Education & a Modern Language

This module aims to provide you with education studies knowledge, and skills. You'll get an overview of debates and issues surrounding learners in the education system, and to equip you with knowledge of both historical and current policy and practice.

The aims of this module are to provide you with knowledge and understanding of inclusion, exclusion and diversity in education. You'll investigate the topic of equal access to educational opportunities and the different theories and concepts surrounding this debate.

• Chinese Language 1: On this module you'll be introduced to the main aspects of contemporary Chinese society and culture. This will provide a framework for the study of Chinese politics, economics and society.
• Background to China: This module aims to introduce you to the developments in China, covering its society and culture. You will explore China's land, political structure, and history.

• Introduction to French Studies: On this module you'll build on your knowledge of independent language learning. You'll gain higher-level receptive and active language skills and consolidate your grammar skills.

On this module you'll build on your knowledge of independent language learning. You'll gain higher-level receptive and active language skills and consolidate your grammar skills.

• Beginners Japanese: In this module you will be introduced to grammar, vocabulary, and basic communicative skills in Japanese. You'll learn the skills and knowledge necessary for further language learning independently.
• Background to Japan: This module will introduce you to the study of Japan, its history, culture, traditions and society and a variety of interpretative approaches to Japan, from both Western and Japanese perspectives. You'll then have opportunities to carry out research in this area.

• Background to Korea: You'll explores Korea's evolution globally and historically, looking at its unique characteristics in Asia Pacific. You'll analyse issues of development and change in Korea and develop an understanding of the problems and achievements of the country.
• Beginners Korean: This module aims to enable you to read and write in the Korean alphabet and speak Korean confidently at a basic level.

• Beginners Russian: This module will help you use the Russian language confidently with no prior knowledge or experience. 
• Background to Russian Studies: This module aims to develop your cultural awareness by building an in-depth knowledge of important issues in contemporary Russia.

Beginners

• Beginners Spanish: On this module you'll quickly gain appropriate written, oral and aural skills in Spanish. You will develop sound structural language foundations as the basis for further study of the language and develop the skills necessary for independent language learning.
• Background to Hispanic Studies: In this module you will learn about the current issues in Spain and familiarise yourself with a range of sources both in English and in the target language. You'll learn about the different culture too whilst developing your independent skills.

Post A Level route

• Introduction to Spanish Studies: This module aims to ensure you have the foundations for higher-level language skills, the skills necessary for independent language learning and acquaints you with different aspects of contemporary Spanish history, culture and society.

This module aims to familiarise you with the debated aspects of diversity and inclusion, and analyse educational opportunities for learners with SEND. You'll also learn about other dimensions of inequality, and assess the effectiveness of government policies and school strategies on the education of learners with SEND.

You'll explore the psychology of learning and the development of eclectic practice in education. This module will look at the three main psychological schools of theory about teaching and learning, and also introduce you to the practical application of theory in teaching.

• Beginners Chinese Language and Society: This module will build on your Chinese language skills to expand your vocabulary in a conversation focused approach. You will mater complex grammatical structures of Chinese and be able to communicate in a range of interactive situations for a year abroad in China.
• Intermediate Chinese Literacy: On this module you'll develop your reading and writing skills and build on your vocabulary. You'll also enhance your written Chinese skills, gain an understanding complex grammatical structures, and build on your understanding of Chinese culture.

• French Language and Society 1: In this module you'll build on skills in oral and written communication developed in the first-year. You'll study a wide and varied selection of audio and video recordings as well as media texts. You will take part in workshops such as role-play, debate, interpreting, and language analysis.
• French Language and Society 2: This module aims to build upon your language skills, enable you to achieve advanced competence in communicating in French in a range of complex situations, and provide you with the opportunity to further examine specialised areas of French society and enable you to carry out independent research and develop your analytical skills.

• Beginners Japanese Language and Society 1: The module aims for you to develop competence in communicating in Japanese in a range of social situations and to build on your grammar and vocabulary.
• Beginners Japanese Language and Society 2: This module aims to further develop your Japanese in a range of social situations as well as to build solid foundations in grammar and vocabulary.

• Beginners Korean Language and Society 1: On this module you'll improve your language skills in Korean, promoting competence in communication across defined contexts. You'll enhance your awareness of Korean culture and become an independent learner and proficient language user.
• Beginners Korean Language and Society 2: In this module you will gain confidence in communicating in Korean. You will develop analytical skills for understanding aspects of the Korean society and culture.

