The bachelor's degree in modern languages and literature: general, includes a total of 180 credits divided into three years (3 x 60 credits). It consists of a major subject of 160 credits and a minor subject of 20 credits.
These studies constitute a multi-faceted, rich and varied programme. The programme is centred on learning to master two languages: French on the one hand, and Dutch or English on the other, in all aspects (different ways in which the languages are spoken today, sociological and political issues surrounding them, and how they have evolved over time).
At the same time, students will immerse themselves in the literature of yesterday and today, the literature which has always heralded the great revolutions and turning points in history: they will study the main works and movements over time (literary history) and learn to identify the processes used in a text in relation to its aesthetic and critical functions (literary analysis).
These studies in modern languages and literature also provide the opportunity to acquire other knowledge intended to make students more versatile and sharpen their critical thinking skills through general courses (interdisciplinary education), such as history, art history and philosophy. Finally, optional courses provide an opportunity to explore another academic discipline or to study a third language, either Romance or Germanic.
Beginning in the first term of year 1, students will take courses in a specific discipline (specialisation) in addition to the general programme. In the second year, students will be asked to choose a minor subject from a number of options. The minor subject will provide them with the opportunity to learn about another discipline: philosophy, history, English/Dutch, Spanish or Italian.