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Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Year Abroad Coursework - INTB
Module Code LC330
School SALIS
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Qi Zhang
Semester 2: Qi Zhang
Autumn: Qi Zhang
Module TeachersAngela Leahy
Houssaine Afoullouss
Olga Springer
Maria Loftus
Weiming Liu
Patrick Cadwell
Alicia Castillo Villanueva
Iker Erdocia Iniguez
Sakiko Pawlak
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 45
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
None
Description

This module recognises the period of study abroad undertaken by students on the Business Studies International programme. Students take 45 credits of language, cultural and business modules in our partner universities in France, Spain, Germany, Austria, China and Japan. These are examined and assessed by our partner institutions under our Socrates/Erasmus/other international agreements. Students must seek advance approval from their coordinators for the modules which they wish to take. This is formalised through the completion of Learning Agreements.LC330 is the module code used for administrative convenience to capture the pass/fail overall result for the 45 credit component of the year abroad.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate substantial progress in their use and understanding of the target language and increased confidence in their language proficiency.
2. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of business and general economic issues in their host country
3. Achieve the learning outcomes of the specific modules undertaken in the host University



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture999.99The breakdown of workload is very different in different partner universities, however students should expect to spend 25 hours for each ECTS credit or equivalent.
Total Workload: 999.99

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

Language
A minimum of 10 credits of language classes at CEFR B1 (or equivalent) or above

Business (English)
A maximum of five credits of a business related subject through English

Business (target language)
A minimum of 20 credits in business modules through the target language

Other Modules
Students may take the remaining credits to total 45 through business, language or cultural modules through the target language

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement Type
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

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    Programme or List of Programmes
    INTBBachelor Business Studies International
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