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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	English Language Skills:Globalisation
Module Code	EN103
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Veronica Crosbie
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To develop a deeper understanding of processes and issues concerning globalisation; To develop fluency and accuracy in the four language skill domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in the context of the topics: a)globalisation, b) language and intercultural learning; To foster group work by identifying common goals and working towards individual & group aimsTo develop peer-teaching skillsTo critically appraise own and other groups' peer teaching activitiesTo develop report-writing skillsTo work with an electronic version of the European Language Portfolio (LOLIPOP) and thus to assist learner autonomy by conducting self-assessment and goal setting exercises, as well as reflecting on the language and intercultural learning process;The minimum exit level for this module is B2:1 (CEFR)

Learning Outcomes

1. Research, present, reflect on and discuss complex critical scenarios relating to globalisation
2. Plan, develop and execute an interactive peer teaching session on a topic related to globalisation
3. Write critically reflective reports of peer-teaching sessions
4. Demonstrate ability to work in mixed-nationality groups, contributing actively to process and outcome
5. Report activities concerning management of learning related to linguistic, intercultural and cultural contexts in LOLIPOP portfolio

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	12	Aspects of globalisation
Group work	12	Peer-teaching sessions
Independent learning	101	Researching globalisation themes; planning peer-teaching sessions; creating LOLIPOP portfolio
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Learning to learn skills (learner autonomy).
Listening to authentic materials.

extensive/intensive.
Reading reports and articles and extracting information.

gist/detail.
Writing reports, essays and reflective journals.

Extending existing passive / active vocabulary.
Making presentations and extended interactive group sessions to peers.

Planning for the use of interactive language and topic specific classroom activities.
Group work.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Performance evaluation	Critical group peer-teaching session	30%	n/a
Report (s) (written / oral)	Reflective reports on peer-teaching sessions	60%	Sem 1 End
Portfolio	Reflections and accounts of learning about content as well as English language skill development	10%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Ellis, G. & Sinclair, B: 1989, Learning to Learn English, Cambridge University Press., Cambridge,
Kirby, P. , Gibbons, L., Cronin, M. (eds): 2003, Reinventing Ireland : culture, society and the global economy., Pluto Press, London,
Mittelman, J.H.: 1996, Globalisation. Critical reflections., Lynne Rienner Publishers, Boulder, London,
Giddens, A.: 2002, Runaway World, 2nd, Profile Books, London,
Tomlinson, J.: 1999, Globalization and Culture, Polity Press, UK: Cambridge,

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

EBF

BA in Global Business (France)

EBG

BA in Global Business (Germany)