Discovery modules Global Languages and Cultures Discovery modules
Develop your language and communication skills and widen your knowledge of cultures and societies from a range of academic perspectives that will help you become a linguistically and culturally skilled, highly employable graduate.
The benefits of enrolling on a Global Languages and Cultures Discovery module
Modules in this Theme give valuable preparation for employment in a multicultural and multinational environment. If you choose a language module, you will have the chance to develop practical language skills, either by learning a new language or by developing existing competence in a language, as well as an understanding of how language works. There is also a range of culture, history and society modules to choose from.
Gain an understanding of the world through a range of topics such as business, education, history, music, philosophy, politics and religion. Consider the impact of globalisation, find out about intercultural dynamics and explore the challenge of working across cultures.
Modules in this Theme bring together knowledge and understanding of culture from various perspectives such as gender, race and identity through the medium of art, literature, cinema and theatre.
Explore Global Languages and Cultures Discovery modules
If you are in incoming year one student, you should only choose level 1 modules.
Level 1 Global Languages and Cultures modules for the 2026/27 academic year
Arabic for Beginners
- Module code: ARAB1015
Read more about Arabic for Beginners in the module catalogue.
Early and Medieval Islamic History
- Module code: ARAB1150
Read more about Early and Medieval Islamic History in the module catalogue.
Islamic Theology
- Module code: ARAB1220
Read more about Islamic Theology in the module catalogue.
Advanced Ancient Greek
- Module code: CLAS1030
Read more about Advanced Ancient Greek in the module catalogue.
Advanced Latin
- Module code: CLAS1045
Read more about Advanced Latin in the module catalogue.
Ancient Lives
- Module code: CLAS1100
Read more about Ancient Lives in the module catalogue.
Intermediate Ancient Greek
- Module code: CLAS1200
Read more about Intermediate Ancient Greek in the module catalogue.
The Greek World: An Introduction
- Module code: CLAS1300
Read more about The Greek World: An Introduction in the module catalogue.
The Roman World: An Introduction
- Module code: CLAS1400
Read more about The Roman World: An Introduction in the module catalogue.
Greek Poets
- Module code: CLAS1615
Read more about Greek Poets in the module catalogue.
Roman Poets
- Module code: CLAS1625
Read more about Roman Poets in the module catalogue.
Introduction to Classical Archaeology
- Module code: CLAS1650
Read more about Introduction to Classical Archaeology in the module catalogue.
Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 1)
- Module code: CLAS1810
Read more about Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 1) in the module catalogue.
Beginners Latin
- Module code: CLAS1910
Read more about Beginners Latin in the module catalogue.
Premodern East Asia
- Module code: EAST1241
Read more about Premodern East Asia in the module catalogue.
Modern Japan
- Module code: EAST1252
Read more about Modern Japan in the module catalogue.
Introduction to East Asian Religions and Philosophies
- Module code: EAST1510
Read more about Introduction to East Asian Religions and Philosophies in the module catalogue.
Beginners Thai
- Module code: EAST1720
Read more about Introduction to Beginners Thai in the module catalogue.
Post-Beginners Thai
- Module code: EAST1725
Read more about Introduction to Post-Beginners Thai in the module catalogue.
Second Language Acquisition and Learning
- Module code: EDUC1040
Read more about Second Language Acquisition and Learning in the module catalogue.
English for Communication
- Module code: ELU1002
Read more about English for Communication in the module catalogue.
Using Writing
- Module code: ELU1009
Read more about Using Writing in the module catalogue.
English Structure, Style, Genre
- Module code: ENGL1016
Read more about English Structure, Style, Genre in the module catalogue.
English Variation, Creativity and Use
- Module code: ENGL1017
Read more about English Variation, Creativity and Use in the module catalogue.
Creative Africas: Culture and the Arts in Modern Africa
- Module code: FOAH1100
Read more about Creative Africas: Culture and the Arts in Modern Africa in the module catalogue.
Introduction to French Studies (Resistance and Desire)
- Module code: FREN1020
Read more about Introduction to French Studies (Resistance and Desire) in the module catalogue.
