Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (German)

UCAS code: LR22

Here's what Royal Holloway, University of London says about its Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (German) course.

olitics, International Relations and Modern Languages explores the key areas of contemporary European politics and international relations, and combines these with the in-depth study of German language, society and culture. Taught in partnership between the Department of Politics and International Relations and the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, this course is informed by the outstanding research and international outlook of both departments.

The politics element of the course provides an introduction to the working of international relations and the growth of Europe as a political entity. This includes research into areas such as Brexit, the European Union’s Budget, the European Parliament, security, international diplomacy, and the use of military force, as well as European languages and cultures. Your second and final year courses in European politics and international relations will be taught by Giacomo Benedetto, who holds a Jean Monnet professorship in European integration awarded by the European Union.

As a modern linguist, you will not only learn to speak and write fluently, you will also develop excellent communication and research skills and combine language proficiency with cross-cultural perspectives.

As a part of Royal Holloway’s close-knit international community based in our beautiful historic campus, you will be within easy reach of London. You will also have the exciting opportunity to spend a year working, teaching or studying in a German-speaking country, when you will immerse yourself in the language and culture and truly broaden your horizons. Among the institutions we have exchange links with are two of Germany’s most respected universities for politics and international relations - the Ludwig-Maximilian’s University of Munich and the University of Konstanz.

In the event of a no-deal Brexit, we will commit to providing 2019 and 2020 entry students with a subsidy equivalent to current Erasmus+ funding (where this would have previously been funded by the Erasmus+ scheme). To find out more visit the Erasmus+ page.

• Study with leading experts on Brexit and EU Budgets.

• Taught in partnership with the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

• Spend a year of study and/or work in a German-speaking country.

• Gain written and verbal fluency in German.

• Other language options in French (R100), Italian (R300) and Spanish (R401).

Core Modules Year 1 Introduction to International Relations Introduction to Politics and Government You will take one of the following modules in German depending on your language proficiency:

German Language: Culture and Translation German Ab Initio Written I German Ab Initio Oral I German Advanced Written I German Advanced Oral I Year 2 Understanding the European Union: Politics and Theory You will take one of the following modules in German depending on your language proficiency:

Intensive Beginners’ German II German Language II Advanced German Translation: Skills and Practice Year 3 Year Abroad Year 4 European Union Public Policy You will take the following module in German:

German Language III Optional Modules There are a number of optional course modules available during your degree studies. The following is a selection of optional course modules that are likely to be available. Please note that although the College will keep changes to a minimum, new modules may be offered or existing modules may be withdrawn, for example, in response to a change in staff. Applicants will be informed if any significant changes need to be made.

Year 1 Optional modules in German may include:

Introduction to German Studies German History and Culture German Language: Culture and Translation Year 2 International Relations Theory Democracy in Britain Contemporary Political Theory International Political Economy Political Behaviour War and Security in World Politics Modern Political Thought International Organisations The Politics of Human Rights Introduction to Political Communication Optional modules in German may include:

Death, Desire, Decline: Thomas Mann and Franz Kafka Love and Marriage in Major Novels by Theodor Fontane Representations of Childhood and Youth in Modern German Culture Year 4 Power and Money in the European Union Dissertation in Politics and/or IR The British in India: a Social and Political History Contemporary Middle East Politics US Foreign Policy Comparative Foreign Policy Young People's Politics Leadership, Power and the British Prime Minister Visual Politics Understanding China's Rise: Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy Global Energy Policy Refugees and Migration in World Politics American Political Development The Politics of Russia and Eastern Europe The Politics of International Development Issues in Democratic Theory Political Theories of Freedom Defence and Security Governance Military Change in the 21st Century Leaders and Political Communication Global Healthy Policy Political Protest European Union Foreign Policy Optional modules in German may include:

Doubles, Devils, and Deadly Spiders: 19th-Century German Gothic Literature Narrative and Identity: The German Novel from the 18th to the 21st Century Dream Factories: Recent German Film Dark Tales: E.T.A. Hoffmann and German Romanticism National Socialism and the Third Reich in German Film and Visual Culture from 1933 to the Present German Dissertation

The course has a modular structure, whereby you will take 14 units at the rate of four per year in the first, second and fourth years, plus two in the third year, which is spent working or studying abroad. Most modules contain an element of assessed coursework, which contributes to the final mark awarded.

Your first year is formative, though your results will determine whether you can progress to the second year. Your second and fourth year results, alongside those of the third year spent abroad, will contribute to your final degree classifcation. Work completed in your fourth year will count for a larger proportion of the result.

You will be assigned a personal tutor who will provide you with support, guidance and advice throughout your studies.

You will also have access to the comprehensive e-learning facility Moodle, which features lecture handouts and other supporting materials, such as lecture slides, quizzes, video clips, and links to relevant academic journal articles.