University of Cyprus
University of Cyprus Nicosia

Modern Languages and European Studies direction in English – German

Information

Department
Department of French and Modern Studies
Duration
8 Semesters
Additional Information

The two tracks of the program (French Studies/European Studies) provide students with an up-todate multilingual education and training, with emphasis placed on what makes the French and European tradition.

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Key Learning Outcomes

The French Language and Literature track allows students to develop high-level skills to communicate in French, and to study in depth French linguistics on the one hand, and the specificity of this culture on the other (philosophy, literature and arts) which has crossed the borders of France.
Students in the Modern Languages and European Studies track will develop advanced skills in French and/or English and/or German and study European thought and culture in depth. At the end of their studies, they will have acquired knowledge in the humanities and social sciences, political science, law and the arts, and will be able to formulate constructive criticism of the society in which they will be living. 

Students in the Modern Languages and European Studies programme will develop advanced skills in French and/or English and/or German, and will study European thought and culture and film studies in depth. They will acquire a sound knowledge of the humanities and social sciences as well as political science, in particular on topics related to European studies. They will be able to pursue their careers in professional fields where these specialisations are required, e.g. European institutions, national and foreign public services, cultural organisations, foundations, companies, NGOs, etc.

OBTAINING THE DIPLOMA OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND EUROPEAN STUDIES

To obtain the French Language and Literature degree, students must complete courses totalling a minimum of 240 ECTS. These courses include: 1) fixed and additional mandatory courses, taught in the two languages chosen by the student, 2) courses taught by the Department of English Studies, History, Political and Social Sciences, Law, and the Language Centre.

Students of the Diploma in Modern Languages and European Studies enrol in a combination of two languages: French-English, French-German, or English-German.

Program

Semester 1  

  • English for Academic Purposes  
  • Muendliche Sprachproduktion 
  • Schriftliche Sprachproduktion  
  • Deutsch für Akademiker 
  • English for Public Speaking

Semester 2

  • Academic Essay Writing
  • Schriftliche Ausdruckstechniken
  • Introduction to Research Tools
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses

Semester 3

  • Introduction to Cultural Criticism
  • Introduction to Critical Thinking
  • Fachsprache Fuer Den Beruf
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses

Semester 4

  • Frontiers of/in Europe
  • Deutsch Fuer Europaeische und Internationale Beziehungen
  • Deutsch Fuer Akademiker III
  • The Political System of the EU
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses

Semester 5

  • The Political System of Cyprus
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses

Semester 6

  • English for European and International Relations
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses

Semester 7

  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses

Semester 8

  • Methodology of Research
  • Deutsch Fur Akademiker IV
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses
  • Selection from a List of Courses

Selection from a List of Courses (Restricted Elective)

  • English for Academic Purposes  
  • Muendliche Sprachproduktion 
  • Schriftliche Sprachproduktion  
  • Deutsch für Akademiker 
  • English for Public Speaking