• Beginners Russian Language and Society 1: This unit of learning aims to enable you to use knowledge gained at level one to develop more specialised language skills so you can use different styles and registers. It will enhance your interactive skills and independent learning ability.
• Beginners Russian Language and Society 2: This module aims to develop your knowledge of modern Russia, exploring recent history and culture in order to provide you with a framework for the country's current affairs, expand your linguistic ability using historic and political discourse, and prepare you for the experience of studying and working in a culture different from your own.

• Spanish Language and Society 1: This module aims to build on your knowledge of the Spanish language and how to communicate in Spanish in range of complex situations. You will also gain knowledge in more specialised areas of Spanish society as well as developing your registers such as cultural, socio-political and socio-economic.
• Spanish Language and Society 2: This module lets you build on your language skills and you'll therefore achieve a high competence in communicating in Spanish. You'll also be able to examine specialised areas of Spanish society.
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• Beginners Spanish Language and Society: The module enables you to develop more specialised language skills to be able to use different styles and registers. The module enhances interactive skills and independent learning ability, as well as strengthening cultural understanding, attitudes, and Spanish ways of life.
• Beginners Spanish Language and Society 2: This module will develop your knowledge of modern Spain. You'll explore Spain's recent history to understand the country's current affairs and broaden your linguistic ability using historic and political discourse.

In this module you will have the opportunity to take part in a work placement of your choice. The experience you gain will greatly benefit your studies and enhance your employability skills. You will reflect on your experiences in a final report.

This module enhances your academic writing, critical thinking, and research abilities, focusing on skills like critical analysis, evidence synthesis, proper source utilization, and theory application. Successful completion is required if you're planning to take the research-based dissertation module.

• Aspects of Chinese Society: This module will enhance your understanding of various aspects of contemporary Chinese society through analysis of appropriate film, video and written materials. This will act as a foundation to prepare you for your placement abroad.

• Introduction to Theory and Techniques of Translation (French): This module is designed to give you an insight into translation techniques. You'll learn to extend your lexical and grammatical knowledge of the foreign language using a problem-solving approach in workshop sessions.

• Introduction to Theory and Techniques of Translation (Spanish): You will learn translation techniques and develop lexical and grammatical language knowledge. The module uses a problem-solving approach in workshop sessions.

• Introduction to Theory & Techniques of Translation (Russian): In this module, you will be introduced to some of the principles on which translation is based by examining passages in Russian and English. Attention will be drawn to differences between Russian and English relating to grammar, vocabulary and punctuation. Issues such as translation loss, the effect on the target reader, the translation of cultural references and of metaphor will be examined.

• Structure, Variation and Change in the Korean Language: This module will build the foundations of understanding of basic theories and research methods in language studies.
• Contemporary Korean Society and Culture: This module will enhance your grasp of modern Korean history, and delve into the historical and political contexts of cultural phenomena in both South and North Korea.

• Aspects of Japanese Society: This module explores aspects of Japanese society to prepare you for the period abroad by enhancing your understanding of various aspects of Japanese society through language activities.

This module explores the relationship between learning, curriculum, assessment, and how each informs the other. You'll assess the concept of valid knowledge, scrutinise teaching and learning theories in relation to the curriculum, and explore the nature of a core curriculum across various educational sectors.

In this module you will explore the education for the vulnerable children and young people. The children you will explore may include victims of abuse and children involved with crime. If you are considering a career in teaching, social work or care, this module will benefit you.

• Independent Research Project: In this module, you will produce a dissertation using your extensive research on a topic of your choice that is relevant to your programme of study.
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• Dissertation: The dissertation will enhance your intellectual skills by giving you the opportunity to carry out a significant piece of research in a clearly identified area of interest relevant to your studies.
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• Education Dissertation: You will have the opportunity to produce a dissertation through independent study in a field of your own choice. You can explore and study your chosen subject in detail to build an in-depth understanding and immerse yourself into the analysis of a contemporary educational problem.
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• Education Double Dissertation: Our double dissertation module will provide an opportunity for you to undertake independent study in an area of your own choosing. You will be expected to demonstrate an ability to develop and sustain a logical and consistent argument in relation to the analysis of an educational issue using both primary and secondary data sources.

