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CONTENTS WELCOME ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET ............................................................................................................................................ 3
SEMESTER DATES .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
MODULE LIST .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
MODULE DESCRIPTIONS................................................................................................................................................... 8
Culture and Communication Modules ......................................................................................................................... 8
Language Communication Modules ............................................................................................................................ 8
Exchange Modules........................................................................................................................................................ 9
English Modules ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
French Modules .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
German Modules ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Spanish Modules ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Mandarin Modules ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................. 24
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WELCOME Dear Student,
Firstly, may we thank you for your interest in studying at Plymouth University.
This book contains the modules that we offer to International/Exchange Students who intend to study with us during
the academic year 2017/18.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that all of these modules will run due to timetabling and resource constraints,
but we trust that nevertheless you will be able to select an enjoyable and satisfying programme.
May we take this opportunity to wish you every success with your studies and express the hope that you will find
your stay in Plymouth a happy and fruitful one.
Best wishes,
Plymouth Global
HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET This booklet contains the modules that are available to incoming exchange students.
You are able to choose any module in the booklet (considering module description and any possible pre-requisites),
however, you should be clear that your home institution is happy with the modules that you have chosen. This is
your responsibility and we will not be liable if your home institution does not accept the modules that you have
chosen as valid for your programme of study.
To be accepted on modules with pre-requisites you will need to submit ALL previous transcripts with your application to show evidence that you have met the requirements.
The work involved becomes more specialised with higher level modules. Level 4/Stage 1 modules are often
introductory and are best suited to students without a background in the topic. Level 5/Stage 2 modules deal with
the subject in much greater detail and should be most appropriate for students in the second or third year of their
higher education. Level 6/Stage 3 modules usually require extensive previous knowledge of the topic as a pre-
requisite. You will have an opportunity to discuss your choices with appropriate Module Leaders during the first
week.
Please note that Immersive/Plymouth Plus modules are running only during the first four weeks in the Semester with
intensive schedule and immediate assessment. For this reason, if you will be interested in any of these modules, you
will have to combine them with modules starting afterwards (most probably modules in the same stage).
Please note that due to timetabling constraints your modules will not be finalised until you arrive in Plymouth and
have access to your Timetable. It is therefore very important that you have agreed on back-up modules with your
home institution before your arrival.
Please refer to the content on page 5 for a full list of the modules available. The module descriptions, including
learning outcomes, pre-requisites and assessment information can be found on following pages.
Please note the following:
20 PU credits is equivalent to 10 ECTS credits
10 PU credits is equivalent to 5 ECTS credits
Students may choose up to 60 credits (30 ECTS) per semester or 120 credits (60 ECTS) per academic year.
If you require any further information or assistance please contact [email protected]
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SEMESTER DATES
International Exchange Programme
Academic year 2017/18 We strongly advise you to arrive in Plymouth for the International Orientation commencing
11th September 2017. Semester 1 International Orientation Week 11 September 2017 Faculty Induction Week 18 September 2017
Start 25 September 2017
Christmas Vacation 18 Dec 2017– 08 Jan 2018
Formal Examination Weeks 15 Jan 2018 – 26 Jan 2018
End 26 January 2018
Semester 2 International Orientation and Induction 25 Jan 2018 – 27 Jan 2018 Start 29 Jan 2018 Easter Vacation 02 April 2018 – 20 April 2018 Formal Examination Weeks 21 May 2018 – 01 June 2018 End 01 June 2018
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MODULE LIST Module Code Module Title Semester Credits Module Leader
Culture and Communication Modules
LCS101 Cross Cultural Competence Sem 2 20 Dr Jacquie Hope
LCS200 Culture & Society 2 Sem 1 20 Philip Edwards
LCS300 Culture & Society 3 Sem 1 20 Dr Danielle Bishop
Language Communication Modules
