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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Language Skills & Intercultural Communication
Module Code	FC001
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Martin Toal
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will help students attain a Lower Advanced level of English in order to be able to participate in undergraduate courses at university. There will be a focus on developing students' general speaking, listening and reading skills; on widening students' vocabulary range; on improving their pronunciation skills; and on gaining mastery of grammatical structures and functions in English. A key aim of the module is to raise students' awareness of cultural differences and to develop the skills needed to interact effectively with members of different cultures. Theminimum exit level for this module is B2:1 (CEFR).

Learning Outcomes

1. Employ a good level of linguistic knowledge when speaking in English so that effective communication can take place on a wide range of topics in moderately complex situations
2. Identify key points when reading and listening to a variety of text types and accents.
3. Describe and critically examine the key issues involved in understanding cultural diversity
4. Demonstrate an appreciation of what is involved in adapting to a new cultural environment
5. Participate effectively in team-based projects

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	187	No Description
Lecture	48	No Description
Independent learning	139	group discussions; reading and writing; conducting survey; observational tasks; homework exercises
Total Workload: 374

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

Through texts and discussion points relating to cultural variability, students will develop their intercultural competence and communication skills. Students will be given opportunities to practise existing language in addition to extending and refining their ability to use that language. Language points, phonological issues and lexical items will be dealt with as they arise from the texts and tasks.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	team project	30%	Week 9
Report (s) (written / oral)	n/a	10%	Week 11
Oral examination/interview	n/a	30%	Sem 1 End
Practical/skills evaluation	listening	30%	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

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

CAMAE

Access-CA Mech & Manufact Eng English

ECSAO