This dynamic programme examines world literature from diverse geographical and cultural perspectives and equips students for a career in today's global society. Alongside cultural topics, you will study up to two foreign languages (one per year), selected from an exceptional range of modern and ancient languages including Japanese, Arabic and Mandarin Chinese, as well as European languages. n Years 1 and 2, you will study literary theory and cultural history, genres and forms. A wide range of optional language and literary modules are offered by the School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS).You will be able to study up to two foreign languages (one language at a time, which can be changed once), choosing from those available with SELCS, the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), the Centre for Languages and International Education (CLIE), Greek, Latin or Hebrew, all at beginner level or a more advanced level.Learning is research based and you will engage in independent critical inquiry across languages and cultures. You will also gain expertise in advanced textual analysis, creative critical writing and the use of new media.