BA Linguistics with Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) & Cultures Programme Specification 2023-24

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1	ACADEMIC QUALITY TEAM
2	Programme Specifications 2023-24
3	Revised February 2023
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6	Programme Title			BA Linguistics with Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) & Cultures
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8	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			2023		Award type			BA
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10	What level is this qualification?			6		Length of programme			3 years
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12	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full time
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14	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes		For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?			NA
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16	Awarding institution			University of York		Board of Studies for the programme			Language & Linguistic Science
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18	Lead department			Language & Linguistic Science		Other contributing departments			None
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20	Language of study and assessment			English and Languages of study (French/German/Italian/Spanish)		Language(s) of assessment			English and Languages of study (French/German/Italian/Spanish)
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22	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			On-campus
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24	Partner organisations
25	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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29	Reference points
30	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
31	QAA Quality code: https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code. QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Languages: https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-languages-cultures-and-societies.pdf. Institutional Framework for Taught Programme Design, sections 2-4 for high-level guiding principles. Undergraduate Programme Design Policy, s3.2 in decided obligatory modules, s5.2 on allowing electives in each stage.
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34	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
35	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
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39	Exceptions to Regulations
40	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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44	Internal Transfers
45	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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47		Transfers in:	From BA Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) & Cultures and Linguistics (with a year abroad), any stage. Possible from BA Languages & Cultures (French/German/Italian/Spanish) (with a year abroad) in stage 1 requiring to take English Language/Linguistics module in Y1 sem 2 and dip down in Y2 sem 1.			Transfers out:	To BA Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) & Cultures and Linguistics (with a year abroad), in stages 1 and 2. To BA Linguistics after Y1 sem 2 possible if Linguistics module chosen in Y1 sem2.
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50	Statement of Purpose
51	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
52	Understanding languages, societies and cultures in their complexity and diversity, and the ability to engage, communicate and interact with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a key asset in the 21st century. Our BA Linguistics with French/German/Italian/Spanish Language & Cultures combines the investigation of structures, processes and properties common to all languages with the study of the societies and cultures linked to the language of study. You will be introduced to cutting edge research by some of the world's foremost linguistic experts in a broad range of linguistic fields, and you will acquire sophisticated plurilingual communicative competence to express complex ideas and arguments in English and the language of study through research, analysis and evaluation of linguistic, cultural and social phenomena and practices, including their transnational and diasporic manifestations. Individual and collaborative project work, as well as opportunities for self and peer reflection will allow you to better articulate the acquired knowledge, to identify and select resources, and to develop advanced learning strategies and key transferable skills. The combination of these analytic, transcultural, and communicative competencies ensures that you are a highly sought-after graduate who can operate in international, transcultural, and multilingual professional environments in both public and private sectors. This skill set will open the door to many different careers, ranging from jobs in language teaching, translation and interpreting, to finance, sales and marketing, as well as tourism, the public sector, and broadcasting, journalism, and international relations.
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63	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
64	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?			Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
65	Certificate of Higher Education			Exit award only	Students will achieve PLOs 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 to a lesser extent.			At least 100 credits of C-level to be achieved overall.
66	Diploma of Higher Education			Exit award only	Students will achieve PLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 to a lesser extent.			At least 100 credits of I-level to be achieved overall.
67	Ordinary Degree			Exit award only	Students will achieve PLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 to a lesser extent.			At least 60 H-Level credits needed overall.
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69	Programme Learning Outcomes
70	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
71	1	Understand key aspects of linguistic phenomena and patterns, as well as of the societies and cultures of the studied languages based on critical evaluation of key positions, perspectives and data. (Language expert).
72	2	Select and deploy appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods acquired through the study of the nature, use, and acquisition of language to gain a holistic and multifaceted understanding of a range of issues in the cognitive and social sciences. (Knowledgeable researcher).
73	3	Apply creatively and critically your understanding of languages and cultures in their transnational context in order to help negotiate and solve problems arising from social, cultural and linguistic diversity. (Creative problem solver).
74	4	Communicate effectively using the full range of your language resources to provide evidenced, structured and well-supported information on linguistic questions and controversies to mono- as well as multilingual audiences. (Multilingual communicator).
75	5	Mediate concepts and texts in a range of settings using your full repertoire of languages to facilitate the achievement of collective aims in trans- and intercultural contexts. (Effective mediator).
76	6	Design, manage, and contribute efficiently and effectively to individual and collaborative projects using your knowledge and expertise, as well as leadership and negotiation skills. (Resourceful team worker).
77	7	Develop your expertise in the languages, cultures and societies as well as your language repertoire by recording, reflecting upon and evaluating your practices and identifying appropriate resources for your personal and professional learning needs. (Reflective practitioner).
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80	Diverse entry routes
81	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
82	This programme does not have any specific prerequisites from entry and is suitable for students from almost any background for entry into the ab initio route of the programme. Students applying through the IPC route are welcome from the following strands: Law and Social Sciences, and Humanities, Creative Arts and Media. All other necessary training will be provided during the course of study. Students with an A-level in the language of study will enter the Post A-level route. Both routes will merge in year 2 and specific support for student on the ab initio route will be provided.
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93	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.
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95	Employability
96	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
97	Our programmes support and enhance student employability by focusing on the development of analytical skills and the ability to mobilise subject knowledge through critical engagement, as well as language skills, cultural expertise and inter/transcultural awareness which all are amongst the most sought after skills in the modern work market. In addition, This BA will focus on bridging the gap between the science and humanities, through communication, collaboration, and problem solving, and an understanding of how linguistic data is informed by cultural, social and political factors.
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