The Human Microbiome in Health and Disease (MEDC0027)

Ninety percent of the human body is made up of our resident microbiota. This complex community plays a role in a bewildering array of human processes and we are only starting to understand these. This optional module aims to introduce the students to this microbiota and using a range of examples where disease arises due to changes in the microbiota (dysbiosis). The aim is to familiarise the students with the current concepts and processes associated with these and to enable them to independently assess other appropriate diseases and theorise the potential causes of these and how they might be treated.

The course is designed for advanced level students requiring the language for different purposes such as study abroad (non-German specialist students) or...

German Level 6: Current Affairs and Culture (LCGE0007)

The course is designed for advanced level students requiring the language for different purposes such as study abroad (non-German specialist students) or personal interest. The course is taught entirely in the target language with a balance of receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing) skills.

The course develops and enhances detailed knowledge and understanding both of the more complex structures of the German language and of the social, historical, economic and political contexts in which German is currently used.

It enables participants to use their language skills in a wide variety of situations. The course covers recent history, current affairs and the latest issues in German society as well as other related topics. Cultural awareness will be further developed and raised within a European/global context. Various transferable skills will also be further enhanced.

For full module details please see the CLIE language modules site at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/languages-international-education/study/modules

French Level 6: Current Affairs and Culture (LCFR0008)

The course comprises knowledge and understanding both of the structure of the language and of the cultural (social, historical and political) contexts in which it is currently used.It enables participants to use their language skills in an academic environment. The course covers recent history, current affairs and the latest issues in society as well as other related topics.  Students will give presentations and are involved in roundtable discussions and debates on a variety of current issues. Cultural awareness will be further developed and raised within a European/global context. The course will enhance knowledge and use of linguistically complex structures (a variety of styles and registers from a range of authentic material). Various transferable skills will also be further developed.

For full module details please see the CLIE language modules site at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/languages-international-education/study/modules.