Modern Languages and Arabic draft

Program Overview

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The University of Exeter's BA Modern Languages and Arabic is a customizable program that combines Arabic studies with a second modern language. Students develop proficiency in both languages and gain a deep understanding of their respective cultures. The program includes a compulsory year abroad in the Arabic-speaking world, providing immersive language and cultural experiences. Graduates pursue careers in various fields, leveraging their analytical, communication, and intercultural skills.

Program Outline

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BA Modern Languages and Arabic - University of Exeter

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Degree Overview:

This program offers a highly flexible structure allowing students to tailor their studies around their interests or pursue a specific career-oriented pathway. Students study Arabic alongside one other language: French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian. The final degree title reflects the chosen languages, with an equal division of time dedicated to each.

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Key Objectives:

• Develop fundamental language skills: reading, speaking, translating, and writing.
• Achieve proficiency in the delicate nuances of intonation, tone, and inflection in Arabic and the chosen second language.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the rich cultural, social, and historical backdrop of Arabic and the chosen second language.
• Benefit from the expertise of the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, a leading academic institution in the UK for research and taught degree programs in Arab, Middle Eastern, and Islamic Studies.

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Outline:

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Year 1:

• Compulsory Modules: 60 credits of compulsory Arabic modules, 30 credits of compulsory Modern Languages modules, and 30 credits of optional Modern Languages modules.
• Modern Languages:
Students choose 30 credits of compulsory modules in their chosen language from a list of options including French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
• Optional Modules: Students select 30 credits of optional modules related to their chosen language.
A maximum of 15 credits can be chosen from SML- or HUM-coded modules.

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International Study Placement (Year 2):

• Compulsory: 120 credit compulsory year abroad Arabic placement.
• ARA2000: Year Abroad

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Year 3:

• Compulsory Modules: 30 credits of compulsory Arabic modules, 30 credits of compulsory Modern Languages modules.
• Arabic: ARA2139 (Intermediate Arabic Language II)
• Modern Languages:
Students choose 30 credits of compulsory modules in their chosen language from a list of options including French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
• Optional Modules: 30 credits of optional Arabic modules and 30 credits of optional Modern Languages modules.
• Arabic: Students select 30 credits of optional modules from a list of options related to Arabic language and culture.
• Modern Languages: Students select 30 credits of optional modules related to their chosen language.
A maximum of 15 credits can be chosen from SML- or HUM-coded modules.

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Final Year:

• Compulsory Modules: 30 credits of compulsory Arabic modules, 30-60 credits of compulsory Modern Languages modules.
• Arabic: ARA3103 (Advanced Arabic Language)
• Modern Languages:
Students choose 30-60 credits of compulsory modules in their chosen language from a list of options including French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
• Optional Modules: 30-60 credits of optional Arabic modules and 30-60 credits of optional Modern Languages modules.
• Arabic: Students select 30-60 credits of optional modules from a list of options related to Arabic language and culture.
• Modern Languages: Students select 30-60 credits of optional modules related to their chosen language.
A maximum of 15 credits can be chosen from SML- or HUM-coded modules.

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Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Coursework, exams (essays, source commentaries, research exercises, oral presentations), online assessment (for language and culture modules).

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Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Written language is taught through weekly classes with teams of tutors, including native speakers.
Weekly oral practice sessions are held in small groups with native speakers. Cultural modules involve a combination of lectures, seminars, group work, and web-based learning.

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Careers:

• Employer-Valued Skills: The program develops analytical and research skills, an awareness of different interpretations of issues and events, effective communication skills, and time-management skills.
• Career Paths: Recent graduates have pursued careers as European Funding Officers, Trilingual Fraud Specialists, Insurance Brokers, Marketing and Communications Officers, Reporters, and TV Researchers.
• Employers: Graduates have secured positions in organizations such as the Civil Service, Bloomberg, Challenges Worldwide, Ernst & Young, Cancer Research UK, and Hugo Boss.
Recent graduates have progressed to courses such as MA Translation Studies, MA Global Literatures and Cultures, MA European Politics, Graduate Diploma in Law, PGCE Secondary French, MA International Relations, MSc Globalisation and Latin American Development, and Professional Language Skills.

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Other:

• International Study Placement Destinations: Jordan Language Academy (JLA) in Amman, Jordan; International Language Institute (ILI) in Cairo, Egypt; The Arabic Language Institute (ALIF) in Fez, Morocco.
• Student Life: The program encourages students to get involved in activities outside of class, such as language societies, tandem partnerships, liaison work in schools and the community, and the Translation!
Festival, the only public festival dedicated to translation in the UK.
• Year Abroad: The Year Abroad is a highlight of the program, providing students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Arabic society and culture and gain fluency in a spoken dialect of Arabic.

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UK students: £9,250 per year International students: £23,700 per year