20th Century German History
- Module code: GERM1200
Read more about 20th Century German History in the module catalogue.
History of Modern Medicine
- Module code: HPSC1080
Read more about History of Modern Medicine in the module catalogue.
Art and Literature in Medieval and Renaissance Italy: An Introduction
- Module code: ITAL1034
Italy from Fascism to the Present
- Module code: ITAL1040
Read more about Italy from Fascism to the Present in the module catalogue.
British Sign Language Beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1010
Read more about British Sign Language beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
British Sign Language post-beginners: language and society (A2)
- Module code: LANG1012
Cantonese for Mandarin speakers 1 (A1-A2)
- Module code: LANG1030
Read more about Cantonese for Mandarin speakers 1 (A1-A2) in the module catalogue.
Cantonese for Mandarin speakers 2 (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1031
Read more about Cantonese for Mandarin speakers 2 (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
Czech beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1050
Read more about Czech beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
English topics: popular culture (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1066
Read more about English topics: popular culture (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
Egyptian Arabic beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1070
Read more about Egyptian Arabic beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
Modern Standard Arabic beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1080
Read more about Modern Standard Arabic beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
Modern Standard Arabic post-beginners: language and identity (A2)
- Module code: LANG1081
Modern Standard Arabic post-beginners: language and society (A2)
- Module code: LANG1082
French beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1090
Read more about French beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
French post-beginners: language and identity (A2)
- Module code: LANG1091
Read more about French post-beginners: language and identity (A2) in the module catalogue.
French post-beginners: language and society (A2)
- Module code: LANG1092
Read more about French post-beginners: language and society (A2) in the module catalogue.
French topics: global and local (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1094
Read more about French topics: global and local (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
French topics: history and culture (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1095
Read more about French topics: history and culture (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
French topics: popular culture (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1096
Read more about French topics: popular culture (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
French topics: work and study (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1098
Read more about French topics: work and study (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
French topics: global and local (B2-C1)
- Module code: LANG1099
Read more about French topics: global and local (B2-C1) in the module catalogue.
German beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1100
Read more about German beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
German post-beginners: language and identity (A2)
- Module code: LANG1101
Read more about German post-beginners: language and identity (A2) in the module catalogue.
German post-beginners: language and society (A2)
- Module code: LANG1102
Read more about German post-beginners: language and society (A2) in the module catalogue.
German topics: family, friendship and social media (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1103
Read more about German topics: family, friendship and social media (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
Italian beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1110
Read more about Italian beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
Italian post-beginners: language and identity (A2)
- Module code: LANG1111
Read more about Italian post-beginners: language and identity (A2) in the module catalogue.
Japanese beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1120
Read more about Japanese beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
Japanese post-beginners: language and identity (A2)
- Module code: LANG1121
Read more about Japanese post-beginners: language and identity (A2) in the module catalogue.
Japanese post-beginners: language and society (A2)
- Module code: LANG1122
Read more about Japanese post-beginners: language and society (A2) in the module catalogue.
Japanese topics: history and culture (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1125
Read more about Japanese topics: history and culture (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
Japanese topics: popular culture (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1126
Read more about Japanese topics: popular culture (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
Japanese topics: travel and life (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1127
Read more about Japanese topics: travel and life (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
Korean beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1130
Read more about Korean beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
Korean post-beginners: language and identity (A2)
- Module code: LANG1131
Read more about Korean post-beginners: language and identity (A2) in the module catalogue.
Korean post-beginners: language and society (A2)
- Module code: LANG1132
Read more about Korean post-beginners: language and society (A2) in the module catalogue.
Mandarin beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1140
Read more about Mandarin beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
Mandarin post-beginners: language and identity (A2)
- Module code: LANG1141
Read more about Mandarin post-beginners: language and identity (A2) in the module catalogue.
Mandarin post-beginners: language and society (A2)
- Module code: LANG1142
Read more about Mandarin post-beginners: language and society (A2) in the module catalogue.
