Objectives
A degree in Philosophy and Hispanic Studies allows you to develop your understanding of the Spanish language, and of Spanish and Latin American culture and society, at the same time as learning about philosophical issues that have challenged thinkers for centuries. In this degree course you will normally take half of your modules in Hispanic Studies and half in Philosophy. The course lasts four years, including a year abroad. We offer a large number of year abroad options in Spain and Latin America, and are flexible in making arrangements to suit your interests. We have outstanding success in securing placements with the British Council's language-teaching assistantship schemes in Spain and Latin America. Hispanic Studies: On the Hispanic Studies side of the degree about a third of teaching time is devoted to developing your written and oral fluency in Spanish, supported by small-group learning on a weekly basis and by language laboratory, video and satellite TV facilities as well as weekly classes with native speakers. Level one provides a grounding in the language, culture, history and society of Spain and Latin America. All Single Honours students take Portuguese or Catalan, and these are also available to suitably qualified Dual Honours students. Levels two and three offer very broad coverage of diverse aspects of Spanish and Latin American society, history and culture, including film, music, literature, art and sport. Level three also includes practice-based modules in interpreting, translating and musical performance. Language learning remains central, but otherwise you have an extensive choice of optional modules. This allows you to build your own pathway and set your own challenges, all within a framework of support from personal tutors. Philosophy: The Philosophy Department offers an exciting range of courses taught by researchers who are experts in their fields. You can develop your understanding of the key areas of Philosophy such as Ethics, Philosophy of Mind, Theory of Knowledge, Political Philosophy, Metaphysics and Logic. We also have courses on major figures in the history of Philosophy such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hegel and others. The Philosophy side of the degree is highly flexible, with no required modules.
