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Module Aims
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7 to develop personal language learning strategies that will enable students to become autonomous language users and learners.
7 to consolidate language competence and increase fluency.
7 to introduce students to Information Technology in the multi-media centre.
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Learning Outcomes
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7 Demonstrate language learning strategies
7 Ability to listen and read for the gist of written and oral discourse
7 Increased confidence in the use of the target language to meet the needs of differing but familiar situations and tasks (e.g. initiate and manage a conversation).
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
36
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· Language learning (meta-cognitive) strategies
· Identifying purpose of language tasks, setting goals, planning language activities, self -evaluation/monitoring e.g. diary
· Listening and reading for gist in relatively complex situations.
· Authentic materials (newspaper articles, extracts of TV news and radio programmes etc ) on a variety of themes (e.g. cultural, education etc.)
Teaching Methods
· Groups with a maximum of 20 students.
· Interactive classroom sessions.
Learning Methods
· Learner-centered
· Use of multi-media facilities
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
Course book/booklet; dictionary; grammar materials (books, CD-ROM software):
audio and video cassettes
Supplementary:
Linda Hantrais, The Undergraduate's Guide to Studying Languages
Leslie Dickinson, Learner Autonomy
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AL | BA in Applied Languages |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| IBLFG | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Ge) |
| IBLFS | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Sp) |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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