Mandarin topics: family, friendship and social media (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1143
Mandarin topics: work and study (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1148
Read more about Mandarin topics: work and study (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
Portuguese beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1150
Read more about Portuguese beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
Portuguese post-beginners: language and society (A2)
- Module code: LANG1152
Read more about Portuguese post-beginners: language and society (A2) in the module catalogue.
Spanish beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1160
Read more about Spanish beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
Spanish post-beginners: language and identity (A2)
- Module code: LANG1161
Read more about Spanish post-beginners: language and identity (A2) in the module catalogue.
Spanish post-beginners: language and society (A2)
- Module code: LANG1162
Read more about Spanish post-beginners: language and society (A2) in the module catalogue.
Spanish topics: family, friendship and social media (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1163
Read more about Spanish topics: family, friendship and social media (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
Spanish topics: history and culture (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1165
Read more about Spanish topics: history and culture (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
Spanish topics: travel and life (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1167
Read more about Spanish topics: travel and life (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
Spanish topics: work and study (B1-B2)
- Module code: LANG1168
Read more about Spanish topics: work and study (B1-B2) in the module catalogue.
Spanish topics: global and local (B2-C1)
- Module code: LANG1169
Read more about Spanish topics: global and local (B2-C1) in the module catalogue.
Ukrainian beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1170
Read more about Ukrainian beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
Persian beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1190
Read more about Persian beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
Persian post-beginners: language and society (A2)
- Module code: LANG1192
Read more about Persian post-beginners: language and society (A2) in the module catalogue.
Quranic Arabic
- Module code: LANG1210
Read more about Quranic Arabic in the module catalogue.
Urdu beginners (A1)
- Module code: LANG1220
Read more about Urdu beginners (A1) in the module catalogue.
Language: Meaning and Use
- Module code: LING1100
Read more about Language: Meaning and Use in the module catalogue.
Religion and Culture: Medieval Christianity, Judaism and Islam
- Module code: MEDV1081
Language: Structure and Sound
- Module code: MODL1060
Read more about Language: Structure and Sound in the module catalogue.
World Histories
- Module code: MODL1070
Read more about World Histories in the module catalogue.
Politics, Culture and Society
- Module code: MODL1100
Read more about Politics, Culture and Society in the module catalogue.
Worlds of Literature
- Module code: MODL1150
Read more about Worlds of Literature in the module catalogue.
An Introduction to Thinking Interculturally
- Module code: MODL1162
Read more about An Introduction to Thinking Interculturally in the module catalogue.
Discourse, Culture and Identity
- Module code: MODL1401
Read more about Discourse, Culture and Identity in the module catalogue.
Global Development Challenges
- Module code: PIED1201
Read more about Global Development Challenges in the module catalogue.
Contemporary Africas: Politics, Society and the Environment
- Module code: PIED1806
Read more about Contemporary Africas: Politics, Society and the Environment in the module catalogue.
Russian Language for Heritage Speakers
- Module code: SLAV1140
Read more about Russian Language for Heritage Speakers in the module catalogue.
Beginners Russian
- Module code: SLAV1141
Read more about Beginners Russian in the module catalogue.
Post-beginners Russian
- Module code: SLAV1145
Read more about Post-beginners Russian in the module catalogue.
Lower Intermediate Russian
- Module code: SLAV1150
Read more about Lower Intermediate Russian in the module catalogue.
Making Sense of Society: Reading Social Theory
- Module code: SLSP1201
Read more about Making Sense of Society: Reading Social Theory in the module catalogue.
Catalan Language and Culture I
- Module code: SPPO1145
Read more about Catalan Language and Culture I in the module catalogue.
Level 2 Global Languages and Cultures modules for the 2026/27 academic year
Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict
- Module code: ARAB2066
Read more about Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict in the module catalogue.
Global Media: Discourse, Representation and Society
- Module code: ARAB2095
Read more about Global Media: Discourse, Representation and Society in the module catalogue.
Cultures of the Arab Middle East and North Africa
- Module code: ARAB2181
Read more about Cultures of the Arab Middle East and North Africa in the module catalogue.
