MSci degrees in Chemistry with Spanish for Science
MSci Chemistry with Spanish for Science (F1R4)
Course details
- Learn about Spanish scientific culture and history
- All courses are taught in the target language
- These courses are not approriate for native or near-native speakers
Overview
In addition to the Chemistry elements of the programme, the Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication provides the following:
- training in the use and presentation of scientific and technical material in Spanish in written and oral forms. This is presented in a clear and effective manner for a range of purposes and audiences
- an introduction to the theory and practice of translation, with a focus on Spanish for science
- further studies in the history, politics, science and technology of Spanish speaking countries
- a research project and taught courses at an approved educational institution in Spanish in the fourth year of the course
La Naturaleza nos es hostil porque no la conocemos: sus crueldades representan la venganza contra nuestra indiferencia. Escuchar sus latidos íntimos con el fervor de apasionada curiosidad, equivale a descifrar sus secretos"
Santiago Ramón y Cajal
Patólogo, histólogo, neurocientífico español y premio Nobel (1852-1934)
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Please note this programme is no longer accepting new applicants, i.e. from the 2023/24 academic year onwards. Information on these webpages is for current students only.
Course structure
Year 1
- General Language course(Spanish Level 3 or Spanish Level 4)
- A two-hour weekly language class from the Imperial Horizons Programme taught over two terms (Autumn, Spring).
- Year-in-Europe Class (Spanish Level 3 Year in Europe or Spanish Level 4 Year in Europe). A one-hour weekly specialist language class to prepare you for your stay abroad, traditionally taught on Fridays at lunchtime over two terms (Autumn, Spring).
- History and Politics in Contemporary Spain. A one-hour weekly lecture/seminar style course on contemporary Spanish history and politics taught over two terms (Autumn, Spring).
Year 2
- General Language course (Spanish Level 4 or Spanish Level 5). A two-hour weekly language class from the Imperial Horizons Programme taught over two terms (Autumn, Spring).
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Year-in-Europe Class (Spanish Level 4 Year in Europe or Spanish Level 5 & 6 Year in Europe). A one-hour weekly specialist language class to prepare you for your stay abroad, traditionally taught on Fridays at lunchtime over two terms (Autumn, Spring).
- Science and Technology in Spanish Speaking Countries. A one-hour weekly lecture/seminar style course on contemporary Spanish science and technology taught over two terms (Autumn, Spring).
Year 3
- General Language course (Spanish Level 5 or Spanish Level 6). A two-hour weekly language class from the Imperial Horizons Programme (Autumn & Spring terms)
- Translation (Chemistry, Spanish-English). A two-hour weekly practical translation class focusing on discipline related texts, taught in two separate hours over two terms (Autumn, Spring).
Year 4
Year Abroad
The year is spent in a partner Spanish-speaking partner institution as part of the ERASMUS+ European exchange programme.
During this year of study, you are required to complete an extended language project. In the Autumn following your return, you will complete a Viva on your work.