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2022/23 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Modern Languages (French and Spanish)

Programme code:BA-ML/FR&SPUCAS 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:

For entry requirements for this course please visit: 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:

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 must ensure that they enrol on the correct French and Spanish language pathways. Those students with prior knowledge of either language should ensure that they meet the pre-requisites for Advanced French and/or Spanish - see Coursefinder for specific requirements.
Students MUST choose at least ONE language of which they have prior knowledge.
In level 1, students must take 120 credits in total. Students are required to take a minimum of either 40 or 60 credits in both French and Spanish, depending on whether they have prior knowledge of the languages. All students should take 20 credits of language and culture broadening modules. Only those students taking two languages of which they have prior knowledge will be able to take 20 credits of Discovery modules (or take further optional FREN/SPPO modules) at level 1. Students are required to pass a minimum of 40 credits in each of their two main subjects.

Compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

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

FREN1010French Language Awareness and Skills (Common European Framework B2)20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FREN1020Introduction to French Studies (Resistance and Desire)20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

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

FREN1012French for Beginners (A1 of the CEFR)20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
FREN1013Pre-Intermediate French (A2 of the CEFR)20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
FREN1023Ab Initio Introduction to French Studies (Resistance and Desire)20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

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

SPPO1010Practical Language Skills in Spanish 120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO1420Researching Spanish and Latin American Studies20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

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

SPPO1091Pre-Intermediate Spanish Language (A2 of the CEFR)20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
SPPO1093Spanish for Beginners (A1 of the CEFR)20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
SPPO1410Researching Spanish and Latin American Studies20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

ALL students are required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules.

ARAB1003Persian for Beginners20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB1006Turkish for Beginners20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ARAB1015Arabic for Beginners20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
CLAS1200Intermediate Ancient Greek (Level 1)20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
CLAS1250Intermediate Latin (Level 1)20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
CLAS1810Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 1)20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
CLAS1910Beginners Latin20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
EAST1703Basic Thai Language and Culture 120 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
FLTU1003Beginners Korean20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1013Elementary Korean20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1020Beginners Japanese20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1021Elementary Japanese20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1022Beginners Japanese20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
FLTU1023Lower Intermediate Japanese20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1033Upper Intermediate Japanese (20 credits)20 creditsNot running in 202223
FLTU1123Lower Intermediate Korean20 creditsNot running in 202223
FLTU1401Beginners German20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
FLTU1402Beginners German 20 credits, Semester 220 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
FLTU1403Beginners German 20 credits, Semesters 1&220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1413Elementary German 20 credits, Semesters 1&220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1423Lower Intermediate German 20 credits, Semesters 1&220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1433Upper Intermediate German 20 credits, Semesters 1&220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1443Advanced German20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1601Beginners Italian 20 credits, Semester 120 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
FLTU1602Beginners Italian 20 credits, Semester 220 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
FLTU1613Elementary Italian 20 credits, Semesters 1&220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1623Lower Intermediate Italian 20 credits, Semesters 1&220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1901Beginners Mandarin20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1911Elementary Mandarin20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1923Lower Intermediate Mandarin20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU1933Upper Intermediate Mandarin 20 Credits20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL1050Introduction to Audio-Visual Culture20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL1060Language: Structure and Sound20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MODL1070World Histories20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL1090Intercultural Competence: Theory and Application20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MODL1100Politics, Culture and Society20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL1150Worlds of Literature20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL1401Discourse, Culture and Identity20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL1700Introduction to Film Studies I20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MODL1800Introduction to Film Studies II20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
SPPO1025Beginners Portuguese20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO1145Catalan Language and Culture I20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students are not permitted to take a module in either of their chosen languages.

Students taking FREN1010/FREN1020 and SPPO1010/SPPO1420 may choose to take one of the following optional modules instead of a Discovery module:

FREN1070Introduction to Skills in French Translation20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO1025Beginners Portuguese20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO1045The Historical Development of Spain and Hispanic America20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO1080Portuguese Language for Beginners 1A20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
SPPO1145Catalan Language and Culture I20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO1160Introduction to the Cultural Production of Spain and Spanish-America20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Discovery modules:

Students taking FREN1010/FREN1020 and SPPO1010/SPPO1420 may choose to take 20 credits of Discovery modules (or take further optional FREN/SPPO modules).


Year2 - View timetable

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

Students are required to take 120 credits in Level 2. All students must take a Term Abroad module as well as the compulsory language modules. Those students taking 30 credits of language modules must take 60 credits of studies modules, that is 30 credits in each language. They may substitute 15 credits of studies modules in one language with MODL2005 and/or they may substitute 15 credits in the other language with language and culture broadening modules. Students taking 45 credits of compulsory language modules must take 45 credits of studies modules, with at least 15 credits of studies modules in each language. They may take an additional 15 credits in either language or they may take MODL2005 or a language and culture broadening module instead. Students are required to pass a minimum of 40 credits in each of their two main subjects.

Compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students who took FREN1010 and FREN1020 at level 1 will be required to study the following modules:

FREN2015French Language in Contexts15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students who took FREN1011, FREN1012 and FREN1021 at level 1 will be required to study the following modules:

FREN20XX   PFP
FREN2XXX   

Students who took SPPO1010 and SPPO1420 at level 1 will be required to study the following module:

SPPO2011Practical Language Skills in Spanish 215 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students who took SPPO1091, SPPO1093 and SPPO1410 at level 1 will be required to study the following modules:

SPPO2211Política y Sociedad en el Mundo Hispanohablante Contemporáneo15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO2221Practical Skills in Spanish B1/B215 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

ALL students will be required to study 30 credits from the following Term Abroad 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.

