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History and Languages (T55)

Course details
  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Distance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

In this certificate, you'll examine four periods of swift and radical change: the Reformation, the French Revolution, the aftermath of World War I, and the 1960s. You'll combine this with developing your confidence in listening, reading, writing, speaking and interacting in your choice of French, German or Spanish, as well as expanding your knowledge and understanding the cultures of those who speak whichever language you choose. Studying history alongside a modern language opens up many career options and can be the key to the global workplace.

Key features of the course

  • Allows you to explore a wide range of historical topics, periods and places

  • Develops you into an independent user of your chosen language, reaching level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

  • Introduces you to the cultures that use your chosen language

  • Improves your competence in intercultural communication.

How to apply

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Institution code:
O11

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