study across a number of bespoke compulsory modules that introduce you to the foundations of the discipline and to other forms of audio-visual culture. You will find out more about the history, language and art of film as a global industry and develop a toolbox of analytical methods and skills.
You will acquire good research skills and be able to analyse complex information before drawing your own conclusions. Having begun your studies with anything from beginner to post-A-level competence in your language of choice, you will graduate with the ability to communicate and defend your views clearly in another language, orally and in writing. In addition, you will have strong research and organisational skills and be confident working independently and in a team. You will also have a strong understanding of cultural diversity, allowing you to work effectively with people whose backgrounds differ from your own. You may have additional applied language skills such as translation and business communication.
Cultural fluency is a cornerstone of effective communication and is essential for understanding of world cinemas and audio-visual cultures. In addition to modules about film culture, genre and the power of film to shape the world we live in, you will have the opportunity to draw on the wider expertise of the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies in world cinemas by choosing modules such as French, German, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian and Japanese cinemas.
Across all levels, our BA Modern Languages and Film Studies programme offers research-led teaching from enthusiastic experts in the field. It also offers innovative assessment methods such as sequence analyses, creative logs, and video essays. It finally includes a considerable element of research-based learning that culminates in an independent research project of your choice at Level 3. This may take the form of a dissertation or a podcast.
A Modern Languages and Film Studies degree opens doors to a myriad of exciting career paths across the service and cultural sectors domestically and internationally.
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
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At Level 1, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take 60 credits in Film Studies and 60 credits in Japanese.
All students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST1252 | Modern Japan | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FILM1700 | Introduction to Film Studies I | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FILM1800 | Introduction to Film Studies II | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| MODL1050 | Introduction to Audio-Visual Culture | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of Japanese will, subject to a placement test, be required to study the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST1280 | Intermediate Japanese (1) | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST1281 | Intermediate Japanese (2) | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of Japanese will be required to study the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST1210 | Basic Japanese Language (1) | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST1220 | Basic Japanese Language (2) | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
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Students will be required to study the compulsory module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL9500 | LCS Year Abroad | 120 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
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At Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Film Studies and a minimum of 60 credits in Japanese. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options with Film Studies or Japanese.
All students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST2719 | Japanese 2: Pre-Advanced Communication Skills 1 | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| EAST2720 | Japanese 2: Pre-Advanced Communication Skills 2 | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| FILM2055 | Critical Approaches to Screen Studies | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Students are required to study a minimum of 20 credits and may study up to 40 credits of the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST2007 | Japan's International Relations | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST2025 | Global Korea in Context: Sociocultural and Political Dynamics | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| EAST2128 | Contemporary East Asian Culture | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST2714 | Death in Japanese Society and Culture | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| EAST2715 | Japanese Cinema in the World | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST2716 | Nature and Technology in Japan: Cultural Images | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students are required to study a minimum of 20 credits and may study up to 40 credits of the following lists of optional modules (Baskets 1-2).
Basket 1: Themes and Issues in Film Studies
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS2450 | Screening Antiquity | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| COMM2850 | Cinematic Themes | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FILM2015 | Women’s Authorship in World Cinema | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FILM2115 | Film Programming and Exhibition: Curating for Cinemas and Festivals | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FILM2230 | Questioning Genre in World Cinemas | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FILM2511 | Realism and the Cinema | 20 | Not running in 202526 |
Basket 2: Regional and National Cinemas
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST2360 | Chinese Cinema | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST2715 | Japanese Cinema in the World | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FILM2030 | Introduction to German Cinema | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FILM2110 | Cinema in France: The Seventh Art | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FILM2202 | Screening Italy: Neorealist cinema to Netflix | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FILM2515 | Issues in Hispanic Cinema | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL2001 | Linguists into Schools | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2003 | Global Queer Politics and Cultures | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL2015 | Black Europe | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2070 | Reception, Transmission and Translation: The Global Circulation of Literature | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2075 | Global Environmental Humanities | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL2250 | Digital Communications Across Cultures | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
All students may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
All students may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
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At Level 3, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Japanese and a minimum of 40 credits in Film Studies. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options with Film Studies or Japanese.
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 Film Studies OR Japanese).
All students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST3285 | Japanese 3: Advanced Communication Skills | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| FILM3055 | Current Enquiries into Film Studies | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| MODL3050 | Final Year Project | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Students who take their FYP in Film Studies are required to take a minimum of 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the following lists of optional modules (from Basket 1 AND Basket 2). Students can take only ONE module per Basket.
Students who take their FYP in Japanese may take up to 20 credits from the following lists of optional modules (from EITHER Basket 1 OR Basket 2).
Basket 1
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST3018 | Death in Japanese Society and Culture | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| EAST3156 | Nature and Technology in Japan: Cultural Images | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST3286 | Advanced Japanese in Context: Culture and Identity | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3287 | Advanced Japanese in Context 5: Japanese Diplomacy and Foreign Policy in Historical Context | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| EAST3580 | Advanced Japanese in Translation | 20 | Not running in 202526 |
Basket 2
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST3016 | East Asian Performing Arts | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST3252 | Modern Japanese History | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3271 | East Asia's Regional Political Economy | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST3350 | Japanese Cinema in the World | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students who take their FYP in Japanese are required to take a minimum of 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the following lists of optional modules.
Students who take their FYP in Film Studies may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS3450 | Screening Antiquity | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| COMM3120 | Film Theory and Aesthetics | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| FILM3026 | Contemporary German Cinema | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FILM3027 | Post-War European Cinema: History, Politics and Aesthetics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FILM3040 | Hollywood and its Others | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FILM3050 | Queer Films on Global Screens | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FILM3230 | Cinema in the Digital Era | 20 | Not running in 202526 |
All students may study up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL3200 | Representing the Holocaust: Transgression and the Taboo | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| 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) |
All students may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
Last updated: 04/07/2025 10:46:33
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