Spanish and Philosophy, MA (Hons)

Course summary

Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and widely spoken in four more territories, including the United States. Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. Studying Spanish and Philosophy together helps us understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past. SpanishTaking Spanish at the University of Edinburgh, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, poetry and theatre from around the world. Our flexible programme invites you to explore the diverse and rich cultures of Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean in historical context.On joining us, beginners take our Spanish 1A course; students with substantially more experience of learning the language typically take Spanish 1B. By Year 3, you will have the skills to spend the year in a country where Spanish is spoken. Over the course of your programme, you will learn how to discern different varieties and registers of Spanish, and gain crucial intercultural competencies.By your final year, you will have developed critical and analytical skills to the standard of completing a dissertation or long essay. PhilosophyStudying philosophy allows you to think about some of the great philosophical questions in a clear, disciplined and systematic manner. Philosophy:

• introduces you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and present

• illuminates the connections between diverse areas of human experience

• makes you more aware of the assumptions that form the basis of your beliefs

Why EdinburghAs a world-leading historic, festival and capital city, Edinburgh is the ideal place to study a modern language in its cultural context.Philosophy has been taught at the University since its foundation in 1583 and Spanish since the early years of the 20th century, celebrating its centenary in 2019. Studying over four years enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. You can, for example, opt to learn Catalan or Basque as part of your programme, or take pre-honours classes in politics or economics.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.

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