You can study stand-alone modules in Contemporary Language Studies as part of, or alongside, your course. Even if you study languages in addition to your undergraduate degree the extra classes are free of charge, making this a great way to enhance your CV.
All languages are taught at the Canterbury Campus.
Language modules are open to all students as long as it is possible within the constraints of your main course.
If you are a single honours student, you can take one 20-credit language module that counts towards your degree at Year 1 (Level 4) or take a language module in addition to your other modules. If you are a combined honours student, you can opt to take a language module in addition to your other modules. At Level 4 you don’t need any previous knowledge of the language as the language modules are all at beginner’s level.
Both single and combine honours students can continue taking the language as a credit-bearing module at Year 2 (Level 5) and Year 3 (Level 6) respectively, or take any language module at any level if opting to study a language additionally.
Level 5 is the equivalent of a lower intermediate level and Level 6 is a higher intermediate level.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Language team at language.studies@canterbury.ac.uk
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the study of a language to communicate effectively in basic every day, educational or work situations and to engage this study within the culture of the country or countries in which it is used.
The module will cover essential everyday topics and vocabulary, as well as some basic terminology related to travelling, studying and/or working in the countries where the language is used. Practical skills such as oral expressions, written communications, IT vocabulary, reading comprehension and basic translation will be covered. Language structures and grammar will be presented and practised in context. It will also include the study of some general aspects about these countries and most important cultural distinctions, for example, geography and political organization, food, family, university life, major festivities, daily life and leisure.
By the end of the module you should be able to:
The module is assessed as follows and all three components are compulsory.
This module’s aim is to consolidate what you learnt at level 4 and expand your ability to use effectively a language to communicate in possible every day, educational or professional situations, contextualizing its acquisition within the culture(s) of the country or countries in which it is used and to develop your autonomy as an independent language learner.
The module will cover more every day, educational and/or professional topics and related terminology with increased cultural contextualization. It will also include the study of specific issues about the country or countries where the language is spoken, including usual practices and important cultural differences. We will study aspects of geography, climate, gastronomy, traditions, festivals and celebrations. Some research on a topic of specific interest by each student will be included.
By the end of this module you should be able to:
The module is assessed as follows and all three components are compulsory :
The aim of this module is to build on your knowledge of the language and culture(s) where it is used in order to achieve a higher level of fluency and accuracy to function more confidently and effectively in a wider variety of situations with better understanding of cultural differences and less language barriers as well as to encourage you to transfer second language learning skills to other disciplines.
The module will cover more complex everyday topics and vocabulary as well as educational and/or professional related terminology. You will be able to apply your knowledge of the language to practical tasks and activities such as oral presentations and debates, text analysis and summary or translation. It will also include the study of specific cultural issues about the country or countries where the language is spoken, its usual practices and important cultural differences. We will explore aspects of national identity, famous people, art and current affairs. In this context each student will research a topic of interest using a variety of resources.
By the end of this module you should be able to:
The module is assessed as follows and all three components are compulsory: