Why study languages? Video Talk

This talk looks at what studying languages at University involves (either on their own or in conjunction with another subject such as International Business, International Relations, Sociology or English) and the doors it can open. The talk explains the Aston approach of teaching languages with an applied and professional focus, equipping students with fundamental skills in intercultural understanding. Through concrete examples, it shows how Aston offers a broad-based study of the societies in which students’ chosen language(s) are spoken, spanning cultural, political, business and economic aspects. Languages can be studied at Aston University either post A-level or from Beginners (Ab initio).

The recorded video of the short talk will be sent to you via email, meaning that students can listen and re-watch in their own time. The talk can also be easily shared onto school online learning systems.

Aston academics are also available for individual follow-up sessions to provide guidance to learners interested in studying languages at University. To arrange this, please get in touch at [email protected]