Module: Instrumental Skills 2

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Instrumental Skills 2
Module Code	MPA1036 (ITS: MC220)
Faculty	Theology, Philosophy & Music	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

The purpose of this module is to allow a student to spend the second semester of their second year in a partner University. This study abroad semester enables students to broaden their intellectual and experiential horizons and to engage with international perspectives within both their disciplinary fields. Students undertake 30 credits during the semester abroad – 15 credits for each of their two subjects. These credits are made up from the diet of options – in the relevant academic subjects - offered by the partner institution. Each student is required to sign a learning agreement that outlines the equivalences between the modules they would have taken at DCU and those taken at the partner institution.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an increased understanding of the academic disciplines relevant to their degree.
2. Demonstrate an increased understanding of the host culture; its history, literature and politics.
3. Demonstrate a complex understanding of intercultural issues as they relate to familiar cultures and the host culture.
4. Articulate responses to intercultural issues as they relate to familiar cultures and the target culture and ground these in both experience and theory.
5. Describe and compare additional perspectives on their chosen subjects.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Independent Study	750	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 Semester Abroad Coordinator.
Total Workload: 750

Section Breakdown
CRN	11154	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Matthew Jacobson	Module Teacher	Alexandra Ioana Potinga Cotosman, Brendan Doyle, David Redmond, Greg Felton, Shane Latimer

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Participation	n/a	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

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

As prescribed by host institution in relation to modules taken by student & approved by the Semester Abroad Coordinator

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

0: As prescribed by host institution in relation to modules taken by student and approved by the Semester Abroad Coordinator.,