UCAS code QR12

Overview This joint honors degree combines rigorous German language learning and cultural study with the scientific analysis of human language structure and use. Integrating language fluency with linguistic theory, the program at Lancaster University equips students to analyze speech and text while exploring the social, historical, and political contexts of the German-speaking world.

What You'll Learn

Written and spoken German language skills, advancing from foundational or intermediate levels to professional fluency

Core linguistic concepts, including phonetics, syntax, semantics, and language structure

Sociolinguistics, language variation, and the relationship between language, identity, and culture

Contemporary history, politics, literature, and visual culture of German-speaking countries

Linguistic research methods, including corpus analysis and discourse analysis

Intercultural communication strategies and cross-cultural analytical frameworks

Learning Outcomes

Communicate fluently and accurately in written and spoken German across professional and social settings

Apply linguistic theories and tools to analyze the structure, development, and social function of language

Critically evaluate historical, cultural, and political developments within the German-speaking world

Synthesize linguistic data and cultural research to construct well-reasoned academic arguments

Demonstrate heightened intercultural competency and adaptability suited for global professional environments