Course overview
Students of this course study Spanish language and aspects of the histories, cultures, cinemas and literatures of Spain and Spanish America. You also have the opportunity to study English language, literature and drama from old English to the present day.
Year one
In English Studies, you have a choice of three core modules from the areas of English language, modern English literature, medieval studies and drama. In Spanish, you begin a structured course in the language to take you from beginners' to degree level and also are introduced to aspects of Spanish and Spanish American culture, art and history.
Year two
In English, you will choose core modules to develop your studies in at least two areas of the discipline. You will also have the opportunity to choose one literary period option, to explore how and why literature can be read in terms of an historical 'age' or 'epoch'. In Spanish, you develop knowledge of the language to prepare for the year abroad and deepen and widen your knowledge of aspects of Spanish and Spanish American, literature, cinema, culture and history.
Year three
Usually spent in Spain and/or Spanish America either studying in a higher education institution, or working as an English language assistant in a school, or on a work placement.
Year four
You choose from a wide range of modules enabling you to specialise in key areas of English Studies. Joint Honours students enjoy the same wide range of final year options in English Studies as single honours. In Spanish, you build on language acquisition in year three to develop your language skills to degree level and select specialist options from a range of research-based topics in the literature, cinema, culture and history of Spain and Spanish America.
By the end of the course
You will have a broad knowledge of English literature, culture and linguistics, and of the literatures, cultures and histories of Spain and Spanish America. You will also have acquired international experience and developed your language skills to a high level of competence. Your transferable skills will include the ability to communicate effectively and study and think independently.
