2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Modern Languages and Philosophy (Italian)
| Programme code: | BA-ML/IT&PH | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Maria Chiara La Sala | Contact address: | M.C.LaSala@leeds.ac.uk |
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/docs/qaa/sbs/sbs-languages-cultures-and-societies-23.pdf?sfvrsn=3c71a881_10
The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Philosophy outlined here
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-philosophy.pdf
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:
BA Modern Languages and Philosophy (Italian)(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
On this Joint Honours course, you'll combine Philosophy with your chosen language.
On the philosophy side of your degree, your first year will introduce you to topics such as moral philosophy and the history of western philosophy, and you will learn to construct and analyse philosophical arguments.
You will be expected to maintain a balance over a few key areas of philosophy such as value philosophy, the history of philosophy, or theoretical philosophy (such as theories of knowledge and being).
You will also be able to specialise in topics that interest you through optional modules such as feminist philosophy, ancient philosophy, continental philosophy, and philosophy of language. Some of these philosophy modules are undergoing revision, but the list below will give you a flavour of what is likely to be available on this course.
Whether you’re starting your language from beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, you’ll reach a professional standard in your chosen language through intensive learning practice and year abroad. Depending on the language that you are studying, you will spend either Year 2 or Year 3 in a country where your chosen language is spoken.
If you are taking your language as a beginner, you'll focus on building up quickly your language skills through your compulsory language modules. If you're an advanced learner, your compulsory language module will allow you to consolidate and broaden your language skills.
You will complement your language studies by exploring the cultures and societies of the countries where your chosen language is spoken as well as other countries around the world, choosing from a range of topics, including literature, cinema, popular culture, history, and politics.
In your final year, you will be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with philosophy or with your chosen language. Depending on your choice of Final Year Project, you'll also have the flexibility to choose from a range of more specialised philosophy or cultural modules to deepen your knowledge.
You can enhance your professional language skills through modules on translation, interpreting or languages for business.
Combining rigorous thinking with communication and professional skills, this degree prepares you for an international career in many sectors.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| ITAL1025 | Exploring Italy: Introduction to Italian Culture and Society | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHIL1260 | How To Do Philosophy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study ONE of the following modules
| 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) |
Students will be required to study at least ONE of the following modules:
| PHIL1080 | The Good, the Bad, the Right, the Wrong | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL1090 | Knowledge, Self and Reality | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of Italian (B1 of the CEFR or equivalent) will be required to study the following module:
| ITAL1015 | Intermediate Italian (B1 of the CEFR) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of Italian will be required to study the following modules:
| ITAL1030 | Beginners Italian (A1 of the CEFR) | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ITAL1032 | Lower Intermediate Italian (A2+ of the CEFR) | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Route A
Students taking ITAL1015 may take up to 20 credits of the following lists of optional modules (EITHER from Basket 1 OR from Basket 2).
Basket 1
| ITAL1034 | Art and Literature in Medieval and Renaissance Italy: An Introduction | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ITAL1040 | Italy from Fascism to the Present | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Basket 2
| PHIL1005 | The Mind | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL1007 | Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL1015 | Thinking About Race | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL1022 | Philosophy Meets the World | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students taking ITAL1015 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 Philosophy and a minimum of either 40 or 60 credits in Italian depending on whether they have prior knowledge of the language. Of the remaining credits, up to 20 can be taken as Discovery modules and the rest may be taken as either further modules in Philosophy or Italian.
Students are required to pass a minimum of 40 credits in each of their two main subjects.
Compulsory modules:
Optional modules:
Students who took ITAL1010 and ITAL1020 will be required to study the following module:
| ITAL2015 | Italian Language A | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students who took ITAL1025, ITAL1030 and ITAL1032 will be required to study the following module:
| ITAL2016 | Italian Language B | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students will be required to study at least 40 credits and may study up to 60 credits from the following optional modules:
| PHIL2615 | How Do You Know? Topics in Epistemology | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL2631 | God, Thought and the World: Topics in Philosophy of Religion | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL2906 | Do the Right Thing: Topics in Moral Philosophy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL2915 | How to Live Together: Topics in Political Philosophy | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL2925 | Reality Check: Topics in Metaphysics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students taking ITAL2015 will be required to study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules; Students taking ITAL2016 will be required to study a minimum of 40 credits from the following optional modules:
Students wishing to choose MODL2001 as one of their Italian options must take a minimum of 60 credits in Italian in Level 2.
| FILM2202 | Screening Italy: Neorealist cinema to Netflix | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| ITAL2023 | Introduction to Dante's Comedy | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ITAL2025 | Linguistic Variety in Modern Italy | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ITAL2500 | Modern Italian Identities Across Cultures | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2001 | Linguists into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2015 | Black Europe | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2075 | Global Environmental Humanities | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 |
Discovery modules:
Students may choose to study up to 20 credits of Discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in either Philosophy or Italian.
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.
| MODL9500 | LCS Year Abroad | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
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 Philosophy 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 module:
| ITAL3010 | Italian Language 3 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students are required to take ONE of the following Final Year Project modules.
| MODL3300 | Final Year Project: Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3340 | Final Year Project: Extended Translation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3350 | Final Year Project: Digital Documentary (Podcast) | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PRHS3000 | Independent Research Project in Philosophy, Religion or History of Science | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PRHS3001 | Integrated Research Project in Philosophy, Religion or History of Science | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PRHS3700 | External Placement: Beyond the University | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students will be required to study between 40-80 credits in Philosophy. The number of credits you have available for options modules will depend on whether you choose to take your Final Year Project in Philosophy or your other subject. If you take your Final Year Project in Philosophy, you will be able to take fewer option modules in this subject.
Candidates can choose to study further credits from the following optional Philosophy modules:
| PHIL3112 | Kant | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3123 | Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3125 | Continental Philosophy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3320 | Philosophy of Biology | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3321 | Metaethics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3322 | Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3421 | Philosophy of Mind | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3700 | Feminist Philosophy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3723 | War, Terror and Justice | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3851 | Introduction to Philosophy of Modern Physics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3852 | Philosophy of Modern Physics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3855 | Philosophical Issues in Technology | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3865 | Philosophy of the Social Sciences | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students will be required to study between 40-80 credits in Italian. The number of credits you have available for options modules will depend whether you choose to take your Final Year Project in Italian or Philosophy. If you take your Final Year Project in Italian you will take fewer optional modules in this subject.
Students will be required to study up to 40 credits from the following optional modules:
| ITAL3200 | ‘Femminismi’. Theories and practices of gender in the Italian context | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ITAL3400 | Made in Italy. Italian for Business | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3410 | Contemporary World Literature | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3600 | Material Cultures and Cultures of Consumption | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| MODL3610 | Adventures of the Imagination: Crime and the Fantastic Across Continents | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3620 | Decolonial Approaches | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3630 | Social Movements across Cultures | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3650 | Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Discovery modules:
Students may choose to spend up to 20 credits of Discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in Philosophy 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.
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