FREN9002French Term Abroad30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
SPPO9002Spanish/Portuguese Term Abroad30 creditsSemester 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 taking FREN2015 will be required to study a minimum of 15 credits and a maximum of 30 credits from the following optional modules;
Students taking FREN20XX may study up to 30 credits from the following optional modules:

FREN2065Aspects of French History 1789-191415 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FREN2085Laughter, Love and Chivalry: Society and Culture in the French Middle Ages15 creditsNot running in 202223
FREN2095Politics and Society in France since 194515 creditsNot running in 202223
FREN2125The Foundations of Modern French Thought15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FREN2195The Age of Extremes: Culture, Crisis and Commitment between the Wars15 creditsNot running in 202223
FREN2205Cinema in France: The Seventh Art15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FREN2265Black Atlantic: African and Caribbean Culture in French15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FREN2295The Short Form in French and Francophone Literature15 creditsNot running in 202223
FREN2345Twentieth and Twenty-First Century French Fiction15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FREN2355Introduction to Professional French Translation and Interpreting15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Only students taking FREN2015 may take FREN2355 Introduction to Professional French Translation and Interpreting.

All students will be required to study a minimum of 15 credits (and a maximum of 30 credits) from the following optional modules:

SPPO2101Issues in Hispanic Cinemas15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO2511Latin America since Independence (c1800 - c1930)15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students taking SPPO2011 may also choose from the below optional modules:

SPPO2115Literature and the Arts in the Spanish-speaking World15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO2231Lower Intermediate Portuguese15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO2581Translation Theory and Practice in a Spanish - English Context15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO2596Catalan Language and Culture II15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO2651The Spanish regional Melting Pot: the old same History?15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO2681Modern Spain (1868-1975)15 creditsNot running in 202223

Students taking SPPO2211/SPPO2221 may also choose to take the below module:

SPPO2211Política y Sociedad en el Mundo Hispanohablante Contemporáneo15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students may take the below module instead of further optional modules or a language and culture broadening module.

MODL2005Linguists into Schools15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students may study up to 15 credits from the following optional language and culture modules:

ARAB2008Arabic for Beginners 215 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FLTU2334Introduction to Professional French15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
GERM2011German Language Skills in Context15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ITAL2011Italian Language A15 creditsNot running in 202223
ITAL2017Italian Language B15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ITAL2202Screening Italy: Neorealist cinema to Netflix15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL2016Black Europe15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL2031Introduction to German Cinema15 creditsNot running in 202223
MODL2111Cinema in France: The Seventh Art15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SLAV2112The Sounds of Russian15 creditsNot running in 202223
SLAV2125The Structures of Russian15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SLAV2410The Spaces of Russian Literature15 creditsNot running in 202223
SPPO2011Practical Language Skills in Spanish 215 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO2221Practical Skills in Spanish B1/B215 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO2231Lower Intermediate Portuguese15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO2596Catalan Language and Culture II15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students are not permitted to take a module in either of their chosen languages.


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.

FREN9001French Year Abroad
Pre-requisite for: Year 4
120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO9001Spanish/Portuguese Year Abroad
Pre-requisite for: Year 4
120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)


Year4 - View timetable

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

Students are required to take 120 credits in Level 3

Compulsory modules:

Students must study the following compulsory modules:

FREN3010Advanced French Language Skills20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO3010Practical Language Skills in Spanish 320 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

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

MODL3300Final Year Project: Dissertation40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3340Final Year Project: Extended Translation40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3350Final Year Project: Digital Documentary (Podcast)40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students may study up to 40 credits from the following optional modules:

FREN3073Theory and Practice of Interpreting (French and English)20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FREN3093Iconic Images20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FREN3094The Kaleidoscope: Cultural Perspectives on Contemporary France20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
FREN3641The Algerian War of Independence: From the Colonial to the Post-Colonial20 creditsNot running in 202223
FREN3751French Cinema, Sex and Gender20 creditsNot running in 202223
FREN3770Theory and Practice in French-English Translation20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FREN3865Paris in Revolt. The May 1968 events, past and present20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Students may study up to 40 credits from the following optional modules:

SPPO3062Spanish in an Economic and Business Context20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO3071Contemporary Spain: Politics, Culture and Society After Franco20 creditsNot running in 202223
SPPO3420Spanish-English Translation20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO3535Catalan Language and Culture III20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO3715Nationalism and Internationalism in the Spanish-Speaking World20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO3800Icons and Stars: Celebrity and Revolution in Spain and Latin America20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
SPPO3900Race and Representation in the Spanish-speaking world20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

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

MODL3200Representing the Holocaust: Transgression and the Taboo20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MODL3410Contemporary World Literature20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3600Material Cultures and Cultures of Consumption20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3610Adventures of the Imagination: Crime and the Fantastic Across Continents20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL3620Decolonial Approaches20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MODL3630Social Movements across Cultures20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MODL3650Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MODL3800Linguists into Schools20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students wishing to choose MODL3800 as one of their Spanish options must take a minimum of 60 credits in Spanish in the final year including SPPO3010.
- 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.

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