Module Details

Module Code: STAB B7003
Full Title: Studies Abroad Semester
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 30
Module Owner:: David Coggans
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this module is to facilitate students learning in an international context. The School of Business and Humanities at Dundalk Institute of Technology has participated in international student exchange since 1986 and has partners, in Finland, France, Spain, Denmark, Czech Republic, China & Germany. The number of partner colleges and partner countries continues to increase
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Select and successfully complete a programme of studies at an international partner college.
MLO2 Manage assessments while working in an international team.
MLO3 Communicate effectively in an intercultural capacity.
MLO4 Compare modern European societies and cultures.
MLO5 Evaluate their learning using a learning portfolio.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Module Indicative Content
Intercultural Competence
Students must attend and successfully complete the preparatory workshop (that usually takes place in May) in order to be permitted to study abroad.
Reflective learning log
The aim of the reflective reflective log is to encourage students to fully integrate into the cultural and general community of the host country through applied research, and to evaluate their cultural and learning experience through a record of reflective practice. The reflective log should consist of regular reports that would form the basis for a reflective piece of writing or web product to be completed after the student's return to Ireland. The reflective learning log will account for 5 ECTS.
Studies Abroad Modules
25 ECTS for modules studied through English. In discussion with their academic coordinator in DKIT and the host institution, students will select modules in a compatible or comparable area of study.
Language Studies
Business Studies & Humanities students who study a foreign language at DKIT will usually continue their studies through the language while abroad. The assessment of the semester is divided into three elements: 10 ECTS from studies in the host institution (e.g. IUT in France for French); 10 ECTS for a language log to be submitted at regular intervals to a language lecturer in DkIT; and 10 ECTS for a research project to be submitted and orally defended at the end of the academic year.
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 18.00 18
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 22.00 22
Total Weekly Learner Workload 40.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 18.00
This module has no Part-time workload.
 
Module Resources
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