LNG100 International Communication Sem 2 20 Dr Jacquie Hope
Exchange Modules
FREL100 Advanced French/English Language Skills for Exchange Students
All Year 20 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREL100A Advanced French/English Language Skills for Exchange Students A
Sem 1 10 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREL100B Advanced French/English Language Skills for Exchange Students B
Sem 2 10 Dr Danielle Bishop
English Modules
ELC202 English for Academic Purposes Sem 2 20 Helen Bowstead
ELC312 English for Global Communication Sem 2 20 Anne Munro
ELC315 Professional and Academic Communication Sem 1 20 Anna McKenna
ELC314 International Business Communication Sem 2 20 Patrick McMahon
French Modules
FREX01 French 1 All Year 20 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREXA01 French 1A Sem 1 10 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREXB01 French 1B Sem 2 10 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREX02 French 2 All Year 20 Dr Charles Mansfield
FREXA02 French 2A Sem 1 10 Dr Charles Mansfield
FREXB02 French 2B Sem 2 10 Dr Charles Mansfield
FREX03 French 3 All Year 20 Simon Bréus
FREXA03 French 3A Sem 1 10 Simon Bréus
FREXB03 French 3B Sem 2 10 Simon Bréus
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FREX400 French Advanced 1 All Year 20 Philip Edwards
FREX400A French Advanced 1A Sem 1 10 Philip Edwards
FREX400B French Advanced 1B Sem 2 10 Philip Edwards
FREX500 French Advanced 2 All Year 20 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREX500A French Advanced 2A Sem 1 10 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREX500B French Advanced 2B Sem 2 10 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREX600 French Advanced 3 All Year 20 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREX600A French Advanced 3A Sem 1 10 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREX600B French Advanced 3B Sem 2 10 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREX700 French Advanced 4 All Year 20 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREX700A French Advanced 4A Sem 1 10 Dr Danielle Bishop
FREX700B French Advanced 4B Sem 2 10 Dr Danielle Bishop
German Modules
GERX01 German 1 All Year 20 Dr Jacquie Hope
GERXA01 German 1A Sem 1 10 Dr Jacquie Hope
GERXB01 German 1B Sem 2 10 Dr Jacquie Hope
GERX02 German 2 All Year 20 Dr Jacquie Hope
GERXA02 German 2A Sem 1 10 Dr Jacquie Hope
GERXB02 German 2B Sem 2 10 Dr Jacquie Hope
Spanish Modules
SFTA1 Spanish Fast Track A1 Sem 1 20 Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
SFTB1 Spanish Fast Track B1 Sem 2 20 Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
SFTA2 Spanish Fast Track A2 Sem 1 20 Philip Edwards
SFTB2 Spanish Fast Track B2 Sem 2 20 Philip Edwards
SPNX01 Spanish 1 All Year 20 Blanca Del Cerro-García
SPNXA01 Spanish 1A Sem 1 10 Blanca Del Cerro-García
SPNXB01 Spanish 1B Sem 2 10 Blanca Del Cerro-García
SPNX02 Spanish 2 All Year 20 Philip Edwards
SPNXA02 Spanish 2A Sem 1 10 Philip Edwards
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SPNXB02 Spanish 2B Sem 2 10 Philip Edwards
SPNX03 Spanish 3 All Year 20 Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
SPNXA03 Spanish 3A Sem 1 10 Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
SPNXB03 Spanish 3B Sem 2 10 Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
SPNX400 Spanish Advanced 1 All Year 20 Philip Edwards
SPNX400A Spanish Advanced 1A Sem 1 10 Philip Edwards
SPNX400B Spanish Advanced 1B Sem 2 10 Philip Edwards
SPNX500 Spanish Advanced 2 All Year 20 Blanca Del Cerro-García
SPNX500A Spanish Advanced 2A Sem 1 10 Blanca Del Cerro-García
SPNX500B Spanish Advanced 2B Sem 2 10 Blanca Del Cerro-García
SPNX600 Spanish Advanced 3 All Year 20 Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
SPNX600B Spanish Advanced 3B Sem 2 10 Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
SPNX700 Spanish Advanced 4 All Year 20 Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
SPNX700B Spanish Advanced 4B Sem 2 10 Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
Mandarin Modules
MANX100 Mandarin 1 All Year 20 Dr Danielle Bishop
MANX100A Mandarin 1A Sem 1 10 Dr Danielle Bishop
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MODULE DESCRIPTIONS Culture and Communication Modules
Module Name: Cross-Cultural Competence
Module Code: LCS101 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Coursework 100% 20 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
The rapid progress of globalisation makes the skills of international collaboration and cross-cultural competence essential attributes for future careers. The module develops these skills by introducing global theories of cultural difference and successful intercultural communication, and demonstrating their application in practical business / professional scenarios. Specific countries are also studied with particular focus, including presentations by guest experts.
Module Leader: Dr Jacquie Hope
Module Name: Culture and Society 2
Module Code: LCS200 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Coursework 60%, Practical 40% 20 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
This module examines a range of aspects which define Hispanic and Francophone worlds, focusing predominantly on the contemporary period. In addition, it develops a range of key skills which will support study at undergraduate level. For those students electing a languages Minor pathway, the module anchors linguistic competence through a deeper understanding of the cultural referents specific to these countries.
