如果选择专门学习您的现代语言，则通常会在一个国家/地区使用该语言，该语言是在工作场所，在合作机构的学习场所或在学校中作为外语助手使用的。这将使您大大提高自己的语言技能，并在国际环境中进行语言交流时提高信心。回到家，我们的世界智慧学习中心组织了各种课外活动计划，包括文化庆祝活动，展览，演讲嘉宾和年度国际电影节。该中心还提供多种现代语言的额外短期课程，以及各种语言和国际电视资源。
If you have a passion for language and communication then this is the degree for you. In choosing to study a Modern Language alongside English Language and Linguistics or English Literature you will greatly enhance your communication skills and gain the experience necessary for a successful career in a wide range of exciting professions. If the structure and usage of the English language fascinates you, our English Language and Linguistics pathway is for you. If you love exploring and analysing literary texts and their relationship to society and culture, opt for our English Literature route. Your Modern Language studies will focus on developing excellent verbal and written communication skills in your chosen language while exploring the society and culture of the countries where your language is spoken. You will have the opportunity to spend a period abroad in order to immerse yourself in that language and culture.Students choosing the English Language and Linguistics pathway will gain an in-depth knowledge of the English language, drawing on a number of different disciplines in the analysis of the structural, sociolinguistic, psychological and historical dimensions of the language. You will explore how language works as a structural system (the sound system and the grammar), and how it can be used in a variety of social settings: for instance, to persuade, exert power and construct identity. You'll learn about the development of English from Anglo-Saxon to its current position as the world language and the impact that the digital age is having on the English language.<br><br>You'll have access to our International Travel Bursary Scheme, which enables you to spend some time overseas on a project related to your studies. If you wish to study abroad as part of your course, UCLan offers a scheme for a semester/year abroad as we have exchange agreements with overseas universities.Our Modern Languages teachers speak more than 20 languages between them and many work as interpreters and translators alongside their teaching. We have affiliations with a number of professional academic bodies, such as the British Association for American Studies, European Association for American Studies, Transatlantic Studies Association, Collegium for African American Research, the National Black Arts Association, Multi-Ethnic Studies Europe and America (MESEA) and Centre for the Study of International Slavery at the International Slavery Museum.A degree in English and a modern language qualifies you to work in a wide range of sectors such as teaching, journalism, publishing, arts, administration, theatre, advertising, manufacturing and finance. Graduates who like to travel can carve out successful successful careers in international business, consultancy, translation/interpreting, or worldwide teaching.<br><br>DURATION: Full-time: Three years or four years including year abroad.