Module: Study Abroad Reflection

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Study Abroad Reflection
Module Code	SB305 (ITS) / BAA1049 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Colum Foley
Module Teachers	Cliona Mcparland
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

Students take this module while on a study abroad year. The module creates a space for students to reflect on their experiences of living and studying abroad.

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1 Demonstrate knowledge of one or more cultures other than their own primary culture
2. LO2 Provide evidence of understanding and appreciation of cultural differences.
3. LO3 Demonstrate how the learning undertaken contributes to their academic, professional and personal development

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Assignment Completion	100	No Description
Independent Study	275	No Description
Total Workload: 375

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

Reflections on the Study Abroad Year
Students will be guided in structured reflections over the course of their study abroad year

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Reflective journal	Students are required to submit a monthly journal entry in which they reflect on their multicultural experiences and the impact these have on their approach to learning.	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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