Welcome to Language and Communication Studies

Contemporary culture, language and translation issues in the context of rapid globalisation are the focus of study in the School of Language and Communication Studies.

The School recently changed its name to The School of Language and Communication Studies. This name reflects developments in the School's teaching and research. There have been no changes in our distinctive undergraduate programmes which involve the study of French and/or Spanish language to degree level in conjunction with media and translation, translation and interpreting, management studies, or international development studies.

Our MA programmes address issues of international exchange via translation, cross-cultural communication and linguistics, and cater for an extensive range of languages.

Cross-cultural pragmatics, translation and adaptation, phonetics, discourse analysis, computational linguistics and IT mediated language learning are some of the research areas in which we specialise.

The University also offers an MA in Literary Translation, run by the School of Literature and Creative Writing.

Latest News

Conference: Mi Pueblo Me Hace Cantar

'Mi Pueblo Me Hace Cantar' is a two-day multidisciplinary conference that brings together leading researchers in the field of Latin American music and politics to examine the impact and legacy of the new song movement, throughout Latin America, from a twenty-first century perspective. Read more
NEW DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR 2010-2011: French or Spanish and Film & Television

These exciting new four-year degree programmes are designed for students who are particularly interested in exploring diverse aspects of our intensely mediated society, while extending and consolidating their proficiency in French or Spanish language to Honours level
Public Lectures Autumn 2009/Spring 2010

Our popular Lecture Series continues this year with a series of talks open to all and relevant to people interested in language issues and intercultural communication.This series of talks by external speakers is open to all and deals with a range of topics relevant to people interested in language issues intercultural communication in France, Spain, Latin America and the rest of the world. Read more
Cine Club/ Ciné Club

A French and Spanish film series for undergraduates, visiting students and local yrs 12 and 13 students of French and Spanish Read more