2017/18 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Arabic and Russian A
Programme code: | BA-ARB&RUSA | UCAS code: | RT76 |
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Duration: | 5 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Ingo Cornils | Contact address: | i.cornils@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 605
Entry requirements:
For entry requirements for this course please visit www.leeds.ac.uk/coursefinder
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Programme specification:
The programme will:
- Allow students to study the disciplines of Arabic and Russian to the same depth as Single Honours students of the disciplines, but with less breadth in each. This means that Joint Honours students will normally be required to take compulsory and a subset of the optional modules that are also part of the corresponding Single Honours degree programmes, and that they will be assessed on those modules using criteria identical to those applied to Single Honours students. Joint Honours students will reach the same levels of fluency and accuracy in their subjects as Single Honours students.
- At Level One, allow students the flexibility to extend their intercultural and interdisciplinary knowledge and skills, EITHER by means of a 'cornerstone' module, exploring a particular aspect of the field of modern languages and cultures with reference to a range of global cultures, OR by studying a further language.
- At Levels Two and Three, allow students to choose, within certain parameters, optional modules from the full range available within each discipline, and thereby devise pathways of their own choosing.
- Require students to undertake two periods of residence abroad between Levels One and Two. The Years Abroad will normally take the form of two courses of study, one in an Arabic-speaking country and one in a Russian-speaking country. Students opting to spend programme year two in an Arabic-speaking country will be required to spend programme year three in a Russian-speaking one, and vice-versa.
- Allow students the option at Level Three of undertaking an autonomous research project in either discipline, potentially linking the two disciplines by bringing knowledge and understanding gained in one discipline to bear in the other.
- Require students to acquire the flexibility of mind and variety of learning techniques needed to switch between the two disciplines.
- Provide a basis for further advanced study in either Arabic or Russian, or in a cognate interdisciplinary area.
- Have the flexibility to allow students to change programme upon successful completion of Level One, subject to approval. It is normally possible to switch from Joint Honours Arabic & Russian into Single Honours in either discipline.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 1 students must study 120-125 credits. Students are required to take 60 credits of Arabic and 40 credits of Russian, plus a 20 credit cornerstone module (or 20 credits of language modules).
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
ARAB1001 | Beginning Arabic 1 Pre-requisite for: ARAB1002 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ARAB1002 | Beginning Arabic 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ARAB1150 | Early and Medieval Islamic History | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SLAV1101 | Core Russian Language 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:
SLAV1103 | Text and Context: Introduction to Russian Literature | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV1104 | From Icons to iPods: Approaches to Russian Culture | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
As part of your induction to academic work, and in order to provide you with additional support in key areas of your programme, students are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to undertake the following 5-credit Study Skills module. This module resides above the required 120 credits students take in Level 1 and as such it is not compulsory, but it draws together key guidance that augments provision elsewhere.
MODL1500 | LCS Academic Essentials | 5 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students are required to study 20 credits from the following cornerstone modules. However, they may chooose to substitute one of the language modules in the list of options in the subsequent subset.
A. If a language is named on the degree programme, the student may not take cornerstone or discovery language modules in that language.
B. Candidates choosing a language module should ensure that they also enrol onto any co-requistie modules as part of their discovery credits.
C. Candidates thinking of changing degree programme at the end of level 1 should seek advice before choosing their cornerstone and discovery modules. Subject areas in SMCL require students to have taken 40 credits in a language.
MODL1050 | Introduction to Audio-Visual Culture | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL1060 | Language: Structure and Sound | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MODL1070 | World Histories | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL1090 | Intercultural Competence: Theory and Application | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MODL1100 | Politics, Culture and Society | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL1150 | Worlds of Literature | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL1401 | Discourse, Culture and Identity | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
ARAB1003 | Persian for Beginners | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB1006 | Turkish for Beginners | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CLAS1200 | Intermediate Ancient Greek | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CLAS1250 | Intermediate Latin | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CLAS1810 | Beginners Ancient Greek | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CLAS1910 | Beginners Latin | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
EAST1703 | Basic Thai Language and Culture 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
FLTU1003 | Beginners Korean | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1020 | Beginners Japanese | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1021 | Elementary Japanese | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1022 | Beginners Japanese | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FLTU1023 | Lower Intermediate Japanese | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1103 | Beginners Polish | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
FLTU1123 | Lower Intermediate Korean | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
FLTU1301 | Beginners French 20 credits, Semester 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
FLTU1302 | Beginners French 20 credits, Semester 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FLTU1303 | Beginners French 20 credits, Semester 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1313 | Elementary French 20 credits, Semesters 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1322 | Lower Intermediate French 20 credits, Semester 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FLTU1323 | Lower Intermediate French 20 credits, Semesters 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1333 | Upper Intermediate French 20 credits, Semesters 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1345 | Advanced French | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1401 | Beginners German | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
FLTU1402 | Beginners German 20 credits, Semester 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FLTU1403 | Beginners German 20 credits, Semesters 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1413 | Elementary German 20 credits, Semesters 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1423 | Lower Intermediate German 20 credits, Semesters 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1433 | Upper Intermediate German 20 credits, Semesters 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1443 | Advanced German | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1601 | Beginners Italian 20 credits, Semester 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
