Study Abroad at a Partner University (with Assessment in the Foreign Language)
| Module title | Study Abroad at a Partner University (with Assessment in the Foreign Language) |
|---|---|
| Module code | SML3020 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | 120 |
| Module staff | Professor Katharine Hodgson (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 1 academic year |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 80 |
|---|
Module description
In this module you will live and study abroad for an entire academic year: you will follow university courses in one (or two) of the countries whose language(s) you study, you will be taught and assessed by academics working in the foreign universities, and bring your marks back to Exeter. You will have a unique opportunity to improve your knowledge of foreign cultures and languages and gain skills that equip you better for the international job market. You will need to satisfy the prerequisites of 60 credits (30 ECTS) of core language in the language of the host country.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module aims to:
- Enhance your awareness of the process of foreign-language acquisition and to develop strategies for more effective learning
- Develop your intercultural awareness and competence through reflection on the experience of living and studying abroad
- Increase your employability in an increasingly competitive international market
- Enhance your capacity for self-assessment through structured reflection on your experience
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Undertake study and pass exams or your assessed coursework at a partner University in the language of that country
- 2. Demonstrate knowledge and application of the attitudes and qualities that are required to function well in a foreign academic environment
- 3. Use appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary in the target language to analyse your experience and to respond precisely to a specific brief in writing and/or orally
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Critically evaluate the process of independent learning by reflection on and evaluation of the experience of working and learning abroad
- 5. Demonstrate the confident use of different language registers appropriate to different situations
- 6. Demonstrate an increased linguistic sophistication, in terms of both expression and knowledge, that will enhance your performance in final-year written and oral language work
- 7. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the host country and a sensitivity to its culture so as to function as an integrated member of its society
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 8. Learn independently, and draw up an action plan for development of your skills
- 9. Identify and describe strategies for adapting to studying practices in a foreign country; compare and reflect critically on those in your own country
- 10. Reflect on your experiences in order to prepare yourself for the workplace and therefore be better placed to obtain graduate-level employment and be an asset to a future employer
- 11. Demonstrate a level of intercultural competence that will prepare you for employment in any foreign country
Syllabus plan
Attendance for 2 semesters and completion of a minimum of 30 ECTS credits worth of courses relevant to your degree (or an equivalent number of credits at universities outside the EU) at host partner university.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1200 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Placement/study abroad | 1200 | Two semesters at university abroad. Hours to include all assessment required including any independent study. Hours are approximate and may vary in individual circumstances and institutions. |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Assessment and Personal Development Plan | 6 pages | 2, 4-11 | Self-assessed |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 0 | 50 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 50 | 15 minutes | 2-11 | Feedback Sheet |
| Transcript from host university abroad | 50 | Varied | 1-3, 5-9, 11 | Varied |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | Oral exam | 2-11 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Transcript | See: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/humanities/studyabroad/modern_languages/faqs/ Written tasks in the target language as set by the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. 750 words if up to 25% of credits have been failed; 1,500 words if up to 50% of credits have ben failed; 3,000 words if up to 100% of credits have been failed. | 2-11 | Referral/Deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Progression from stage 3 (Year Abroad) to Stage 4 will be conditional on satisfying the requirements of the year abroad as specified in the relevant Handbook and passing the year aboard module(s). Students who fail to complete the year abroad or who fail a referred re-assessment of the year abroad will be required to transfer to the BA European Culture Programme.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- R. Michael Paige et al., Maximizing Study Abroad, 2nd edn (University of Minnesota CARLA, 2002)
- Holliday, A.,Kullman, J., Hyde, M.(2010) Intercultural Communication: An Advanced Resource Book for Students, Routledge Applied Linguistics
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
| Credit value | 120 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 60 |
| Module pre-requisites | 60 credits (30 ECTS) of core language in the language of the host country. |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 20/12/2014 |
| Last revision date | 19/07/2023 |
