Cultural Studies (Hispanic Studies)

Description

Hispanic Studies

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world – outside Spain, it is the official language of all countries in South and Central America except Brazil, and is widespread in many parts of North America. The programme at Kent gives you the opportunity to explore the languages and cultures of Spain and Spanish America while developing your language skills. You can study Hispanic Studies at Kent whether you have an A level or GCSE in Spanish, or whether you are a beginner.

The programme offers some unique features. You have the opportunity to spend your year abroad in Uruguay or in Peru (as well as our exchange programmes with Spain), and our advanced language module in Stage 2 focuses on translation and interpreting – important skills when you look for a job. Another peninsula language, be it Catalan or Portuguese, is compulsory for single honours and optional for joint honours students. Facilities include multimedia laboratories, which offer a variety of interactive language learning programmes and dictionaries, and access to a wide range of TV satellite channels and audio, video and computer-assisted language learning facilities.

Cultural Studies

What do we mean by ‘culture’ and why are its many forms so hotly contested today? Why is it so important to our sense of identity and belonging? How are the ‘culture wars’ of today, surrounding such things as free speech, drugs, food, censorship, secrecy, piracy and youth culture related to uses of old and new media and the rise of global capitalism? Do you think it matters how tradition and heritage are represented in the mass media or in museums? Do you think popular culture is much more than a form of entertainment? Do you ever think that the culture and lifestyle which means a lot to you is not taken seriously? It is often said that the world is changing more rapidly than at any other time in history, and the study of cultural transformation is key to achieving the ‘joined-up thinking’ society needs in the 21st century.

Cultural Studies at Kent is a lively, innovative subject with distinctive perspectives on all forms of present day culture. We explore significant connections between popular culture, the arts and everyday life by crossing traditional social sciences/humanities boundaries. There are several opportunities for combined honours degrees with related subjects, including European languages, giving the opportunity of a year abroad.

The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research is ranked highly in national surveys. We recently received the highest rating in the Government evaluation of university research. You are taught by leading academics in the field.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 10790 Year (EEA)
• EUR 14420 Year (Non-EEA)

• UK/EU: £9,000 full-time, £4,500 part-time;
• International (non-lab, standard): £12,030 full-time;
• International (lab-based, standard): £14,360 full-time

• English

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.

Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

• SO334 - Modern Culture
• SO335 - Contemporary Culture
• LS300 - Learning Spanish 3 (Post A Level)
• LS302 - Intensive Learning Spanish 1 (Beginners)
• LS312 - Introduction to Hispanic Culture
• LS313 - Introduction to Hispanic Culture

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• LS504 - Learning Spanish 3B(Intensive Post A-Level)
• LS505 - Learning Spanish 4
• SO506 - Popular Culture, Media and Society
• SO701 - Cultures of Secrecy
• SO657 - Digital Culture
• SO676 - Cultures of Embodiment
• LS555 - Voices of a Continent - 20th Century Latin American Poets
• LS568 - Second Year Extended Essay
• LS568 - Second Year Extended Essay
• LS571 - After Dictatorship: Spain and Latin America
• LS513 - Spanish Literature: Identity
• LS515 - Catalan Culture
• LS541 - Women in Latin American Narrative and Film
• LS548 - Contemporary Spanish Cinema
• LS562 - The Legacy of Inequality: Race and Ethnicity in Latin America

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Year abroad

If you are taking a European language, as part of a joint degree, you spend a year between Stages 2 and 3 studying at a university in the country of your chosen language.

Possible modules may include:

• SO657 - Digital Culture
• SO676 - Cultures of Embodiment
• LA514 - Year Abroad Module

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

• LS506 - Learning Spanish 5
• SO676 - Cultures of Embodiment
• SO657 - Digital Culture
• SO701 - Cultures of Secrecy
• SO506 - Popular Culture, Media and Society
• LS563 - Terrorism and State Terror in Latin America
• LS564 - Jorge Luis Borges: life in the literary labyrinth
• LS567 - Final Year Dissertation
• LS550 - Reading Monstrosity in Iberian Culture
• LS554 - Writing the Cuban Revolution
• LS542 - The Carnivalesque in Modern Spanish Theatre I
• LS543 - The Carnivalesque in Modern Spanish Theatre II
• LS517 - Spanish Literature: Sexuality
• LS556 - Voices of a Continent - 20th Century Latin American Poets

Requirements

Home/EU students

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

Qualification /Typical offer/minimum requirement

• A level

ABB including B in Spanish, Film, English Literature, Politics, Media, Geography, Philosophy (where taken)

• GCSE

Good GCSE or A Sub in related modern language (if language A level not taken)

• Access to HE Diploma

The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.

• International Baccalaureate

34 points overall or 16 at HL including a modern European language other than English 4 at HL or 5 at SL

International students

The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.

Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to support eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2013 financial support package includes a fee waiver and cash bursary, as well as additional funds on your Kent account to help with accommodation, food, books and other living costs. Find out more on our fees and funding page.

General scholarships

Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.

The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created a new scholarship, The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages.