Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
Work Placement |
| Module Code |
LC528 |
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School |
SALIS |
| Module Co-ordinator | Semester 1: Mary Phelan
Semester 2: Mary Phelan
Autumn: Mary Phelan
| | | Module Teachers | Mary Phelan
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
30 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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None
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Description
This module provides students with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks working in a translation-related commercial or other environment. Students keep a reflective journal over the course of three months (normally June, July and August).
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Learning Outcomes
1. Apply experience and skills acquired over the course of semesters one and two in a work environment
2. Reflect on the role of translation in society
3. Undertake assigned tasks in a commercial or other setting involving translation
4. Identify opportunities for career development and lifelong learning
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Integrated training (INTRA) | 480 | Twelve weeks of work, 40 hours per week | | Workplace application | 50 | Research on potential workplaces, application, cv, interview process | | Workshop | 6 | How the work placement is organised. What students need to do. Writing a CV. Putting together an application. Attending an interview. What is involved in writing a reflective journal. | | Fieldwork | 120 | Reflective journal describing experience | | Independent Study | 94 | No Description | | Total Workload: 750 |
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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Reflective journal | Students will keep a reflective journal covering their preparation for the work placement, research on available work placements, the application process and day to day work. | 100% | n/a |
| 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 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
None |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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