| Module Title |
Study Abroad Reflection |
| Module Code |
BAA1049 (ITS: SB305) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
15 |
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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.
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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
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Assignment Completion | 100 | No Description | | Independent Study | 275 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 375 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10122 | Part of Term | Semester 1, 2 & 3 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | PASS/FAIL | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Naoimh O'Reilly | Module Teacher | Colum Foley |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
Reflections on the Study Abroad Year
Students will be guided in structured reflections over the course of their study abroad year
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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