Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Africa and Black Diaspora BA (Hons)
SOAS University of London
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Students on the BA Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) combined degree will be introduced to the cultures and societies of Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and South East Asia, through the study of languages, film, literature and cultural studies. In the first year, students are equipped with a broader understanding of these regions in order to gain a vital comparative perspective. Language is crucial to the understanding of culture and therefore all ...Read more

Students on the BA Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) combined degree will be introduced to the cultures and societies of Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and South East Asia, through the study of languages, film, literature and cultural studies. In the first year, students are equipped with a broader understanding of these regions in order to gain a vital comparative perspective. Language is crucial to the understanding of culture and therefore all students will be required to choose from a range of languages in their first year of study. We encourage students to further develop their language skills as the degree progresses. Students will have the option to spend a year abroad to gain cultural and linguistic fluency in languages including Swahili, Amharic, Arabic, Yoruba and Zulu.Students will gain critical insight into the history, politics, anthropology, economy, development, languages and cultures of Africa and the Black Diaspora.Students will also get the opportunity to engage with their own understanding of contemporary themes including Migration, Colonialism, economic change, climate change and popular culture.

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Tueurora
23 Feb 24

The diverse community is such a seller for me. This quality of SOAS has enabled me to grow in more areas than just scholastically. Also the Accommodation Office is the best and..Read more

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Luc
22 Feb 24

Academics are amazing, course is great and the campus is great in look and location, but admin is unreliable and higher management..Read more

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SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London , Camden

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SOAS University of London
Thornhaugh Street Russell Square Camden WC1H 0XG United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Goodge Street  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston   0.4 miles away
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