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Comparative Literatures and Modern Languages

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BA On-Campus Full-time 3 - 4 years September find out find out

About Comparative Literatures and Modern Languages, BA - at University of Exeter

About this course

  • Gain a breadth of knowledge in literature, film and art from around the world, from the ancient to the contemporary.
  • Develop your translation literacy and understanding of the cultural, political, social and economic forces that shape how material travels from one language and context to another.
  • Our BA takes a comparative lens on pressing issues such as migration, the environment, and gender and sexuality. We have a decolonial focus, both in terms of theory and our commitment to consider literature beyond the Western canon.
  • Opportunity to learn Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian or Portuguese from beginners. French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Russian can also be taken from advanced/post-A level.
  • Option to spend your third year studying or working abroad in a country where you can develop your chosen language.
  • Gain a high level of proficiency in reading, writing, understanding and speaking your selected language, providing you with valued language skills of potential use for future careers.

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