2022/23 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Modern Languages (French and Portuguese)
| Programme code: | BA-ML/FR&PO | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Maria Garcia Florenciano | Contact address: | M.GarciaFlorenciano@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 480
Entry requirements:
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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:
The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Languages, Cultures and Societies
Programme specification:
The programme will:
- The distinctiveness, appeal and strength of University of Leeds Joint Honours programmes lie in the unusual combination of depth, breadth and flexibility which they offer, as well as in the exceptional range of language combinations available
- They permit students to study two languages in depth and to degree level, while acquiring a broader range of skills than is typically possible within a single honours degree
- Students acquire the flexibility of mind and variety of learning techniques needed to switch between two languages
- A further element of distinctiveness is the flexibility of the programme structure, which allows students to change direction easily
- These programmes provide the opportunity to undertake study abroad.
Research Skills:
1. Develop students' independent research and project management skills so they are able to undertake, with supervision, an autonomous piece of sustained research work (the Final-Year Project).
2. Develop advanced presentation skills in oral and written modes.
3. Develop analytical, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
4. Act with academic integrity and develop awareness of research ethics appropriate for the field(s) of study.
Language Skills and Intercultural Awareness:
1. Develop advanced language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
2. Develop an understanding of the vocabulary, grammar and registers of the language(s) studied.
3. Develop an understanding of the ways in which cultures interact.
4. Equip students to work and function effectively in another country.
Subject Knowledge:
1. Develop a general knowledge of the societies in which the target language is spoken.
2. Develop in-depth knowledge of aspects of literatures, cultures, linguistic contexts, history, politics, social and economic structures.
3. Equip students with the knowledge needed for a critical understanding of the field(s) of study.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Students are required to take 120 credits at Level 1.
Compulsory modules:
Students must study the following compulsory modules:
| FREN1010 | French Language Awareness and Skills (Common European Framework B2) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FREN1020 | Introduction to French Studies (Resistance and Desire) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO1035 | Introduction to Brazil, Portugal and Portuguese Speaking Africa | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO1080 | Portuguese Language for Beginners 1A | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SPPO1081 | Portuguese Language for Beginners 1B | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students with prior knowledge of Portuguese may, subject to a placement test, study the more advanced language module SPPO1083 instead of SPPO1080 and SPPO1081.
Optional modules:
ALL students are required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules.
| ARAB1003 | Persian for Beginners | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB1006 | Turkish for Beginners | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB1015 | Arabic for Beginners | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CLAS1200 | Intermediate Ancient Greek (Level 1) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CLAS1250 | Intermediate Latin (Level 1) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CLAS1810 | Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 1) | 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) | |
| FLTU1013 | Elementary 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) | |
| FLTU1033 | Upper Intermediate Japanese (20 credits) | 20 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| FLTU1123 | Lower Intermediate Korean | 20 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| FLTU1843 | Advanced Spanish | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FLTU1901 | Beginners Mandarin | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep 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) | |
| FLTU1933 | Upper Intermediate Mandarin 20 Credits | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| 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) | |
| MODL1700 | Introduction to Film Studies I | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL1800 | Introduction to Film Studies II | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan 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) | |
| SPPO1145 | Catalan Language and Culture I | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Students are required to take 120 credits at Level 2.
Compulsory modules:
Students must study the following compulsory modules:
| FREN2015 | French Language in Contexts | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2091 | Portuguese Language Skills | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students are strongly recommended to spend a Year Abroad in the country of their weaker language and a Term Abroad in the country of their stronger language. Students are asked to choose a Term Abroad module for their stronger language. Students should discuss their options in relation to the periods of residence abroad with the Programme Manager.
ALL students will be required to study 30 credits from the following Term Abroad modules:
| FREN9002 | French Term Abroad | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SPPO9002 | Spanish/Portuguese Term Abroad | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
The Term Abroad modules FREN9002 and SPPO9002 will not be available for students starting their programme from September 2023 onwards.
