Course Details
Course Name
Italian and Japanese BA
Level of study
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
4 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Cardiff
Course Subject
- Education & Training
Course Fees
Inside EU: 9000
Outside EU: 15080
Universities
Cardiff University
Description
The School of Modern Languages aims to develop and educate its students to become ‘global citizens’. With in-depth study of both Italian and Japanese, two major world languages, you will gain a wealth of transferable skills and knowledge beneficial to the world of employment, making you competitive and attractive in an increasingly global workforce and opening the doors to a variety of career paths.
From Roman times the Italian contribution to world culture has been enormous as it is obvious to anyone who steps foot in the country, however briefly. But Italy is not just a country of singular cultural importance. It is a major political partner in the European Union, and it is a leading force in fields such as engineering and architecture. It is the home of the design and fashion industries.
Japan is one of the most powerful economies in the world, with Japanese businesses and organisations continuing to need English-speaking graduates who can understand Japanese and who are knowledgeable of Japanese culture and society.
We offer Italian and Japanese for both advanced students and beginners. In terms of language acquisition, this course will enable you to develop your writing, oral and aural skills through a range of learning activities, and using a variety of audio-visual materials. In your first year, in addition to your language tuition, an introduction to Italian and Japanese history and culture seeks to provide a solid foundation for more specialised studies as you progress through your course
It is important to remember that studying languages is not just about the language itself. It involves exploring many aspects of a country and its culture, its social structures and institutions, politics, history, literature and cinema. Through the study of such areas you are able to gain a better understanding of both Italian and Japanese culture and how it has evolved over the centuries, becoming what it is today.
On completion of this four-year programme, you will have a high level of language proficiency, as well as a critical understanding of key aspects of Italian and Japanese history, culture, literature, politics and contemporary society.
Distinctive features
- the option to begin your study at either beginner or advanced level (meaning an A-level in your chosen language may not be required)
- optional modules in film, literature, history of art, politics and history
- emphasis on strengthening reading, writing, oral and aural skills through regular classwork exercises, written work, use of video and audio material, and interaction with native speakers (including Erasmus students hosted by the department)
- core language modules delivered by native speakers
- the chance to spend your third year either studying or working in a country that predominantly operates in your chosen language of study