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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
4 Year
Our Finnish and Norwegian degree offers huge scope for developing in-depth, comparative and intercultural approaches to the humanities. You will be able to choose from a wide range of modules including literature, linguistic traditions, history, sociology, philosophy, art, film or other aspects of the cultures associated with the language(s) you'll be learning. You will spend your third year abroad, split between two countries where your chosen languages are spoken. You will achieve the same linguistic competence regardless of whether you start a language from scratch or have previous knowledge of it.
This is a Finnish language module. Students can choose 30 credits compulsory language courses either (when Finnish is ab initio): SEEF0001 - Finnish Language Level 1 Or (when Finnish is post A Level): SEEF0005 - Finnish Language Level 2a ? Comprehension; SEEF0007 - Finnish Language Level 2b - Production. 15/30 credits Compulsory Culture course either SCAN0011: History and Culture of the Nordic Regions (30 credits) Or: SCAN0012: History and Culture of the Nordic Regions (Term 1, 15 credits). Note: If their interdepartmental module is taken from the SSEES 60 credits then they take SCAN0012. Note: If their interdepartmental module is taken from the SSEES 60 credits then they take only SEE0013. Modules in the other language 60 credits (including 15 credit Interdepartmental course if not taken from SSEES side).
This is a Finnish language module.
This is a Finnish language module.
This is a Finnish language module.
This is a Finnish language module.
This module belongs to Norwagian. The aim of the module is to teach the students basic communication skills in Norwegian: speaking, reading, writing and understanding everyday Norwegian. In class: Reading Norwegian texts. Conversation in connection with texts and related everyday topics. Listening and pronunciation exercises. Occasional role-play and class presentations by individual students on topics they have prepared at home. Grammar is explained systematically and the students are given exercises in connection with grammatical points. At home: Reading, essay writing, translation, grammatical exercises and occasional preparation of role-play and oral presentations
This module belongs to Norwagian.
This is a Norwagian language module. This module focuses mainly on language as a set of formal, interdependent sub-systems, such as phonetics/phonology (sound production and sound systems), grammar in the sense of morphology (word-formation and word classes) and syntax (phrases, clauses, sentences and word order), as well as on broader aspects of language as a special communication system. This will initially be illustrated with the help of English and the knowledge thus gained will then be applied to the mainland Scandinavian languages (Danish, Norwegian and Swedish). Where it adds to the discussion and understanding, reference will also be made to Icelandic and Faroese.
This is a Norwagian language module. The module aims to build up and improve the students? existing knowledge of Norwegian (bokm?, to enable them to read Norwegian (bokm? texts, understand everyday conversations, and express themselves well enough in speech and writing to cope with life at a Norwegian university in their third year. Besides using the chosen textbook and workbook (Mer norsk), once a week students will work a variety of original texts (newspaper articles, short essays, websites, blogs, short documentaries, and film clips) to strengthen their written and oral comprehension skills. Texts will form the basis of class discussion. Written tasks will be assigned as homework from week to week to consolidate the vocabulary encountered in class.
The aim of the module is to teach the students basic communication skills in Norwegian: speaking, reading, writing and understanding everyday Norwegian. In class: Reading Norwegian texts. Conversation in connection with texts and related everyday topics. Listening and pronunciation exercises. Occasional role-play and class presentations by individual students on topics they have prepared at home. Grammar is explained systematically and the students are given exercises in connection with grammatical points.
This is a Finnish language module. Students can choose 30 credits compulsory language courses either (when Finnish is ab initio): SEEF0005 - Finnish Language Level 2a ? Comprehension; SEEF0007 - Finnish Language Level 2b - Production or (when Finnish is post A Level): SEEF0011 - Finnish Language Level 3a ? Comprehension; SEEF0013 - Finnish Language Level 3b - Production. 15/30 credits from core Culture course: SEEF0009: Finland Environment Society and Culture (30 credits) OR SEEF0029 Finland Environment Society and Culture A (15 credits). If their Interdepartmental module is included in the SSEES 60 credits you take SEEF0029. 15 credits from: SSEES Literature and Culture course or Interdepartmental course (see above). 60 credits from: Courses in the other language (including 15 credits Interdepartmental course if not taken from SSEES side).
This is a Finnish language module.
This is a Finnish language module. This is a course for students who have successfully completed Finnish Language Level 1, or who can demonstrate equivalent competence in Finnish. The course consists of two components, comprehension and production, each of which has the value of 0.5 of a course-unit. Both components are taught in conjunction.
This is a Finnish language module. By the end of the course students should be able: to understand a wide range of authentic spoken and written Finnish from predictable topic areas; to extract required information and record it accurately and coherently in English; to manipulate spoken and written Finnish with appropriate and accurate use of lexis and grammatical structures in a variety of contexts and registers; to speak with confidence and accuracy appropriate to this level about many aspects of life and culture in Finland and societies where Finnish is spoken; to demonstrate understanding of translation by discussing problems of specific translations from and into Finnish; to successfully translate a range of texts from and into Finnish; to demonstrate knowledge and active use of more complex grammatical structures and a wide range of vocabulary in Finnish.
This is a Finnish language module. This is a course for students who have successfully completed Finnish Language Level 2 course, or who can demonstrate equivalent competence in Finnish. The course consists of two components, comprehension and production, each of which has the value of 0.5 of a course-unit (see Course Details above). Both components are taught in conjunction. Students who successfully complete this course should be able to function effectively and with confidence in an extensive range of academic, professional and social situations, and also to have gained a metalinguistic perspective on translation issues.