Global Jihad: From the Taliban to ISIS
- Module code: ARAB2190
Read more about Global Jihad: From the Taliban to ISIS in the module catalogue.
Modern Middle Eastern History
- Module code: ARAB2310
Read more about Modern Middle Eastern History in the module catalogue.
Islamic Law: Authority, Continuity and Change
- Module code: ARAB2312
Read more about Islamic Law: Authority, Continuity and Change in the module catalogue.
Classical Receptions in the Brotherton Archives and Special Collections
- Module code: CLAS2220
Intermediate Latin (Level 2)
- Module code: CLAS2260
Read more about Intermediate Latin (Level 2) in the module catalogue.
Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 2)
- Module code: CLAS2810
Read more about Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 2) in the module catalogue.
Beginners Latin (Level 2)
- Module code: CLAS2910
Read more about Beginners Latin (Level 2) in the module catalogue.
The Ancient Novel
- Module code: CLAS2925
Read more about The Ancient Novel in the module catalogue.
China Since 1979
- Module code: EAST2006
Read more about China Since 1979 in the module catalogue.
The Making of Modern Thailand
- Module code: EAST2008
Read more about The Making of Modern Thailand in the module catalogue.
Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers 1
- Module code: EAST2182
Read more about Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers 1 in the module catalogue.
Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers 2
- Module code: EAST2192
Read more about Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers 2 in the module catalogue.
Chinese Cinema
- Module code: EAST2360
Read more about Chinese Cinema in the module catalogue.
Intermediate Chinese (1)
- Module code: EAST2550
Read more about Intermediate Chinese (1) in the module catalogue.
Buddhism: a Lived Tradition
- Module code: EAST2713
Read more about Buddhism: a Lived Tradition in the module catalogue.
The Practice of English Language Teaching
- Module code: EDUC2080
Read more about The Practice of English Language Teaching in the module catalogue.
International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice
- Module code: EDUC2101
Read more about International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice in the module catalogue.
English for Academic Study (10 credit)
- Module code: ELU2000
Read more about English for Academic Study (10 credit) in the module catalogue.
English and Intercultural Communication
- Module code: ELU2001
Read more about English and Intercultural Communication in the module catalogue.
English for Academic Study
- Module code: ELU2007
Read more about English for Academic Study in the module catalogue.
English and Intercultural Communication
- Module code: ELU2001
Read more about English and Intercultural Communication in the module catalogue.
Language Through Literature and Place: Reading Yorkshire
- Module code: ELU2010
Read more about Language Through Literature and Place: Reading Yorkshire in the module catalogue.
Language Through Literature and Place: Reading Yorkshire (10 credit)
- Module code: ELU2011
Power of Language
- Module code: ENGL2023
Read more about Power of Language in the module catalogue.
From Brazil to Africa: World Cinemas in Portuguese
- Module code: FILM2020
Read more about From Brazil to Africa: World Cinemas in Portuguese in the module catalogue.
Screening Italy: Neorealist cinema to Netflix
- Module code: FILM2202
Read more about Screening Italy: Neorealist cinema to Netflix in the module catalogue.
The French-Speaking Business World
- Module code: FREN2360
Read more about The French-Speaking Business World in the module catalogue.
Dealing with difficult pasts: German memory cultures
- Module code: GERM2082
Read more about Dealing with difficult pasts: German memory cultures in the module catalogue.
Voices of the People: Language and Speech in the Early Modern World
- Module code: HIST2083
Histories of Black Britain
- Module code: HIST2565
Read more about Histories of Black Britain in the module catalogue.
History of Psychiatry and Mental Illness
- Module code: HPSC2400
Read more about History of Psychiatry and Mental Illness in the module catalogue.
Love: Ethical, Social and Political Issues
- Module code: IDEA2001
Read more about Love: Ethical, Social and Political Issues in the module catalogue.
Advanced Italian (B2 of the CEFR)
- Module code: ITAL2028
Read more about Advanced Italian (B2 of the CEFR) in the module catalogue.
