BA Polish and Serbian/Croatian
About this course
BA in Polish and Serbian/Croatian, a School of Slavonic and East European Studies degree centred on the linguistic traditions, literature, and cultures associated with both languages over four academic years. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a compulsory year abroad split across two terms in the third year. The first year covers foundational language acquisition through Polish Language Level 1 and Serbian and Croatian Language Level 1, alongside compulsory studies in War, Trauma and Memory in East European Cinema and Literature and Memory, with optional modules available such as How Words Work: Sounds and Sense. The second year advances proficiency with Polish Language Level 2a-Comprehension, Polish Language Level 2b-Production, Introduction to Polish Literature, Serbian and Croatian Language Level 2a-Comprehension, Serbian and Croatian Language Level 2b-Production, and Introduction to Serbian and Croatian Literature, supplemented by courses like Writing from the Other Europe. The third year consists of Year Abroad Term 1 and Year Abroad Term 2. The fourth year focuses on advanced mastery through Polish Language Level 3a - Comprehension, Polish Language Level 3b - Production, Polish Literature 3, Serbian and Croatian Language Level 3a - Comprehension, Serbian and Croatian Language Level 3b - Production, and Serbian and Croatian Literature 3, with an option to complete a Free-standing Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (Previous study of a foreign language is preferred (not necessarily one of the named languages) but not required. Applicants may study two languages at beginner level and may seek advice from the departments concerned if needed.) IB: 34 points (A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. Foreign language preferred.)
Modules
- War, Trauma and Memory in East European Cinema
- Literature and Memory
- Polish Language Level 1
- Serbian and Croatian Language Level 1
- How Words Work: Sounds and Sense
- Narratives of Exile
- Tales of the Unexpected: the Supernatural and Fantastic in Literature, 1800 - 1930
- Languages in Contact along the Danube: Intercultural Frictions and Flows
- Minority Languages of Russia: Cultural, Linguistic Diversity and Endangerment
- Staging Europe: Modern European Drama and Theatre
- Between the Alps and the Adriatic: Modern Slovene Culture and Literature
- Old Church Slavonic and Comparative Slavonic Grammar as a Language Learning Strategy
- Contemporary Performance and Activism in Europe
- Language and social justice: ideologies, politics, and participation
- Writing from the Other Europe
- Polish Language Level 2a-Comprehension
- Polish Language Level 2b-Production
- Introduction to Polish Literature
- Serbian and Croatian Language Level 2a-Comprehension
- Serbian and Croatian Language Level 2b-Production
- Introduction to Serbian and Croatian Literature
- How Words Work: Sounds and Sense
- Narratives of Exile
- Tales of the Unexpected: the Supernatural and Fantastic in Literature, 1800 - 1930
- Languages in Contact along the Danube: Intercultural Frictions and Flows
- Minority Languages of Russia: Cultural, Linguistic Diversity and Endangerment
- Staging Europe: Modern European Drama and Theatre
- Between the Alps and the Adriatic: Modern Slovene Culture and Literature
- Old Church Slavonic and Comparative Slavonic Grammar as a Language Learning Strategy
- Contemporary Performance and Activism in Europe
- Language and social justice: ideologies, politics, and participation
- Year Abroad Term 1
- Year Abroad Term 2
- Polish Language Level 3a - Comprehension
- Polish Language Level 3b - Production
- Polish Literature 3
- Serbian and Croatian Language Level 3a - Comprehension
- Serbian and Croatian Language Level 3b - Production
- Serbian and Croatian Literature 3
- Free-standing Dissertation
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BA Polish and Serbian/Croatian at University College London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB.