49 International Languages BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Choosing International Languages You will find details in this prospectus of the opportunities available to study French, German, Italian, and Spanish, including the opportunity to spend a year abroad. You can also find out more about Portuguese at
www.ucd.ie/myucd/portuguese. This path is for those of you who want to concentrate on at least two of these subjects and spend a year abroad. Note: restricted option choices may apply to the combination German/Spanish.
CAO Code DN541 Direct Entry
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, A third language and three other recognised subjects, of which two must be minimum HC3.
Why is this course for me? International Languages is a very flexible degree combining advanced language skills with an understanding of the literature, history and culture of the countries where these languages are spoken. Choose from French, German, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese. You can study any of these languages at an advanced level (post-Leaving Cert or equivalent), and you can take Italian, Spanish, German and Portuguese as a beginner. International Languages focuses on devel-
oping your critical faculties and cross-cultural awareness. Much of our teaching is in small groups, which encourages your development as an independent learner. A crucial element of the degree is the fully credited year abroad, where you have a unique opportunity to become immersed in another culture.
What will I study? First Year
You take courses in two languages, one at advanced and the second either at advanced or at beginner level, as well as: Two core intercul- tural courses • Choice of a variety of courses in linguistics, literature, history and cultural studies • A third language if you wish.
Second Year You focus on two main languages, and a third language if you wish. You also choose whether to retain a broad focus, mixing literary, histori- cal, cultural and linguistic studies, or follow a pathway specialising in one of these areas.
Third Year Study abroad. You select from a range of linguistic, literary, historical and cultural courses at your host institution. Final Year Return to UCD to continue the pathway chosen in second year. Courses may cover: Literature • Film • Culture • Second-language Teaching & Learning • Research project
Average CAO Points 2010 475 Minimum CAO Points 2010 400
A-Level/GCSE Entry Requirements Pages 176/177
Average Intake 40 Length of Programme 4 Years
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Your excellent knowledge of at least two lan- guages and strong communication, intercultural and analytical skills will open careers in: A Politics and public service
A Journalism A Education A Finance A Marketing and business A Creative and media industries
You will also be well qualified to pursue pro- grammes at master’s and PhD level.
International Study Opportunities Studying abroad is an essential element of this degree. Students are guaranteed a place on one of our Erasmus exchanges. Te School currently has links with more than 40 partner universi- ties in Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Chile.
Hanna
Partanen STUDENT
I have always been interested in different languages and cultures. Terefore the BA in International Languages was the ideal degree choice for me. I decided to major in Spanish and minor in Portuguese. In addition to learning the
languages, you learn about the countries and cultures where your chosen languages are spoken. Te teaching is done in small groups and staff are very helpful with whatever queries you might have. I’d recommend this degree to anyone who enjoys languages.
Further information
www.ucd.ie/myucd/arts alison.menezes@
ucd.ie
+353 1 716 8302
facebook.com/UCDLife Dr Alison Menezes de Ribeiro or Dr Gillian Pye, UCD School of Languages & Literatures, Room A310, Newman Building, Belfield, Dublin 4
Progression Entry Routes FETAC Entry Route — None IT Transfer Route — None
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