Russia and China are both dynamic, rapidly developing nations with extensive influence in global politics. This degree allows you to develop knowledge of these complex and contrasting cultures, developing valuable linguistic expertise and gaining unique international experience.Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight. Not only do you have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in both the Russian and Chinese languages and cultures, but spending time abroad can make you more independent and confident. Taking yourself out of your comfort zone won’t only benefit your degree, it’ll shape the person you are to become.In addition to targeting your language skills, this course offers you a rich variety of modules in Russian history and culture while allowing you to uncover the complexities of contemporary Chinese politics, society and identities. You may also choose to branch out into the study of Serbian/Croatian and South-East European histories and cultures. In year one, you will spend your time equally between Russian and Contemporary Chinese Studies. In Russian, in addition to a core module in the Russian language at the appropriate level, you take optional modules in Russian culture, politics, society and history. If you wish to, you have the option to begin study of the history and culture of South-East Europe.In year two your language studies will focus on preparing you for the year abroad. You will also take modules in culture, history, politics and society from a wide choice of modules in both Russian and Chinese Studies. If you wish to, you may begin learning Serbian/Croatian as a second Slavonic language.Subject to you meeting the relevant requirements you will spend your third academic year studying Russian at one of our partner universities or a language school. If you are taking Serbian/Croatian, you will be able to divide your time to cover the countries of both languages. While students are unable to travel to Russia, we are pursuing other options for language courses in neighbouring countries (e.g. Estonia and Latvia), and where Russian is used by a native speaking community. For Contemporary Chinese Studies, you have the opportunity to learn about Mandarin and Chinese culture by spending a semester at our campus in Ningbo.Your fourth year is spent back at Nottingham. You will develop your command of both languages and their use in increasingly sophisticated contexts, and study optional modules drawn from the areas of literature, history, politics, society, film and translation. You may also choose to write a dissertation.Modules
In year one, you will spend your time equally between Russian and Contemporary Chinese Studies. In Russian, in addition to a core module in the Russian language at the appropriate level, you take optional modules in Russian culture, politics, society and history. If you wish to, you have the option to begin study of the history and culture of South-East Europe. In year two your language studies will focus on preparing you for the year abroad. You will also take modules in culture, history, politics and society from a wide choice of modules in both Russian and Chinese Studies. If you wish to, you may begin learning Serbian/Croatian as a second Slavonic language. Subject to you meeting the relevant requirements you will spend your third academic year studying Russian at one of our partner universities or a language school. If you are taking Serbian/Croatian, you will be able to divide your time to cover the countries of both languages. While students are unable to travel to Russia, we are pursuing other options for language courses in neighbouring countries (e.g. Estonia and Latvia), and where Russian is used by a native speaking community. For Contemporary Chinese Studies, you have the opportunity to learn about Mandarin and Chinese culture by spending a semester at our campus in Ningbo. Your fourth year is spent back at Nottingham. You will develop your command of both languages and their use in increasingly sophisticated contexts, and study optional modules drawn from the areas of literature, history, politics, society, film and translation. You may also choose to write a dissertation.
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