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Core modules
50% of your degree will be in Economics and 50% in the School of Modern Languages

The Italian side of your degree will extend your knowledge and understanding of the language literature culture society and politics of Italy in both a historical and a contemporary perspective

In Economics you will study the choices of consumers corporations governments networks and nations developing a deep knowledge of global and local economic trends institutions and policies

Important information

We are planning to make some exciting changes to our Italian and Economics (BA) degree for 2024 entry We continually review our curricula to reflect developments in the relevant disciplines to deliver the best educational experience The core and optional modules will undergo approval through the University's rigorous academic processes As modules are approved we will update the course information on this webpage It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer Sign up to receive updates

Year One
Modern Italian Language for Beginners
Would you like the challenge of learning a new language at university? This foundation module for absolute beginners combines the acquisition of core language skills with knowledge of broader aspects of Italian culture equipping you with the tools to engage with a wide range of relevant contemporary topics in Italian Opportunities to practise your Italian vary from role play to quizzes working both individually and in your group Successful completion will mean you are able to hold a conversation in Italian read newspapers and get the gist of TV and radio programmes in Italian

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Modern Italian Language 1 (Intermediate)
Do you need to consolidate and expand your competence in Italian while enjoying talking about culture and society? If so this is the module for you You’ll be given opportunities to revise fundamental grammar and vocabulary before acquiring more complex grammatical constructions including through translation We will integrate cultural topics with your linguistic studies so you have the chance to explore areas such as tourism the arts the environment and Italian traditions You will have opportunities for individual and group presentations and to engage in activities that integrate the skills of listening reading writing and speaking By the end of your course you’ll be expected to be able to write competently in several registers using appropriate styles and terminology and to converse in Italian to a good standard

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Modern Italian Language 1 (Advanced)
Would you like to use your Italian A level (or equivalent) language skills creatively? This module will develop your linguistic and intercultural competence in Italian by means of advanced activities including creative writing translation debates presentations and drama You will explore linguistic structures using resources in a variety of media and engage with authentic and sophisticated texts to compare cultural systems and express your opinion critically and creatively In translation you will experiment with different genres registers and styles to enhance your cultural appreciation of Italian Finally you will have opportunities to explore cultural subjects and lead group discussions

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An Italian cultural module

The History of Modern Italy
You will chart the course of cultural political and social change in Italy over the past century studying key moments in its history including the rise of fascism World War II the economic boom of the late 1950s and political extremism of the 1970s through to contemporary issues such as immigration and recent economic and political crises You will study these events through the lens of literary and cinematic works and gain an understanding of how they have contributed to the nature and identity of contemporary Italy in order to prepare you for your abroad and further study of Italian culture You will also build your competence in textual analysis independent research and essay-writing

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Introduction to Italian Culture
How should we ‘read’ a literary or visual text? What are the considerations of form audience and context that enable us to make sense of a cultural product? In what ways should a performance be understood differently from something fixed on the page? You will address these questions by considering four representative avenues of expression in Italian culture namely cinema short stories lyric poetry and theatre-writing You will refine your skills of analysis and have the opportunity to sample different periods of Italian culture from the Renaissance through to intellectuals such as Italo Calvino Primo Levi and the poet Giacomo Leopardi representative of the Romantic tradition You will end your course equipped with the appropriate technical vocabulary to discuss different art forms fluently and in an informed manner

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Economics 1
You'll develop an understanding of fundamental and intermediate concepts in micro- and macroeconomic analysis equipping you with a range of appropriate analytical skills including descriptive graphical and mathematical methods This will develop your ability to analyse economic trends institutions and policies and the capacity to apply analytical techniques to real-world problems

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Quantitative Techniques
This module combines two modules Mathematical Techniques and Statistical Techniques You may study these topics at either an intermediate or advanced level depending on your existing Maths qualifications

