Course summary

The study of Languages (Italian) and History will give you insight into the development of many key features of the modern world, from the perspective of more than one culture, and the ability to read, write and converse fluently in both English and Italian. You will be adept at making comparisions and connections between the experiences of people from different places across the globe and will develop a deep awareness of the nature and value of cultural difference. Combined Honours in Languages and History at York offers the opportunity to choose from a wide and exciting range of option courses informed by cutting edge research; these span the history of the medieval to the modern period and include the study of contemporary cultures and societies of communities where Italian is spoken, including their transnational context. The experience of learning a language at this advanced level, including the opportunity to apply your skills in context, will allow you new insights into the forces that have shaped modern societies and cultures as well as the issues and debates that prevail in territoiries where Italian is spoken today. In addition, you will have high level skills in writing, argumentation, and analysis using effectively the full range of your language repertoire. You will be confident and capable of working through problems on your own and a critical and sophisticated reader of texts and other forms of evidence. York graduates in Languages and History can navigate international and multilingual environments with confidence and professionalism. Your degree will set you aside when it comes to applying for careers in areas such as business, teaching, policy-making and law, tourism, broadcasting and journalism.