Studying Languages at Cambridge

Stay tuned to hear Professor Louise Haywood, Director of Studies in MML and History & Modern Languages, share everything you need to know about studying languages at Cambridge! A full list of discussion points can be found below.00:00 Introductions01:30 What degree options are available for someone who wants to study languages at Cambridge?04:00 Do students study a language degree solely to become fluent in the language?05:30 What kinds of things can you learn on an MML course?08:00 Reading classical texts in their original language09:30 Can a text ever be fully translated?11:00 Learning about a culture through language12:30 The MML year abroad explained14:00 Why study Spanish and Portuguese?16:30 How are MML students taught? What does a typical day look like?20:30 Teaching critical theory21:20 Differences between college and faculty teaching25:20 What are MML supervisions like at Trinity Hall?27:00 Developing your own voice28:00 Career pathways after studying languages31:00 Becoming a lawyer without a law degree32:40 Why is there a gender skew in MML applications?35:00 More on careers after studying languages37:40 Louisa's research interests48:30 What is there to gain from studying the humanities?49:30 Portfolio careers53:40 Advice for prospective MML applicants