Modules

In year one, you will spend your time equally between Spanish and Contemporary Chinese Studies. In Spanish, in addition to a core module in the Spanish language at the appropriate level, you will be introduced to the culture and history of the Spanish-speaking world. In Contemporary Chinese Studies you begin a structured course in Mandarin Chinese to lead you to final degree level. The course has entry points for beginners and post-A level students in Mandarin. Alongside your core language module, you will take a module introducing Chinese history, society and culture. In year two your language studies will be consolidated to prepare you for the year abroad. You will also take modules in culture, history, politics and society from a wide choice of modules in both Spanish and Chinese Studies. You will spend your third academic year abroad in Spain or Spanish America and China. For Spanish you have the option to undertake study at a University, do a work placement or work as an English language teaching assistant. For your Chinese placement, you will benefit from the University of Nottingham's campus in Ningbo, China, where you will spend a semester developing your language skills and gaining first-hand experience of life in China. Your fourth year is spent back at Nottingham. You will develop your command of both languages and their use in increasingly sophisticated contexts, and study optional modules drawn from the areas of literature, history, politics, society, film and translation. You may also choose to write a dissertation. Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.