University of York
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Spanish and Linguistics with a year abroad
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Spanish and Linguistics with a year abroad in Language and Culture Studies is offered by University of York.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Spanish and Linguistics with a year abroad offered by the University of York
Immerse yourself in Spanish language and study the science behind communication.Study a language with an amazing global reach of over 400 million speakers. Spend a year abroad studying, working or teaching in a Spanish-speaking country, consolidating your language skills.Combine the study of Spanish with investigations into the nature of language itself. You'll be taught the language component of the course in Spanish, so you'll become confident using Spanish as a means of communication, and for critical thinking. You'll gain an understanding of Spanish culture and society which will underpin your abilities as a high-level communicator. There are many Spanish-speaking countries to choose from for your year abroad.Your communication skills and intercultural understanding will be complemented by studying linguistics. In studying linguistics you will learn the science behind how we communicate. You’ll engage with the study of language on a conceptual level as well as the detailed level of linguistic data. The University's department is one of the highest-ranked centres for research in linguistics in the UK, and the strength and diversity of their research is reflected in their teaching.The course has flexibility in terms of how much Spanish and linguistics content you study over the four years. Your knowledge and understanding of how a language works, and how it is used will give you a solid foundation for many careers.
Course contentDuring your degree, you'll study modules in Spanish and linguistics and may have the option to study elective modules from another department.Your language modules will explore the society and culture of Spanish-speaking societies and you'll be taught almost exclusively in Spanish. These modules will help you to develop the cultural and linguistic knowledge you'll need to become a high-level communicator in each language.Your linguistics modules will help you understand the nature of language itself: how it is structured, how it has evolved, and how we use and understand it within our society. These modules will enable you to think critically and approach your studies from an analytical point of view.In your second and final years, you can tailor your degree to your interests. In the final year, you can choose from a range of advanced Spanish modules designed to consolidate your critical skills through in-depth research and analysis. You'll also become proficient in all aspects of managing small-scale linguistic analysis projects, from identifying the research questions, to communicating the findings. Many final-year linguistics modules offer you the opportunity to focus on Spanish language as the topic of research.Year 1If you have studied Spanish to A level: you'll take two Spanish modules and four linguistics modules.If you are taking Spanish ab initio (from scratch): you'll take three Spanish modules and three linguistics modules.LanguageYou'll take two 20-credit core modules in Spanish. These modules focus on developing your fluency, accuracy and communication expertise.Spanish Language and Society ISpanish Grammar
Ab initio SpanishIf you are taking Spanish ab initio, you'll take three 20-credit Spanish modules and three linguistics modules.Ab Initio Spanish Language SkillsAb Initio Spanish Language and SocietyAb Initio Spanish Grammar
LinguisticsYou'll take three or four 20-credit linguistics modules depending on your background in Spanish.Introduction to Phonetics and PhonologyIntroduction to SyntaxIntroduction to SociolinguisticsIntroduction to Semantics
Academic integrity moduleIn addition to the above you will also need to complete the online Academic Integrity module.Year 2You'll study six modules overall: two Spanish modules, two linguistics modules, and two more from a range of options.LanguageYou'll study one compulsory language module in Spanish.Spanish Language and Society II (20 credits)You will choose one more 20-credit module in Spanish from the following options:Historical Memory in the Spanish-speaking WorldSpanish & Latin American Culture Through FilmYour studies will focus on issues of culture and society in the Spanish-speaking world. You will develop skills in critical analysis of sources and communicate your findings using Spanish in different registers. You'll tackle questions such as:Why is the Spanish Civil War still a difficult topic in Spain?What is the relationship between the human rights movement and democratisation in Latin America?
LinguisticsYou'll study one core linguistics module.Introduction to Language Acquisition (20 credits)You'll study one 20-credit module, either:Intermediate Phonetics and Phonology orIntermediate Syntax
Option modulesYou'll study two further modules in languages or linguistics, these can include one Languages For All module or an elective module offered by another department.Tgey can offer you unparalleled coverage of the field, with modules taught by world-leading academics in the core areas of syntax, phonetics and phonology, semantics, and sociolinguistics, and in sub-fields including second language acquisition, child bilingualism, and historical-comparative linguistics.Year 3Year abroadYou'll go to a Spanish-speaking country. We assist you in setting up overseas university study, teaching or work placements, and offer guidance on all aspects of the year. See our current year abroad pages for more information.You'll complete two essays while on your year abroad. These are assessed on a pass/fail basis and do not contribute to your final degree grade.Year 4You'll study six modules overall: at least two Spanish modules, up to four linguistics modules, up to two electives from another department.Your final year core module in Spanish is designed to consolidate your critical skills through in-depth research and analysis. By this stage in your degree, you'll be able to demonstrate oral and written fluency, as well as accurate language use in its social and cultural contexts. You will write a research essay of around 3000 words.Language core module (20 credits)Spanish Language and Society III
Language option modules (20 credits)Translation: Methodology and Practice (Spanish)Spanish & Latin American Culture Through FilmLatinos in the USAIndependent Study in SpanishMost linguistics modules require you to have taken certain modules in your first and second year. In some of these, you can choose to focus on a language of your choice. The list belows demonstrates some of the modules that are running this year:Linguistics modules (20 credits)Forensic PhoneticsAdvanced Topics in Phonetics and PhonologyLanguage as ActionMultimodality: Language and the BodyPsycholinguisticsAdvanced Topics in PsycholinguisticsNeurolinguistics: Language and the BrainThe Linguistics of ConsumerismForensic LinguisticsPsycholinguistic Approaches to Second Language AcquisitionApplied Phonological Theory: Clinical Data in EnglishThe Structure of a Language: Modern HebrewEnglish Place-names across Time and Space