BA Languages and History (with a year abroad, and French, German, Italian and Spanish variants) Programme Specification 2024-25

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2	Programme Specifications 2024-25
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5	Programme Title			BA Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and History (with a year abroad)
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7	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			September 2024			Award type			BA
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9	What level is this qualification?			Level 6			Length of programme			4 Years
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11	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full Time
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13	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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15	Awarding institution			University of York			Board of Studies for the programme			SBS
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17	Lead department			Language and Linguistic Science			Other contributing departments			History
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19	Language of study and assessment			English and Language of Study (French/German/Italian/Spanish)			Language(s) of assessment			English and Language of Study (French/German/Italian/Spanish)
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21	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			Campus-based
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23	Partner organisations
24	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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28	Reference points
29	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).
30	I have consulted with the QAA resources: https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code for guidance on design and delivery and https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-languages-cultures-and-societies.pdf subject benchmark statement for languages as well as the https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements/history subject benchmark statement for history, the University's Frameworks for Programme Design for guidance on design, practical aspects, tools, approaches: Institutional Framework as well as Inclusive learning and PDLT resources.
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33	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
34	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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38	Exceptions to Regulations
39	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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43	Internal Transfers
44	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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46		Transfers in:	Yes, if the applicant is coming from another History / modern language degree programme in the same language at another UK HEI. Not for final year only.					Yes. BA Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish and History
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49	Statement of Purpose
50	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.
51	The study of Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) 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 the language of study. 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 the language of study 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 the language of study 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.
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53	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).
54	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
55	Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)			N/A	Students will gain a basic understanding of historical scholarship and French/German/Italian/Spanish-speaking societies and cultures in relation to the past. They will achieve PLOs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to a lesser extent.				Any 120 credits at C-level.
56	Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)			N/A	Students will achieve PLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to a lesser extent.				Any 120 credits at I-level.
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58	Programme Learning Outcomes
59	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...'
60	1	Demonstrate broad and deep understandings of historical scholarship, and be able to understand and contextualise French/German/Italian/Spanish-speaking societies and cultures in relation to the past.
61	2	Make cross cultural comparisons and connections between societies of different places, both in the contemporary world and in the past, and understand issues and events from a range of cultural perspectives.
62	3	Analyse, evaluate and deploy arguments and evidence, as well as information presented in a variety of formats including digital resources, material culture, visual imagery, texts, databases and statistical information in both English and French/German/Italian/Spanish.
63	4	Solve problems creatively by taking information learnt in one context and applying it in an unfamiliar one and by developing a range of possible solutions.
64	5	Communicate effectively orally and in writing in French/German/Italian/Spanish and English to provide evidenced, structured and well-supported information, arguments and advice to mono- as well as multilingual audiences.
65	6	Design, manage, and contribute efficiently and effectively to individual and collaborative projects using their knowledge and expertise, as well as leadership and negotiation skills.
66	7	Contribute to their workplaces and communities using an awareness of the historical origins of diversity in societal norms and practices.
67	8	Engage with confidence in multilingual and transcultural encounters based on your acquired awareness of, and sensitivity to, the relativity of social, cultural and linguistic norms.
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69	Diverse entry routes
70	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.
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73	Inclusion
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75	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.										TRUE
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77	Employability
78	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.
79	Students' employability is developed through a number of core components of this programme. In year 1, the module Language in the real world is taught using a problem based learning approach which includes group work and collaboration as well as the development of reflective skills. The programme also includes a compulsory year abroad placement which develops a range of employability skills. Through skills modules in History, for example, a Historical Project with a community focus students learn the craft of writing and composing arguments which can be applied to a range of professions.
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83	Are you offering any variations of this programme, such as additional years abroad or industry?
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85	Year abroad			TRUE		Will the year abroad programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?				Direct Entry
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87	Year in industry					Will the year in industry programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?
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89	Year in enterprise			TRUE
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91	Placement year			TRUE
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94	Description of Structure
95	Provide a BRIEF description of the structure of the first stage (UG) or programme (PGT): this is only necessary if this is not evident from the tables above. For instance, an entry might be 'students choose X modules in Autumn Semester from List A and Y modules from List B'. For York Online programmes using the 'carousel' model, the description should include whether any modules have to be taken in a particular order (e.g. if there is an introductory module and/or any constraints on the timing of option and/or ISM or ISM-related modules).
96	Students will choose at the point of entry one of four languages, French, German, Italian or Spanish. In year 1, there will be two routes depending on whether students have an A-level in the language of study (A-level route) or not (ab initio route). In both routes, students will study 2 core modules in languages and one out of two option modules in history. In semester 2, students will study 1 core module in languages, and 2 core modules in history.
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100	Part-Time Structure (Normally PGT Only): For part-time variants of programmes, please use the box below to specify which modules will be taken in year 1 and which will be taken in year 2 (and so on if more than 2 years).