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
Module Name: Culture and Society 3
Module Code: LCS300 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Coursework 100% 20 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
This module comprises a series of lectures on aspects relating to the French and Spanish speaking worlds, using sources (text, music, the media) in both the target language (for the benefit of Minor pathway students) and English. It requires independent research and analysis, with appropriate supervision.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
Language Communication Modules
Module Name: International Communication
Module Code: LNG100 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Coursework 100% 20 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
This module helps students prepare for working life in the globalised world in which interaction with other
cultures is crucial to success. It introduces theories of cultural difference and intercultural communication, and
illustrates their application in business / professional situations, using examples from a range of significant
countries.
Module Leader: Dr Jacquie Hope
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Exchange Modules
Module Name: Advanced French / English Language Skills for Exchange Students
Module Code: FREL100 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: An advanced standard of English and French
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is normally taken by exchange students who are spending an academic year at Plymouth University, but who are not enrolled on a named degree programme here. It builds on their fluency and confidence, and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more demanding situations. This module is normally taught in conjunction with components of module ‘French Advanced 4’.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
Module Name: Advanced French / English Language Skills for Exchange Students A
Module Code: FREL100A Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: An advanced standard of English and French
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is normally taken by exchange students who are spending semester 1 at Plymouth University, but who are not enrolled on a named degree programme here. It builds on their fluency and confidence, and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more demanding situations. This module is normally taught in conjunction with components of module ‘French Advanced 4’.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
Module Name: Advanced French / English Language Skills for Exchange Students B
Module Code: FREL100B Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: An advanced standard of English and French
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is normally taken by exchange students who are spending semester 2 at Plymouth University, but who are not enrolled on a named degree programme here. It builds on their fluency and confidence, and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more demanding situations. This module is normally taught in conjunction with components of module ‘French Advanced 4’.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
English Modules
Module Name: English for Academic Purposes
Module Code: ELC202 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Coursework 100% 20 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: Open only to students whose native language is not English
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module develops students’ level of English in order to operate effectively in an academic context at stage two.
Module Leader: Helen Bowstead
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Module Name: English for Global Communication
Module Code: ELC312 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Coursework 100% 20 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: A level approximately equivalent to IELTS 7.0 or above
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed to develop students’ practical ability to communicate effectively in English in international situations, their understanding of intercultural communication and their ability to reflect on and develop their skills in using English.
Module Leader: Anne Munro
Module Name: Professional and Academic Communication
Module Code: ELC315 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Coursework 100% 20 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: Open only to students whose native language is not English and who have not received the majority of their education in English.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed to help students to further develop and refine their ability to use English appropriately and effectively in professional and academic contexts at stage 3. They will do this by reviewing their language development, and planning and carrying out an effective course of independent study; engaging in a small research project; and practising relevant professional and academic English skills in small class groups. This module requires consistent, steady work throughout the year.
Module Leader: Anna McKenna
Module Name: International Business Communication
Module Code: ELC314 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Coursework 60%, Practical 40% 20 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: Open only to students whose native language is not English
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
The module is designed to help students to develop and refine their ability to communicate effectively in the global business environment encompassing different national cultures, business practices and systems.
Module Leader: Patrick McMahon
French Modules
Module Name: French 1
Module Code: FREX01 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for beginners in French, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with speakers of French, negotiate everyday needs in France / a French speaking country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
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Module Name: French 1A
Module Code: FREXA01 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for beginners in French, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with speakers of French, negotiate everyday needs in France / a French speaking country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
Module Name: French 1B
Module Code: FREXB01 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for beginners in French, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with speakers of French, negotiate everyday needs in France / a French speaking country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
Module Name: French 2
Module Code: FREX02 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: French 1, GCSE grades A or B, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the language is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from French 1. It develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability to establish social and working relations with speakers of French, to understand key aspects of French culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
Module Leader: Dr Charles Mansfield
Module Name: French 2A
Module Code: FREXA02 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: French 1, GCSE grades A or B, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the language is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from French 1. It develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability to establish social and working relations with speakers of French, to understand key aspects of French culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
Module Leader: Dr Charles Mansfield
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Module Name: French 2B
Module Code: FREXB02 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: French 1, GCSE grades A or B, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the language is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from French 1. It develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability to establish social and working relations with speakers of French, to understand key aspects of French culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
Module Leader: Dr Charles Mansfield
Module Name: French 3
Module Code: FREX03 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: French 2 or equivalent.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in French is equivalent to AS level, or is a progression from French level 2. It develops their ability to use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of French, and to understand key aspects of French culture.
Module Leader: Simon Bréus
Module Name: French 3A
Module Code: FREXA03 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: French 2 or equivalent.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in French is equivalent to AS level, or is a progression from French level 2. It develops their ability to use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of French, and to understand key aspects of French culture.
