Modern Languages Work Abroad Preparation

Module title	Modern Languages Work Abroad Preparation
Module code	MLX1002
Academic year	2024/5
Credits
Module staff	Professor Katharine Hodgson (Convenor)

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks	1	11

Number students taking module (anticipated)	180

Module description

This 1^st year module forms part of the Modern Languages Work Abroad programme. This non-credit bearing module provides you with both the opportunity and support to develop the employability and personal development skills needed to explore career opportunities and source and apply for a professional placement.

Delivery is through a combination of lectures and workshops, predominantly in term 2. Completion of all sessions is strongly advised.

Module aims - intentions of the module

This is a non-credit bearing module that aims to prepare you for undertaking work abroad for your International Placement in your third year. This module will seek to prepare you for the tasks and activities related to finding and securing a suitable placement for the third year of your degree.

The combination of lectures and workshops focus on career exploration, self-awareness of personal strengths, searching and applying for placements, and creating an effective CV.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Differentiate the employability skills (competencies) relevant to placements or graduate employment.
2. Identify and critically reflect on personal experiences that demonstrate relevant employability skills.

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

3. Locate and interpret information sources to identify academic and employability skills development opportunities on your degree or outside it.
4. Locate and interpret information sources to identify career options where your degree subject area is essential/desirable/useful.

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

5. Appraise the purpose and benefits of undertaking a work abroad placement
6. Locate appropriate services and resources to help with career planning and placement search.
7. Research, apply and compete for jobs/roles
8. Develop work-based skills e.g. team working, communication, organisation, resilience, commercial awareness, IT etc.

Syllabus plan

It is envisaged that the syllabus is likely to include the following topics although precise content and order may vary.

Introduction to Working Abroad and the benefits of placements.
Self-Reflection – Understand your skills/strengths and how that could influence the placement you undertake or organisations you apply to.
Research – Developing your research skills for placements.
Creating your CV.
Placement Search.
LinkedIn.

Attendance at all lectures and workshops is strongly recommended to maximise your chances of securing a placement.

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
8	16	0

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching	8	Lectures & synchronous sessions.
Guided Independent Study	16	Individual participation in e-learning tasks, research of potential roles, CV building.

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
N/A

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
0	0	0

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
N/A

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
N/A

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

Information for work placements SharePoint site: https://universityofexeteruk.sharepoint.com/sites/Studentworkplacementinformation
Global Employability: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/employability-schemes/globalemployability/
Work placements: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/jobsandworkplacements/workplacements/
Help with work placements: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithworkplacements/

Career Zone on-line careers resources:

Deciding: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/careerplanning/deciding/
Planning: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/careerplanning/planning/
Competing: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/careerplanning/competing/

Key words search

Year abroad, international placement, professional placement, industrial placement, employability, careers, CV, application, career planning, interview, internship abroad, intercultural, work experience, foreign language, global, extra-curricular.

Credit value
Module ECTS	0
Module pre-requisites	None
Module co-requisites	None
NQF level (module)	4
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	28/03/2024
Last revision date	17/04/2024