2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Modern Languages and Film Studies (German)

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

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:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Languages, Cultures and Societies outlined here: 

https://www.qaa.ac.uk/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-languages-cultures-and-societies

The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Communication, Media Film and Cultural Studies outlined here:

https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-communication-media-film-and-cultural-studies.pdf?sfvrsn=28e2cb81_4

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/2024 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme: href="https://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/dynprogrammes.asp?Y=202425&P=BAL%2FGR%26FS-R">BA Modern Languages and Film Studies (German)(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

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.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

At Level 1, students must study 120 credits.

Students on Route B must take 120 credits across their two subjects. Students are required to take 60 credits in Film Studies and 60 credits in German.

Overall, students on Route A must take 100 credits across their two subjects. Students on Route A are required to take 60 credits in Film Studies and 40 credits in German. Students on Route A may take the remaining 20 credits as discovery modules or as further options with Film Studies or German.

Compulsory modules:

All students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Route A

Students with prior knowledge of German (B1 of the CEFR) will be required to study the following modules:

Route B

Students with no prior knowledge of German will be required to study the following modules:

Route A

Students with prior knowledge of German (taking GERM1010) may take up to 20 credits from the following lists of optional modules (from EITHER Basket 1 OR from Basket 2):

Basket 1

Basket 2

Route A

Students taking GERM1010 may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules:

Discovery modules:

Route A
Students taking GERM1010 may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

At Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in both Film Studies and German. Of the remaining credits, 20 should be taken as optional Film Studies or German modules and the final 20 credits may be taken either as Discovery modules or in further optional Film Studies or German modules.
Students are required to pass a minimum of 40 credits in each of their two main subjects.

Compulsory modules:

Students must study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students will be required to study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Students who took GERM1010 and GERM1080 in level 1 must take the following module:

Students who took GERM1020, GERM1021 and GERM1085 at level 1 must study the following modules:

Students taking GERM2010 are required to study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules; Students taking GERM2020 may choose to study up to 40 credits from the following optional modules (but are NOT permitted to take GERM2060):

Students wishing to choose MODL2001 as one of their German options must take a minimum of 60 credits in German in Level 2.

Discovery modules:

Students may choose to spend up to 20 credits of Discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in Film Studies or German.

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

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 residence abroad involves studying at a University, a list of approved locations and institutions will be provided for you. Where you are able to choose locations, you must have these approved by the Year Abroad Tutor in your language area.

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following core residence abroad module. Please note that the appropriate Level 2 module(s) in the language needs to be passed in order progress to the Year Abroad.

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

In Level 3 students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in both Film Studies and their chosen language. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining credits should be taken in either of the named subjects or taken as Discovery modules. All students must take 40 credits as a Final Year Project module, which can be taken in - and count towards - either of their two subjects. Please note that not all modules will be available every year.

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:

Students must study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students are required to take ONE of the following Final Year Project modules.

Students will be required to study between 40-80 credits in Film Studies. The number of credits you have available for options modules will depend on whether you choose to take your Final Year Project in Film Studies or your other subject. If you take your Final Year Project in Film Studies, you will be able to take fewer option modules in this subject.

Students will be required to study between 40-80 credits in German. The number of credits you have available for options modules will depend whether you choose to take your Final Year Project in German or Film Studies. If you take your Final Year Project in German you will take fewer optional modules in this subject.

Students will be required to study up to 40 credits from the following optional modules:

Students wishing to choose MODL3800 as one of their German options must take a minimum of 60 credits in German in the final year, including GERM3010.

- Students wishing to choose MODL3800 as one of their German options must take a minimum of 60 credits in German in the final year including GERM3010.

The following modules can be taken in and count towards either German or Film credits. Students may choose to study up to 40 credits from the modules below instead of GERM/Film optional modules.

Discovery modules:

Students may choose to spend up to 20 credits of Discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in Film Studies or their chosen language.
- Finalists may only take Level 1 modules that are listed as Discovery Skills modules (skd) and only to the value of 20 credits.

Last updated: 02/05/2024 06:03:47

Disclaimer

Browse Other Catalogues

• Undergraduate module catalogue
• Taught Postgraduate module catalogue
• Undergraduate programme catalogue
• Taught Postgraduate programme catalogue

Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD