German The study of German at Edinburgh covers not only the language, but also a broad range of literary and cultural topics. These include film, theatre, translation, politics and gender, Germany and Islam, East German studies, Brecht, the Third Reich and the Holocaust, German romanticism, Goethe and Schiller, and medieval studies. The oral language practicals cover a wide range of stimulating up-to-date cultural and political topics. You will be taught by world-leading specialists in all these areas. You will benefit from access to extensive and constantly updated study resources, including audio-visual and web-based resources and rich library holdings. Russian Studies This programme gives you a rich and thorough command and appreciation of Russian language, literature, and culture. In addition to acquiring solid language skills, you will study Russian literature, film and media, Russian language culture, and the country's cultural and political history. You will be taught by world-leading research academics.