You will cover topics ranging from algebra and calculus to distributions and hypothesis testing which will provide you with key skills and knowledge that will then be applied in many other modules In addition you will be introduced to some advanced statistical software packages which will help you learn about a range of techniques to analyse data and different ways in which you can present data

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Intermediate Year
Modern Italian Language 2
This module will extend and refine your competence in Italian With an emphasis on the key skills of reading listening speaking and writing you will consolidate your proficiency in both new and familiar grammatical and linguistic structures and expand the range and sophistication of your vocabulary and use of register in spoken and written discourse In addition to classroom exercises advanced discursive written work and oral projects you will also be directed to appropriate activities for self-study

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Modern Italian Language 3
On this module you will develop your translation writing and oral communication skills to advanced level You will engage in translation as a practical skill working to produce translations of literary journalistic and academic texts with a focus on conveying nuances of meaning and culturally specific terms You will develop greater fluency in different writing styles and genres Oral sessions will increase your familiarity with more sophisticated registers of spoken Italian and raise your awareness of recent developments in Italian society so that you can discuss aspects of contemporary Italy in relation to your personal experiences

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Economics 2
You'll develop deeper understanding of some of the key economic concepts but will also be introduced to new concepts in both micro- and macroeconomic analysis These include material drawn from general equilibrium welfare economics game theory risk and uncertainty within microeconomics and three equation macro model open economy macroeconomics and the labour market within macroeconomics It will introduce you to the analysis of public policy issues such as market failure insurance monetary unions and fiscal policy and will give you a range of tools to analyse economic problems Your analysis will be underpinned by a rigorous theoretical understanding acquired on the course

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Applied Econometrics
You'll learn important skills of both academic and vocational value an essential part of the intellectual training of an economist and social scientist and also useful for your future career These skills include awareness of the empirical approach to economics and social science; reviewing and extending fundamental statistical concepts; methods of data collection and analysis; regression analysis its extensions and applications; use of statistical packages such as STATA You will then be able to apply this knowledge to a research project of your own

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Econometrics 1
You'll be equipped with important skills of both academic and vocational value being an essential part of the intellectual training of an economist and also useful for your future career This includes an awareness of the empirical approach to economics; experience in analysis and use of empirical data; understanding the nature of uncertainty and methods of dealing with it; and using econometric software packages as tools of quantitative and statistical analysis With the required necessary skills and knowledge to critically appraise work in applied economics you'll have a good grasp of the dangers pitfalls and problems encountered in applied modelling You will then be able to apply this knowledge to a research project of your own

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A selection of optional modules in Italian Studies which may include thematic modules from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures

Final Year
Modern Italian Language 4
Building on Intermediate language you will deepen your writing speaking and translation skills paying particular attention to register and style and learning some of the underpinning translation theory We approach translation not just as a linguistic exercise but as a practical skill so you will work to produce translations of literary journalistic and academic texts and explore techniques for conveying semantic nuances culturally specific terms and more sophisticated registers of spoken Italian Both the writing and oral components of the course will raise your awareness of recent developments in Italian society and enable you to discuss relevant aspects of contemporary Italy in relation to your personal experience

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Research in Applied Economics
You will have the opportunity to deepen and consolidate your knowledge by applying your understanding of economic theory to a research question that arouses your curiosity You will use a combination of economic analysis and statistical and econometric techniques to formulate and pursue your research interest supported by lectures on research methodology and supervision by a member of academic staff who will support your research towards an independent project The work will increase your confidence in formulating economic questions and the scientific method of developing a suitable approach conducting a literature review and data searches identifying and testing hypotheses and using your findings to construct coherent persuasive scholarly arguments presented in both written and oral form

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Research Methods in Economics

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And one of the following 15 credit Economics modules

Macroeconomic Policy in the EU

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International Economics

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The International Economy in the Twentieth Century

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A selection of optional modules in Economics and or optional modules from Italian Studies including thematic modules from across the School of Modern Languages and Cultures

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