Pathway to a degree in Modern Languages: Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese

Our Pathway to a degree in Modern Languages is designed for adults returning to education and has the potential to contribute directly to a highly marketable degree.

Modules are taught in the evenings and lunchtimes and have been put together to meet the needs of the working world, allowing you to develop commercially valuable linguistic skills. You will learn about the cultures of other countries as well as the languages spoken there.

You will be taught by expert tutors who have huge experience of developing language skills in adults and are dedicated to helping you to succeed.

How it works

The pathway is made up of 60 credits.  It is intended to provide you with the linguistic skills and intellectual preparation needed, and will guarantee you an interview to study with us for a degree in modern languages.

You must focus on one language to go on to study a single honour. There are three languages you can choose from:

• Chinese
• Japanese
• Portuguese

You must take at least 20 credits in your chosen language.

Core modules

Chinese

• Chinese: Beginners I (10 credits)
• Chinese: Beginners II (10 credits)
• Chinese: Improvers (20 credits)

Japanese

• Japanese for Beginners I (10 credits)
• Japanese for Beginners II (10 credits)
• Japanese for Improvers I (10 credits)
• Japanese for Improvers II (10 credits)

Portuguese

• Portuguese for Beginners Stage A (20 credits)
• Portuguese: Improvers – Stage B (20 credits)

Optional modules

English Literature and Philosophy

• Inside Literature (10 credits)
• Inside Philosophy (10 credits)
• Magical Realism (10 credits)
• How to Navigate the Apocalypse (10 credits)
• The World of Cinema (10 credits)

History and Religion

• Exploring World Religions (10 credits)
• People, Identity and Society: The Making of Modern Britain (10 credits)
• Ideas of Empire: From Persia to Putin (10 credits)

Modern Languages

Professional Conduct in Public Service Interpreting (10 credits)

International Relations and Politics

• 1989: a Pivotal Year for Europe (10 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Europe (10 credits)
• Introduction to International Relations (10 credits)
• The Political Systems in Wales (20 credits)

Duration

Under normal circumstances, you can expect to complete the pathway within one year, but you can take longer if needed.

Cost

Learn more about the funding and finance available.

Contact

If you have any queries or would like to find out more about this pathway please email eckart@cardiff.ac.uk or call +44(0)29 2087 5336.

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