University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in French and German
The Master of Arts in French and German in Language and Culture Studies is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 5 YEARS.
Master of Arts in French and German offered by the University of Aberdeen
French and German at Aberdeen brings together two top-rated subjects and a great pairing of major European languages to give you a strong competitive advantage in the European and international world. With the specialist language, cultural, and academic skills you will gain, you will be extremely attractive to employers in many areas of business, arts, education, tourism and media.French at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, gaining the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment. You will add to your growing language skills with courses in contemporary civilisation and culture, Francophone and post-colonial studies, philosophy, history, sociology, linguistics, theatre and most genres and periods of literature from the middle ages to the present day.You will be taught by staff recognised internationally for their research, from Renaissance studies to the politics of culture and difference in contemporary France. At Honours level, you will have the opportunity to study topics in which our staff are leading experts.German at Aberdeen also scored ‘Excellent’ in the latest Teaching Quality Assessment. You will gain a solid grounding in the German language whatever your level, together with courses in social, historical and cultural aspects of German-speaking countries, encounter the world of German artistic expression in the form of literature, film and art and gain a deeper understanding of Germany’s complex history.As an integral part of your 4-year programme, you will spend your third year developing your languages and cultural familiarity, with half the year spent as a language assistant or visiting student in a French-speaking country and half in Germany or Austria.This subject combination is a great preparation for a career in European organisations including the EC, international business, tourism, language teaching, or with transferable skills appealing to employers in many other fields.
What you'll study
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesAcademic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:BeginnerBeginners French Language 1 (FR1028)Beginners French Language 2 (FR1528)Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1021) AND/OR Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1527)German for Beginners 1 (GM1054)German for Beginners 2 (GM1554)Background to German Beginners 1 (GM1049) AND/OR Background to German Beginners 2 (GM1549)
QualifiedQualified French Language 1 (FR1029)Qualified French Language 2 (FR1529)Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1022) AND/OR Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1526)German Language 1 (GM1050)German Language 2 (GM1550)Modern German Culture 1 (GM1052) AND/OR Modern German Culture 2 (GM1556)Plus further courses of choice to make up 120 credit points.Beginners French Language 1 (FR1028)Qualified French Language 2 (FR1529)Qualified French Language 1 (FR1029)Beginners French Language 2 (FR1528)Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1021)Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France In Context (FR1527)Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1022)Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1526)German for Beginners 1 (GM1054)German for Beginners 2 (GM1554)Background to German for Beginners 1 (GM1049)Background to German for Beginners 2 (GM1549)German Language 1 (GM1050)German Language 2 (GM1550)Modern German Culture 1 (GM1052)Modern German Culture 2 (GM1556)
Year 2Compulsory CoursesModern German Culture 3 (GM2043)Modern German Culture 4 (GM2543)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:Ex-beginnerAdvanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012)Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512)German Language (Advanced Introductory) 1 (GM2040)German Language (Advanced Introductory) 2 (GM2540)Plus, select one of the following:Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2014) AND/OR Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2514)Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2014) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)**Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2514) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)
QualifiedAdvanced French Language 1 (FR2002)Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502)German Language 3 (GM2042)German Language 4 (GM2542)Plus, select one of the following:French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013) AND French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2513)French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)**French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2513) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)All options will select credits from courses of choice to make up 120 credits.NOTE: ** Level 2 students opting to take the combination FR 2513/FR 2514 and FR 2510 should be aware the credit weighting will be 45 credits in the first half session and 75 credits in the second half session as opposed to the standard 60/60. This will result in a heavier workload in the second half session.Advanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012)Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512)Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2014)Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2514)Advanced French Language 1 (FR2002)Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502)French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013)French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2513)German Language (Advanced Introductory) 1 (GM2040)German Language (Advanced Introductory) 2 (GM2540)German Language 3 (GM2042)German Language 4 (GM2542)
Year 3Compulsory CoursesHalf the academic year spent in a French-speaking country and the other half in a German-speaking country.
Year 4Compulsory CoursesSenior Honours French Language (FR4089)German Language Study for Senior Honours (GM4099)
Optional CoursesChoose one of the following options:Dissertation in French (FR4097) OR Dissertation in German Studies (GM4052)Select further level 4 French and level 4 German courses to make up 60 credits in each discipline.Dissertation in German (GM4052)Dissertation in French (FR4097)
Year 5Compulsory CoursesSenior Honours French Language (FR4089)German Language Study for Senior Honours (GM4099)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following dissertation options:Dissertation in French (FR4097)Dissertation in German Studies (GM4052)Select credits from level 4 French and level 4 German courses to make up 60 credits in each discipline.Dissertation in French (FR4097)Dissertation in German (GM4052)