FLTU1602 | Beginners Italian 20 credits, Semester 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FLTU1603 | Beginners Italian 20 credits, Semesters 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1613 | Elementary Italian 20 credits, Semesters 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1623 | Lower Intermediate Italian 20 credits, Semesters 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1802 | Beginners Spanish 20 credits, Semester 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FLTU1803 | Beginners Spanish 20 credits, Semesters 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1808 | Beginners Spanish 20 credits, Semester 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
FLTU1813 | Elementary Spanish 20 credits, Semesters 1&2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1823 | Lower Intermediate Spanish | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1833 | Upper Intermediate Spanish | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1901 | Beginners Mandarin | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1902 | Beginners Mandarin | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FLTU1911 | Elementary Mandarin | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1923 | Lower Intermediate Mandarin | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FREN1010 | Language Awareness and Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
GERM1030 | German Core Language 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
GERM1041 | German Core Language Intensive (I) | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
ITAL1010 | Italian Language A | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ITAL1030 | Beginners Italian 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SLAV1111 | Beginners Czech | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO1010 | Practical Language Skills in Spanish 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO1025 | Beginners Portuguese | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO1080 | Portuguese Language for Beginners 1A | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SPPO1084 | Intermediate Portuguese Language | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SPPO1090 | Spanish Language for Beginners 1A | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SPPO1091 | Pre-Intermediate Spanish Language (A2 of the CEFR) | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SPPO1092 | Intermediate Spanish (B1 of the CEFR) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO1145 | Catalan Language and Culture I | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will spend the second year of the programme in an Arabic-speaking country, approved by the School. Alternatively, candidates may spend the second year in the country relating to their other language.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
ARAB9001 | Year Abroad | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will spend the third year of their programme in Russia. Alternatively, candidates may spend the third year in the country relating to their other language.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
SLAV9001 | Year Abroad | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Discovery modules:
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 2 students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take 60 credits in Arabic and 40 credits in Russian. The remaining credits should be taken in either of the named subjects or taken as discovery modules.
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).
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
ARAB2010 | Advanced Arabic Grammar and Translation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB2020 | Essential Skills in Practical Arabic | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV2101 | Core Russian Language 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules:
ARAB2075 | Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
ARAB2180 | Culture and Society in the Arab World | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ARAB2310 | Modern Middle Eastern History | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
ARAB2880 | Contemporary Arabic Media | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules:
FOAR2000 | Research Placement | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV2103 | Applied Russian Language 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV2105 | Ideology and Imagination: Prose Literature in 19th Century Russia | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV2107 | Not by Bread Alone: Everyday Culture under the Soviet Regime | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV2109 | Postcommunist / Postmodernist Identities | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV2111 | The Sounds of Russian | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 |
- FOAR2000 can only be counted as a Russian module if the project undertaken relates to Russian and you have sought prior approval of the Programme Manager.
- Not all modules will be available every year.
Discovery modules:
Candidates may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in the two named subjects.
Year5 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 3 students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take 60 credits in Arabic and 40 credits in Russian. The remaining 20 credits can be taken in either of the two named subjects or as a Discovery Module.
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).
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
ARAB3020 | Advanced Skills in Arabic Language | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV3101 | Core Russian Language 3 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules:
ARAB3072 | Islam and Modernity | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ARAB3110 | Middle Eastern Politics: Regimes, Societies and Conflict | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB3888 | Advanced Media Arabic: Translation Skills in Text Typology | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules:
ARAB3010 | Arabic Stylistics | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ARAB3050 | Arab Drama on Stage and Screen | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
ARAB3140 | Authoritarianism and Democratisation in the Arab World | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
MODL3310 | Final Year Project: Extended Essay | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL3320 | Final Year Project: Translation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
Candidates will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules:
MODL3310 | Final Year Project: Extended Essay | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL3320 | Final Year Project: Translation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV3104 | Fyodor Dostoevsky: Artist and Prophet | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV3112 | Gender Identity in Soviet and Post-Soviet Russia | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
SLAV3113 | Russian (New) Media | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
SLAV3114 | Russian Advanced Translation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV3116 | Imagining the Post-Soviet Realm: Popular Culture and Representation of Russia and the Newly Independent States since 1991 | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
SLAV3124 | Out of the frying pan into the fire: Russian society from perestroika to the Crimean annexation (1985-2015) | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
- Candidates may not take a module from this group that they taken in another group/year.
- Not all modules will be offered in each year.
Discovery modules:
Candidates may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in the two named subjects.
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