Students will be required to study a minimum of 15 credits and a maximum of 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| SPPO2021 | Film and Literature in the Portuguese-speaking World | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2415 | Culture and Society in the Portuguese-Speaking World | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students will be required to study a minimum of 15 credits and a maximum of 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| FREN2065 | Aspects of French History 1789-1914 | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FREN2085 | Laughter, Love and Chivalry: Society and Culture in the French Middle Ages | 15 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| FREN2095 | Politics and Society in France since 1945 | 15 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| FREN2125 | The Foundations of Modern French Thought | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FREN2195 | The Age of Extremes: Culture, Crisis and Commitment between the Wars | 15 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| FREN2205 | Cinema in France: The Seventh Art | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FREN2265 | Black Atlantic: African and Caribbean Culture in French | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FREN2295 | The Short Form in French and Francophone Literature | 15 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| FREN2345 | Twentieth and Twenty-First Century French Fiction | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FREN2355 | Introduction to Professional French Translation and Interpreting | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students may study up to 15 credits from the following optional language and culture modules
| ARAB2008 | Arabic for Beginners 2 | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FLTU2334 | Introduction to Professional French | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| GERM2011 | German Language Skills in Context | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ITAL2011 | Italian Language A | 15 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| ITAL2017 | Italian Language B | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ITAL2202 | Screening Italy: Neorealist cinema to Netflix | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2005 | Linguists into Schools | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2016 | Black Europe | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2111 | Cinema in France: The Seventh Art | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SLAV2410 | The Spaces of Russian Literature | 15 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| SPPO2011 | Practical Language Skills in Spanish 2 | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2221 | Practical Skills in Spanish B1/B2 | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2231 | Lower Intermediate Portuguese | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2596 | Catalan Language and Culture II | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
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 this period of residence abroad involves studying at a University, a list of approved locations and institutions will be provided for you during Level 2. Where you are able to choose a location, you must have this approved by the Year Abroad Tutor in your language area.
Optional modules:
Students will be required to take one of the following core residence abroad modules. Please note that the appropriate Level 2 module(s) in the language needs to be passed in order progress to the Year Abroad. The Year Abroad will be in the language in which they did not take a Term Abroad in Year 2.
| FREN9001 | French Year Abroad Pre-requisite for: Year 4 | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO9001 | Spanish/Portuguese Year Abroad Pre-requisite for: Year 4 | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Students are required to take 120 credits at Level 3.
Compulsory modules:
Students must study the following compulsory modules:
| FREN3010 | Advanced French Language Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3110 | Advanced Portuguese Language | 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) |
Students may study up to 40 credits from the following optional modules:
| SPPO3701 | Urban Realities and Representations in the Portuguese Speaking World | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students may study up to 40 credits from the following optional modules
| FREN3073 | Theory and Practice of Interpreting (French and English) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FREN3093 | Iconic Images | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FREN3094 | The Kaleidoscope: Cultural Perspectives on Contemporary France | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FREN3641 | The Algerian War of Independence: From the Colonial to the Post-Colonial | 20 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| FREN3751 | French Cinema, Sex and Gender | 20 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| FREN3770 | Theory and Practice in French-English Translation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FREN3865 | Paris in Revolt. The May 1968 events, past and present | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
The following modules can be taken in and count towards either French or Portuguese credits. Students may choose to study up to 40 credits from the modules below instead of FREN/SPPO optional modules.
| MODL3200 | Representing the Holocaust: Transgression and the Taboo | 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 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3610 | Adventures of the Imagination: Crime and the Fantastic Across Continents | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| 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 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3800 | Linguists into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
- Students wishing to choose MODL3800 as one of their French options must take a minimum of 60 credits in French in the final year including FREN3010.
- Students wishing to choose MODL3800 as one of their Portuguese options must take a minimum of 60 credits in Portuguese in the final year including SPPO3110.
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