• Chinese Language Studies: This module builds on your previous skills and knowledge. You'll develop your Chinese language and communication skills, and your awareness of Chinese socio-culture.
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• Chinese Language 3: On this module, you'll improve your Chinese reading skills for a wide range of words. You'll also develop mediation skills like translation and summarisation, while exploring modern Chinese culture and society through primary sources in Chinese.
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• Understanding Chinese Economy and Society: This module develops a comprehensive knowledge of what business is like in contemporary China. You will develop the skills to study and translate a wide array of theoretical works around a variety of themes and topics including correspondence, semi-legal documents and news reports.

• French Language Studies: On this module you'll build your existing skills and knowledge and develop an advanced understanding of French. You'll also build on your self-management and linguistic skills, enhancing your learning.
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• French Language: This module aims to strengthen and advance language skills you gained in prior modules or equivalent experience. It focuses on enabling you to achieve a high level of proficiency in both spoken and written French, allowing you to communicate fully and fluently at the level of educated French speakers.
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• French Language in Context: The aim of this module is to give you advanced skills in communicating French, both spoken and written. You'll build on your skills in presentations and extended essay writing as well as in-depth analysis and research in French.

• Korean Language Studies: This module enables you to communicate effectively in diverse situations with varying levels of formality and politeness, achieving a high proficiency in both spoken and written Korean, equivalent to educated speakers.
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• Korean Language 3: This module enhances and refines your language skills from previous academic years. You'll learn to communicate effectively in diverse situations with varying levels of formality and politeness.
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• Korean Language for Academic Purpose: In this module you will develop your formal style of speaking, reading and writing. You will be able to communicate at a high degree level of Korean

• Russian Language Studies: In this module, you will develop your Russian language skills. You'll gain a high degree of spoken and written Russian to communicate fluently at the level of educated Russian speakers.
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• Russian Language 3: On this module you'll further develop your Russian language skills. You'll attain a high degree of proficiency in spoken and written Russian and be able to communicate fully and fluently.
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• Russian Literary Identities: This module introduces Russian literary-philosophical debates and themes from the 19th century to the present. You'll explore the interplay between Russian literature and society, developing an understanding of the relationship between literature, philosophy, and socio-political reality.

• Spanish Language Studies: In this module, you will build upon skills and knowledge of the Spanish language. Your language competence will transform into an advanced degree of proficiency. You will also gain self-management and linguistic skills. The module aims to maintain and enhance language learning beyond the course.
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• Spanish Language: In this module you will develop your previously acquired language skills and reach a high degree of proficiency in spoken and written Spanish defined as the ability to communicate fully and fluently at the level of educated speakers of Spanish.
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• An Introduction to Micro-literature in Spanish: This module will allow you to trace the development of different forms of micro-literature in Spanish from the beginning of the 20th Century to the present day, and consider the reasons why many well-known authors hold these forms of literary expressions in esteem.

This module examines the history and continuing relevance of the concept of the teacher as a professional in an educational context. You will explore things such as the nature of professionalism, the influence of trade unions, professional bodies and interest groups, and the influence of gender and the professional role.

Our module explores the nature and impact of policies on various sectors of education and care. Key features of policy in this field at national and local levels will be examined and the implications for its practitioners, practitioner professionalism and management explored.

In this module you will explore the role of family in education and parental involvement in children's education, the policies that promote this, the impacts of parents' involvements (or lack of it) on children's experience and attainment and barriers to involvement based on gender, ethnicity, social class and disability.

On this module, you will be provided with the opportunity to pursue a lengthy piece of translation (from a modern language into English); allowing you to contend with challenges of translation against the background of a detailed study of a specialized subject.

This module enables you to engage in experiential learning through time spent in an educational setting, to critically reflect upon and assess the relevance of your observations with broader aspects of educational policy and practice and equip you with experience and insights to enhance your employability.

• Theory and Practice of Translation (Chinese): On this module you'll be introduced to relevant aspects in linguistics and basic translation theories. You'll become more aware of genre, register and text typology and the constraints of different text types, especially those in advertisements and audio-visual translation.

• Techniques and Practice of Interpreting: Introducing you to basic interpreting techniques and enable you to develop your communicative language skills in English and another language.

• Divided Korea: In this module you will explore the overview of the historical and political development of divided Korea. Examples include major inter-Korean conflicts. You will explore a variety of books, journals, online resources and films.

• Decoding Japan through Cultural Readings and Translation: In this module you will read and analyse Japanese texts of various types. You will develop advanced skills in language processing by analysing cultural issues in Japanese society.