2022/23 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Modern Languages (Russian and Spanish)
Programme code: | BA-ML/RU&SP | UCAS code: | |
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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 Russian language pathway. Those students with prior knowledge of Russian should ensure that they meet the pre-requisites for Advanced Russian - see Coursefinder for specific requirements.
In level 1, students must take 120 credits in total. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Spanish and either 40 or 60 credits in Russian, depending on whether they have prior knowledge of the language. All students should take 20 credits of language and culture broadening modules. Only those students taking Russian with prior knowledge will be able to take 20 credits of Discovery modules (or take further optional Spanish/MODL modules) at level 1. 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:
SPPO1010 | Practical Language Skills in Spanish 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO1420 | Researching Spanish and Latin American Studies | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students with prior knowledge of Russian (B1 CEFR) will be required to study the following modules:
SLAV1101 | Core Russian Language 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV1120 | What is Russia? An Introduction to Russian Studies | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students with no prior knowledge of Russian will be required to study the following modules:
SLAV1010 | Beginning Russian 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SLAV1020 | Beginning Russian 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
SLAV1120 | What is Russia? An Introduction to Russian Studies | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE BROADENING:
ALL students are required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules. Students are NOT permitted to take a module in either of their chosen languages:
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 | |
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) | |
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) |
Students taking SLAV1101/SLAV1120 may also choose a further 20 credits of optional modules instead of a Discovery module(s):
SLAV1111 | Beginners Czech | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO1025 | Beginners Portuguese | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO1045 | The Historical Development of Spain and Hispanic America | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO1145 | Catalan Language and Culture I | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO1160 | Introduction to the Cultural Production of Spain and Spanish-America | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students taking SLAV1101/SLAV1120 may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules (or take further optional modules):
Year2 - 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 1. Where you are able to choose a location, you must have this approved by the Year Abroad Tutor in your language area.
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to take the following core residence abroad module. Please note that the appropriate Level 1 module(s) in the language needs to be passed in order progress to the Year Abroad.
SLAV9001 | Russian Year Abroad Pre-requisite for: Year 3 | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year3 - 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 Spanish and Russian language modules. Students must take 60 credits of studies modules, that is 30 credits in each language. They may substitute 15 credits of Spanish studies modules with MODL2005 and may also substitute 15 credits of Russian optional modules with a language and culture broadening module.
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:
SLAV2102 | Core Russian Language 2 | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO2011 | Practical Language Skills in Spanish 2 | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO9002 | Spanish/Portuguese Term Abroad Pre-requisite for: Year 4 | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
The Term Abroad module SPPO9002 will not be available for students starting their programme from September 2023 onwards.
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study a minimum of 15 credits from the following optional modules (but may choose up to 30):
MODL2016 | Black Europe | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV2104 | Applied Russian Language 2 | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV2112 | The Sounds of Russian | 15 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
SLAV2125 | The Structures of Russian | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV2410 | The Spaces of Russian Literature | 15 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
SLAV2435 | Gender and Sexuality in Russia | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students will be required to study a minimum of 15 credits from the following optional modules (but may choose up to 30):
SPPO2101 | Issues in Hispanic Cinemas | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO2115 | Literature and the Arts in the Spanish-speaking World | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO2511 | Latin America since Independence (c1800 - c1930) | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO2581 | Translation Theory and Practice in a Spanish - English Context | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO2651 | The Spanish regional Melting Pot: the old same History? | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO2681 | Modern Spain (1868-1975) | 15 credits | Not running in 202223 |
Students may study up to 15 credits from the following 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) | |
FREN2015 | French Language in Contexts | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
GERM2031 | German Core Language 2 | 15 credits | ||
GERM2051 | From Caligari to Hitler: Introduction to German Cinema | 15 credits | ||
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) | |
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) | |
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) |
Students may choose to study the following optional module (instead of an additional Spanish module):
MODL2005 | Linguists into Schools | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Students are required to take 120 credits in Level 3. Students are required to take modules in the same two languages as in Level 1 and Level 2.
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:
SLAV3101 | Core Russian Language 3 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO3010 | Practical Language Skills in Spanish 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) |
Students may study up to 40 credits from the following optional modules:
SLAV3114 | Russian Advanced Translation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV3117 | The Sounds of Russian | 20 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
SLAV3120 | The Structures of Russian | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SLAV3411 | The Spaces of Russian Literature | 20 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
SLAV3430 | Gender and Sexuality in Russia | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students may study up to 40 credits from the following optional modules:
MODL3800 | Linguists into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO3062 | Spanish in an Economic and Business Context | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO3071 | Contemporary Spain: Politics, Culture and Society After Franco | 20 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
SPPO3420 | Spanish-English Translation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO3535 | Catalan Language and Culture III | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO3715 | Nationalism and Internationalism in the Spanish-Speaking World | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO3800 | Icons and Stars: Celebrity and Revolution in Spain and Latin America | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO3900 | Race and Representation in the Spanish-speaking world | 20 credits | Semesters 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.
The following modules can be taken in and count towards either Russian or Spanish credits. Students may choose to study up to 40 credits from the modules below instead of SLAV/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) |
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