This is a Finnish language module. By the end of the course students should be able: to understand authentic spoken and written Finnish from unpredictable topic areas; to extract required information and record it accurately and coherently in English; to manipulate spoken and written Finnish in any situation with appropriate, accurate and elaborate use of lexis and grammatical structures in a wide variety of contexts and registers; to seek, provide and refine opinions and information in sustained spoken and written interchanges in Finnish; to speak and write confidently and accurately about key issues relating to life and culture in Finland and societies where Finnish is spoken; to demonstrate knowledge and active use of more complex grammatical structures and a wide range of vocabulary, register and styles in Finnish.
This is an intermediate course in Norwagian language.
This is a Norwagian language module. The Intermediate Project Work in a Scandinavian Language provides a module of guided learning for students who have completed the Intermediate language module or otherwise reached the B2/C1 level (CFR) in their target language. It offers an opportunity to broaden linguistic proficiency in four core areas (reading, writing, translation/grammar, aural) while covering a number of topics and areas connected to the language region. The module also aims to develop communicative skills by setting tasks (both formative and as part of the portfolio assessment) designed to give opportunity for writing different type of texts, constructing audience-targeted material, and engaging with a variety of different practices of language usage.
Your Year Abroad is split between two countries where your target languages are spoken. You can participate in a study placement with one of our partner universities, undertake a work placement or British Council language assistantship abroad or a combination of the two (subject to language choice/availability/approval).
This is a Finnish language module. This is a course for students who have successfully completed Finnish Language Level 2 course, or who can demonstrate equivalent competence in Finnish. The course consists of two components, comprehension and production, each of which has the value of 0.5 of a course-unit (see Course Details above). Both components are taught in conjunction. Students who successfully complete this course should be able to function effectively and with confidence in an extensive range of academic, professional and social situations, and also to have gained a metalinguistic perspective on translation issues.
This is a Finnish language module. This module explores central themes in Finnish society and culture through the study of Finnish texts. The module will deepen existing knowledge by looking at specific cases which illuminate Finnish social and cultural life and the construction of Finnish identity in discourse.
This is a Finnish language module. Students can choose 30 credit compulsory language course: SEEF0011 - Finnish Language Level 3a ? Comprehension; SEEF0013 - Finnish Language Level 3b - Production OR SEZZ4901 Free Standing Dissertation. 30 credits from SEEF0015: Finnish Society and Culture. 60 credits from: Courses in the other language (including 15 credits Interdepartmental course if not taken from SSEES side).
This is a Norwagian language module. The aim of this module is to develop skills in the reading and comprehension of mainly bokm?to near native proficiency and to raise the learner's awareness of foreign language learning processes and strategies. During the module the students will be exposed to different types of original fictional and non-fictional texts and materials, including articles, literary texts, TV debates, films, and speeches. Students will reflect on the differences and similarities between different genres and will gradually be able to imitate different styles and registers.
This is a Norwagian language module. The module aims to expand the vocabulary, oral skills and written skills of students who already have a high level of fluency and proficiency in their chosen language. It is designed to challenge all students at their individual level and give them the maximum opportunity to develop their own strengths within the framework of the module, while at the same time give the students the opportunity to undertake a longer and more in-depth study of a specific topic that relates to their main language.
This is a Norwagian language module. This module is designed to (a) provide practice in translation from the three languages, (b) identify strategies for using knowledge of one Scandinavian language to develop comprehension of the other two, and (c) introduce translation theory and apply it to practical translation tasks. The module is timetabled for one hour per week throughout the academic year, in order to provide ample time to develop skills. The first five weeks focus on translation theory, using a range of authentic translations to identify approaches most relevant in the Scandinavian context. Thereafter, classes cover a range of text-types and genres across the three languages, organised in three language-specific blocs of five weeks each. The module is team-taught by language specialists and with occasional guest appearances from practising Scandinavian-English translators. Students may be able to attend events relating to translation throughout the year, including one or more briefing sessions on translation careers and technological tools for translators.
This is a Norwagian language module. The dissertation is a compulsory element of the Scandinavian Studies degree. It is an original academic work on a topic completely of your choosing. You can write on any topic you like (so long as a staff member is willing to supervise it) but are encouraged to write on a topic relating to your specialism (the language, literature, culture, history etc. of the Scandinavian country you have focused on during your studies).
Norse myths and medieval sagas have been the source for ?popular? cultural trends since the first nationalistic approach of the Romantics in 19th century Europe. Today, such Norse-based representations have established a distinct visual and thematic identity within popular culture transcending national and cultural boundaries. Through study of the source myths combined with theoretical analysis of various popular texts such as fantasy and graphic novels, comic books, film, music, video games and MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games), this module will guide students to situate these depictions within a larger theoretical framework of Nordic studies and cultural theory, while simultaneously enabling them to analyse their own relationship with the various representations of the ?popular Norse?.
This is a Norwagian language module. This module builds on the foundation laid by SCAN1102 Introduction to Linguistics and the Scandinavian Languages, and is aimed at students in their second or fourth year of study. Exploring the structures and usage of the Scandinavian languages in their modern form, the module covers areas such as language form, language meaning and language in context. The module seeks to offer students a theoretical grounding in the broad field of Linguistics and neighbouring disciplines, and a solid introduction to their methods and applications (including the study of speech, dialects and sociolects), with a key feature being cross-linguistic comparison between the Scandinavian languages.
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