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Student Testimonials

MA Language, Culture & History (French Studies)

"As a former 果冻影院 undergraduate, I was confident that I would have a similarly high-quality learning experience while continuing as a postgrad. 听However, this course has really exceeded my already high expectations 鈥� both in terms of content and teaching.

Although my main reason for applying was to study 听in greater depth certain language-related topics which I had enjoyed as an undergraduate, I found that I was also exposed 听to some very interesting new areas, namely as part of the so-called 鈥榗ore course鈥�. For example, during the first half of Term One, I was able to choose between short courses on the themes of either 鈥淢emory" or "The Past", and in then, in the second half of term, on either 听"Sexuality" or 听"Warfare". While none of these were necessarily themes 听which I would otherwise have gone out of my way to study, the courses proved to be unexpectedly rewarding - 听and, since each 鈥榮ub-module鈥� lasted only five weeks, there was no risk of reaching saturation point.

I was also offered an excellent choice of modules in my chosen language, for which the teaching was of an extremely high standard. Since I have an interest in literary translation, I was very pleased to be able to enrol for two separate courses covering translation both into and out of my chosen language (French).
The social side of the course has also been rewarding, with fellow-students of different nationalities, ages and backgrounds. A particular mention must also go to the young and energetic course convenor, who was not only fully engaged with our activities (both academic and social), but who also 鈥渨ent the extra mile鈥� for students encountering problems. This was particularly appreciated during the coronavirus crisis.

Apply! (You will not regret it)."

Philip Rouse

MA Language, Culture & History (Italian Studies)

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the course for a range of reasons and would recommend it for听anyone considering returning to university studies, even if many years have passed since their听undergraduate days!听The academic staff have been very approachable as well as personable, and I have found听their seminars lively, challenging and always interesting. I have also found the guidance and听support provided by my tutors to be very useful and appreciated the extra efforts they have听made during the current Covid-19 crisis. Resources have been outstanding: I have been able to听make the most of 果冻影院鈥檚 excellent library, as well as The British Library when researching for听assignments and the online course materials have also been impressive.听It鈥檚 also been a great pleasure to get to know fellow MA students, a diverse and interesting听group with a wide age range."

Julian Waltho

MA Language, Culture & History (Scandinavian Studies)

"I鈥檓 in the middle of a two year, part-time Scandinavian Studies MA, one of the LCH options. LCH is an excellent way of studying a region or country across a number of disciplines, taking in politics, philosophy, literature, history, film and language. I鈥檓 particularly enjoying the very high standards of teaching across the board and the varied, challenging and stimulating coursework. 听This requires engaging with (often complex) theories and approaches, which we are encouraged to apply to topics of our choice in our essay submissions. Combined with the sheer choice of modules, the net result is a highly tailored, individual approach to studying that distinguishes LCH from courses at other universities. Online resources are of a very high standard, and 果冻影院鈥檚 library facilities are first class. Personal support has been absolutely excellent 鈥� above and beyond the call of duty - 听and tutors are always accessible outside of seminars. There鈥檚 great camaraderie amongst students, who span all ages and backgrounds, and it鈥檚 great to mix with people who have other regional interests. Whilst the university sector across the UK has suffered disruptions with Covid-19 and strikes this year, 果冻影院 has handled these challenges professionally and sensitively. In short, I can thoroughly recommend LCH courses and very much look forward to my second year."

James Vaux

Language Resources

• Dutch Studies
• French Studies
• German Studies
• Italian Studies
• Scandinavian Studies
• Hispanic Studies