| Module Title |
Work Placement |
| Module Code |
TRA1016 (ITS: LC528) |
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Faculty |
SALIS |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
30 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11767 | Part of Term | Semester 1, 2 & 3 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | INTRA | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Mary Phelan | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment 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;
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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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