Perhaps more than any other subject area, modern languages will broaden your horizons and consequently the careers open to you. A significant number of our graduates have started up and developed their own businesses in the UK and abroad. The Italian Studies team within the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences aim to give their students the opportunity of developing language skills, at a level appropriate to themselves, while at the same time discovering the richness of Italian history, politics and culture. Enter the world of work or move on to postgraduate study whether for a taught or a research degree, or to undertake further skill or professional training. You will be taught through language programmes which aim to improve all areas of communicative competence.
Equal emphasis is given to the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
A multimedia approach, including videos, printed materials, audio tapes, computer assisted language and learning in small groups is employed. Written exercises may involve summary, translation and grammar work. Language learning provides an excellent context for developing interpersonal skills. The normal teaching format will be a mixture of lecturers, seminars and tutorials, but video and film material will be utilised where appropriate. Guest speakers and symposia, involving Wolverhampton staff and invited guests, may also be provided.