BA (Hons) Modern Languages Bachelor's degree at the University of Kent

Gain the essential analytical tools and methodologies to critically assess cultural artifacts, texts, and practices. Through lectures, seminars, in-class discussions and independent study, you'll develop a sophisticated comprehension of cultural phenomena across the globe, with a particular focus on cultural expressions in French, German, Italian, and Spanish language. By engaging with examples from literature, music, film, and television, but also from advertising, politics and everyday culture

Explore the political and cultural history of several countries – and of increasingly globalising contexts – through the prism of a number of frequently related social, cultural and political processes: resistance, revolution, contestation. From political revolutions, industrial revolutions and cultural revolutions to digital revolutions, critical analysis of each case study in the module interrogates the (often violent) formation of states, the origins of modernity, and the understandings and l

Explore the historical geopolitical, economic and cultural relations between nations which shape the contemporary context of globalised business. We focus on the political, economic, and cultural exchanges that have shaped the contemporary world through a specific lens: the production, circulation, and consumption of commodities. How have booms in specific commodities – such as sugar, oil, or drugs – at different points during the last five centuries determined contemporary inequalities, hierarc

Develop the fundamental skills for your future studies in languages, intercultural communication and beyond. Through lectures, hands-on language labs, and dynamic seminars, you'll build a solid foundation in language acquisition, cross-cultural understanding, and linguistic analysis. Explore how language shapes identities, perceptions, and social interactions, preparing them for intercultural communication challenges. Equipped with these foundational insights and analytical tools, you are primed

The Languages Lab Project 1 is the inaugural module in a series designed to empower you with the tools and skills to delve into the intricacies of any language of your choosing. Serving as the foundation for the Languages Lab project 2 module, and for subsequent modules in the series in stages 2 and 3, this module gives you the opportunity to embark on a language project tailored to your interests and aspirations. Through hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and guided exploration, you'l

Building upon the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in Language Lab Project 1, the second iteration of our language exploration series sets the stage for academic language learning in stages 2 and 3. In this module students delve into the intricacies of their chosen language(s), building an appreciation for the nuances of language acquisition and cross-cultural communication. Language Lab Project 2 offers you the opportunity to build or expand their foundational language skills, or to e

Get a unique perspective on the cultural history of modern societies alongside key developments in technology and media. This module draws on cutting-edge research in Modern Languages as well as on history, philosophy and media theory. Topics span from the 1400s to the present day and may include: 1) How the invention of the printing press enabled the Protestant Reformation; 2) The relationship between literature and letter-writing; 3) The rise of the press and the emergence of nationalism in th

What is the environment? What is ecology? What is sustainability? What are the origins of these terms, and how have the meanings evolved over time and across cultures? While the concepts have their roots in the natural sciences, it is becoming evident that related theories and practices are of relevance in social and cultural studies as much as biophysical relationships. The module begins with an examination of the wide-ranging definitions of the environment, ecology and sustainability and of th

This module provides students with a general introduction to the analysis of a variety of cultural forms from different national contexts, paying particular attention to the specificities of different media within the visual arts (e.g. paintings, photographs, classical and popular music), screen media (e.g. fiction films, documentaries, TV series) and literature (e.g., poems, short stories, novels). Lectures will introduce key theoretical and critical frameworks and seminars will consist of thei

At the start of your degree, you will delve into the basics of French language learning, immersing yourself in the culture of French-speaking countries. You'll focus on honing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, all geared towards practical communication in everyday situations, such as greetings, introductions, and personal interactions. Additionally, you will be equipped with basic intercultural communication skills essential for navigating the cultural nuances of regions where Fr

In this module, you will focus on developing communicative competence, immersing themselves in the culture of French-speaking countries. The curriculum will therefore prioritise the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, all aimed at achieving a practical understanding of French and fostering strong intercultural communicative competence and confidence. Moreover, you'll have the opportunity to engage in discussions on topics relevant to everyday life, honing everyday co

In this module, you will undertake an advanced exploration of intercultural communicative competence, delving deeply into the cultural nuances of French-speaking countries through exploration of, e.g. current political and social issues. The curriculum will hone listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, culminating in a command of French and