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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Year Abroad - Coursework
Module Code	LC302
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Angela Leahy Semester 2: Ryoko Sasamoto
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	60
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Year 3 Coordinators:Ms. Cris Guntin (Spanish)Dr. Maria Loftus (French)Dr. Angela Leahy (German)Dr. Ryoko Sasamoto(Japanese)Dr. Qi Zhang (Chinese).Year 3 of the ALIS programme provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the relevant Target Language and Culture. Students attend Partner Universities in China, Europe, Japan or Mexico for a full academic year. The selected modules are compatible with the student’s chosen Language Pathway (Single or Dual) and Specialism (Translation Studies or Intercultural Studies). Modules can be drawn from the wide range of modules offered in partner universities (excluding modules delivered/ assessed in English in the case of Europe or Mexico) and are selected within certain established criteria. Students take a least one cultural module. Modules focussing on the Target Language are delivered and assessed through that language. Modules focussing on the Second Language are delivered and assessed through that language. Module choices and the student’s overall number of hours/ credits are approved by the Year Abroad Coordinator and recorded in a Learning Agreement.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate substantial progress in their use and understanding of the target language and increased confidence as an advanced student of that language.
2. Recognise, explain and use effectively a broad variety of linguistic features in a range of different contexts.
3. Demonstrate an increased understanding of the target culture; its history, literature and politics.
4. Demonstrate a complex understanding of intercultural issues as they relate to familiar cultures and the target culture.
5. Articulate responses to intercultural and linguistic issues as they relate to familiar cultures and the target culture and ground these in both experience and theory.
6. Describe and compare additional perspectives on Intercultural Studies or Translation Studies (depending on relevant pathway).
7. Demonstrate continued progress in the second language (where appropriate).

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Assignment	1500	This is determined by the requirements of the modules which are being taken at the partner university and by the Learning Agreement which is approved by the Year 3 Coordinator.
Total Workload: 1500

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

Advanced Receptive and Productive Language Skills.
Advanced Language Awareness.

Advanced Cultural and Intercultural Awareness.
Social/ cultural/ political themes.

Application of Translation and/ or Intercultural theories in varied contexts.
Information Retrieval and Research Skills.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

ALIS

BA in Applied Language and Intercultural

LIC

BA Languages for Int. Communication

Timetable this semester: Timetable for LC302

Date of Last Revision

22-AUG-11