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European Languages and Global Cultures – (M.A.)
University of Chester
Department of Languages
| Location: | Chester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Chester
This programme offers students the chance to combine the study of a major European language - French, German, or Spanish - in the context of its related global cultures.
During the programme, a balance is maintained between the study and use of the target language and the analysis of related cultural aspects. Students will have the opportunity to consolidate and develop their overall linguistic expertise, before engaging in more specific language applications later in the programme. At the same time, by applying research skills, students will acquire an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the creation and representation of cultural identities within their political and historical contexts.
Delivery of the programme combines intensive one-day weekend sessions on campus and directed independent study with online support.
Contents
Programme Structure
Year 1
The first year of the programme consists of two year-long components, one of them a Language Developmentmodule, the other a double European Identities module devoted to the exploration of European identities and research methods.
Modules
* Language Development - French, German or Spanish
* Research into European Identities
Year 2
The second year of the programme includes a translation project, two further pan-European modules and culminates with a dissertation written in the target language.
Modules
* Translation Project
* European Cities in Dictatorship and Democracy
* Cultural Representations in 21st Century Europe
* Dissertation, European Languages and Cultures
Assessment across the programme consists of essays (in English and the target language), presentations, a dossier of oral and written items, a multi-task language exam (for the Language Development module), online submissions, a translation project and a dissertation.
Assessment
Assessment across the programme consists of:
* Essays (in English and the target language)
* Presentations (in English and the target language)
* A dossier of oral and written items
* A multi-task language exam (for the Language Development module)
* Online submissions
* A translation project
* A dissertation (in the target language)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Minimum of a lower second class honours degree, or equivalent, in French, German or Spanish, single or combined. Applicants with degrees in other relevant disciplines, who have substantial experience of living and working in continental Europe and who have the required language skills, will be considered. Applicants with equivalent qualifications from universities outside the UK, in particular France, Germany or Spain, will also be considered.
All applicants to the programme will be interviewed and will take a diagnostic test to assess their linguistic ability in French, German or Spanish, or in English for those who are not native speakers.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 85 |
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