German and Spanish, MA (Hons)

Course summary

This flexible joint honours programme enables you to study two different European languages in their diverse cultural contexts. Ranking among the most widely spoken and useful world languages, German and Spanish are your gateway to a great many countries and cultures in Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Through intensive language study, including a year abroad, your studies will give you the chance to gain professional skills in all aspects of German and Spanish, including:

• reading and listening

• writing and translating

• speaking and presenting

In addition to your language classes, you will explore aspects of German-speaking and Spanish-speaking cultures from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. Courses cover literature, cinema, history, politics, and languages in themed and comparative contexts. Why EdinburghAs a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study languages in their cultural context. We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working. Studying over four years enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. It gives you the blend of specialist skills and Intercultural Competence valued in a range of careers around the globe.

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