BA Two Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) & Cultures (with a year abroad)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 Two 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			4 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 and Linguistic Science
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18	Lead department			Language and Linguistic Science		Other contributing departments			None
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20	Language of study and assessment			Languages of study (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and English		Language(s) of assessment			Languages of study (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and English
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22	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			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:	No.			Transfers out:	Possible transfer to BA Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) & Cultures and Linguistics (with a year abroad) after stage one of C-level English Language/Linguistics module is selected in Y1 sem 2. Possible transfer to BA Linguistics with Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) & Cultures after stage one of C-level English Language/Linguistics module is selected in Y1 sem 2.
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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 societies and cultures in their 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. All our language programmes put the interdependence of language and culture at their core. They combine an in-depth study of cultural and social phenomena and practices of communities and territories where the languages of study are spoken, including their transnational and diasporic manifestations, with the development of sophisticated plurilingual communication skills. You will engage in research, critical analysis, and evaluation of a broad range of issues linked to the languages and cultures of study, and you will learn to identify, and use the appropriate linguistic resources for effective oral and written communication. You will experience designing, planning and completing a range of projects involving individual as well as collaborative work. You will engage in reflective tasks which will allow you to better articulate the acquired knowledge, to identify and select resources, and to develop advanced learning strategies, key transferable skills and attributes. The year abroad will enable you to develop rapidly in fluency and communicative proficiency in the language(s) of study, and to gain first hand experiences of inter- and transculturality. You will also develop attributes and transferable skills, such as adaptability, resilience, and resourcefulness, which will empower you to engage confidently in transcultural encounters. 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	BA Languages and Cultures (Language A and Language B)			Exit award only	All PLOs except Year Abroad PLO.			120 credits of H-level modules. Minimum of 40 credits at H-level in both, Language A and Language B. For further details on the structure see row 279. This is an exit award for students not completing the year abroad only.
66	BA Languages and Cultures (Language A with Language B)			Exit award only	All PLOs except Year Abroad PLO.			120 credits of H-level modules. Minimum of 40 credits at H-level in Language A and a ninimum of 20 credits at H-level in Language B. For further details on the structure see row 279. This is an exit award for students not completing the year abroad only.
67	BA Languages and Cultures (Language B with Language A)			Exit award only	All PLOs except Year Abroad PLO.			120 credits of H-level modules. Minimum of 40 credits at H-level in Language B and a ninimum of 20 credits at H-level in Language A. For further details on the structure see row 279. This is an exit award for students not completing the year abroad only.
68	Certificate of Higher Education			Exit award only	Students will achieve PLOs 1, 2, 3, and 6 to a lesser extent.			At least 100 credits of C-level to be achieved overall.
69	Diploma of Higher Education			Exit award only	Students will achieve PLOs 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 to a lesser extent.			At least 100 credits of I-level to be achieved overall.
70	Ordinary Degree			Exit award only	Students will achieve PLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to a lesser extent.			At least 60 H-Level credits needed overall.
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72	Programme Learning Outcomes
73	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...'
74	1	Understand key aspects of the societies and cultures of the studied languages based on effective research and critical evaluation of key positions, viewpoints and perspectives. (Knowledgeable researcher).
75	2	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).
76	3	Communicate effectively orally and in writing in your language(s) of study to provide evidenced, structured and well-supported information, arguments and advice to mono- as well as multilingual audiences. (Multilingual communicator).
77	4	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).
78	5	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).
79	6	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).
80	7	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. (Transcultural agent).
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83	Diverse entry routes
84	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.
85	A minimum prerequisites for entry into this programme is to hold a good A-level in one of the languages of study (French/German/Italian?Spanish). Students who hold A-levels in both languages of study will enter the post A-level route, all other students will enter the ab initio 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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96	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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98	Employability
99	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.
100	This programme supports and enhances 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.