Data Science for Linguists
- Module code: LING2065
Read more about Data Science for Linguists in the module catalogue.
Psycholinguistics
- Module code: LING2131
Read more about Psycholinguistics in the module catalogue.
Syntax
- Module code: LING2340
Read more about Syntax in the module catalogue.
Using Stories to Develop Learning
- Module code: LLLC2228
Read more about Using Stories to Develop Learning in the module catalogue.
Social Class across Cultures
- Module code: MODL2006
Read more about Social Class across Cultures in the module catalogue.
From Inferno to the world. Reading Dante’s Divine Comedy in a global context
- Module code: MODL2045
The Sounds of Russian
- Module code: SLAV2111
Read more about The Sounds of Russian in the module catalogue.
SOUL Level 5 (10 credits)
- Module code: SOUL2001
Read more about SOUL Level 5 (10 credits) in the module catalogue.
SOUL Level 5 (20 credits)
- Module code: SOUL2002
Read more about SOUL Level 5 (20 credits) in the module catalogue.
Level 3 Global Languages and Cultures modules for the 2026/27 academic year
The Qur’an and the Hadith: Muslim Scriptural Sources
- Module code: ARAB3090
Read more about The Qur’an and the Hadith: Muslim Scriptural Sources in the module catalogue.
Middle Eastern Politics: Regimes, Societies and Conflict
- Module code: ARAB3110
Read more about Middle Eastern Politics: Regimes, Societies and Conflict in the module catalogue.
Arab Cinemas: Politics, Poetics and Aesthetics
- Module code: ARAB3210
Read more about Arab Cinemas: Politics, Poetics and Aesthetics in the module catalogue.
Unmaking Things: Materials and Ideas in the European Renaissance
- Module code: ARTF3056
Intermediate Ancient Greek (Level 3)
- Module code: CLAS3230
Read more about Intermediate Ancient Greek (Level 3) in the module catalogue.
Intermediate Latin (Level 3)
- Module code: CLAS3260
Read more about Intermediate Latin (Level 3) in the module catalogue.
Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 3)
- Module code: CLAS3815
Read more about Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 3) in the module catalogue.
Beginners Latin (Level 3)
- Module code: CLAS3915
Read more about Beginners Latin (Level 3) in the module catalogue.
Modern Japanese History
- Module code: EAST3201
Read more about Modern Japanese History in the module catalogue.
Advanced Thai Language and Culture
- Module code: EAST3710
Read more about Advanced Thai Language and Culture in the module catalogue.
Technology-enhanced language learning
- Module code: EDUC3061
Read more about Technology-enhanced language learning in the module catalogue.
Refugee Narratives
- Module code: ENGL3153
Read more about Refugee Narratives in the module catalogue.
Bowie, Reading, Writing
- Module code: ENGL3394
Read more about Bowie, Reading, Writing in the module catalogue.
Global African Writing
- Module code: FOAH3001
Read more about Global African Writing in the module catalogue.
Religion and Violence
- Module code: FOAH3150
Read more about Religion and Violence in the module catalogue.
Transnational Feminism and Creative Practice
- Module code: FOAH3230
Read more about Transnational Feminism and Creative Practice in the module catalogue.
Science Communication: History & Theory
- Module code: HPSC3200
Read more about Science Communication: History & Theory in the module catalogue.
From Inferno to the world. Reading Dante’s Divine Comedy in a global context
- Module code: MODL3045
Representing the Holocaust: Transgression and the Taboo
- Module code: MODL3200
Read more about Representing the Holocaust: Transgression and the Taboo in the module catalogue.
Ethnicity and Popular Culture
- Module code: SLSP3996
Read more about Ethnicity and Popular Culture in the module catalogue.
Urban Cultures of the Portuguese-Speaking World
- Module code: SPPO3720
Read more about Urban Cultures of the Portuguese-Speaking World in the module catalogue.
Religions and Global Development
- Module code: THEO3190
Read more about Religions and Global Development in the module catalogue.