Module Leader: Simon Bréus
Module Name: French 3B
Module Code: FREXB03 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: French 2 or equivalent.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in French is equivalent to AS level, or is a progression from French level 2. It develops their ability to use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of French, and to understand key aspects of French culture.
Module Leader: Simon Bréus
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Module Name: French Advanced 1
Module Code: FREX400 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: Pass at A level/A2 or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students with A level or equivalent in French, or as a progression from French 3. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the student’s communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to France today.
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
Module Name: French Advanced 1A
Module Code: FREX400A Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: Pass at A level/A2 or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students with A level or equivalent in French, or as a progression from French 3. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the student’s communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to France today.
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
Module Name: French Advanced 1B
Module Code: FREX400B Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: Equivalent to French Advanced 1A or equivalent qualification or experience
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students with A level or equivalent in French, or as a progression from French 3. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the student’s communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to France today.
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
Module Name: French Advanced 2
Module Code: FREX500 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: French Advanced 1, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 1, or for other students who have pursued their study of French beyond A level or its equivalent. It will further extend their ability to communicate in more complex situations and their understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in France or a French speaking country.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
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Module Name: French Advanced 2A
Module Code: FREX500A Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: French Advanced 1, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 1, or for other students who have pursued their study of French beyond A level or its equivalent. It will further extend their ability to communicate in more complex situations and their understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in France or a French speaking country.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
Module Name: French Advanced 2B
Module Code: FREX500B Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: Equivalent to French Advanced 2A
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 1, or for other students who have pursued their study of French beyond A level or its equivalent. It will further extend their ability to communicate in more complex situations and their understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in France or a French speaking country.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
Module Name: French Advanced 3
Module Code: FREX600 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: French Advanced 2, French Minor 2, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 2, and is normally aimed at final year advanced students of French who have not had an extended period of residence in France or a French speaking country. It enables them to build on the advanced language skills that they have already acquired and apply these to more specialised and complex situations (such as presentation and translation).
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
Module Name: French Advanced 3A
Module Code: FREX600A Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: French Advanced 2, French Minor 2, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 2, and is normally aimed at final year advanced students of French who have not had an extended period of residence in France or a French speaking country. It enables them to build on the advanced language skills that they have already acquired and apply these to more specialised and complex situations (such as presentation and translation).
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
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Module Name: French Advanced 3B
Module Code: FREX600B Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: French Advanced 2, French Minor 2, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 2, and is normally aimed at final year advanced students of French who have not had an extended period of residence in France or a French speaking country. It enables them to build on the advanced language skills that they have already acquired and apply these to more specialised and complex situations (such as presentation and translation).
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
Module Name: French Advanced 4
Module Code: FREX700 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: French Advanced 2 / Minor 2 plus residence abroad, or other approved qualification / equivalent experience
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is normally taken by final year students of French who have completed an extended period of residence in France or a French speaking country. It builds on their increased fluency and confidence, and their personal experience of the foreign culture, and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more sophisticated and demanding situations.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
Module Name: French Advanced 4A
Module Code: FREX700A Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: French Advanced 2 / Minor 2 plus residence abroad, or other approved qualification / equivalent experience
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is normally taken by final year students of French who have completed an extended period of residence in France or a French speaking country. It builds on their increased fluency and confidence, and their personal experience of the foreign culture, and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more sophisticated and demanding situations.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
Module Name: French Advanced 4B
Module Code: FREX700B Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: Equivalent of ‘French Advanced 4A’
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is normally taken by final year students of French who have completed an extended period of residence in France or a French speaking country. It builds on their increased fluency and confidence, and their personal experience of the foreign culture, and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more sophisticated and demanding situations.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
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German Modules
Module Name: German 1
Module Code: GERX01 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for beginners in German, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with German speakers, negotiate everyday needs in a German-speaking country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
Module Leader: Dr Jacquie Hope
Module Name: German 1A
Module Code: GERXA01 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for beginners in German, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with German speakers, negotiate everyday needs in a German-speaking country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
Module Leader: Dr Jacquie Hope
Module Name: German 1B
Module Code: GERXB01 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for beginners in German, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with German speakers, negotiate everyday needs in a German-speaking country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
Module Leader: Dr Jacquie Hope
Module Name: German 2
Module Code: GERX02 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: German 1, GCSE grades A or B, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience is at least equivalent to German GCSE grade B, or as a progression from German 1. It develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability to establish social and working relations with German speakers, to understand key aspects of German culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
Module Leader: Dr Jacquie Hope
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Module Name: German 2A
Module Code: GERXA02 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: German 1, GCSE grades A or B, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience is at least equivalent to German GCSE grade B, or as a progression from German 1. It develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability to establish social and working relations with German speakers, to understand key aspects of German culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
Module Leader: Dr Jacquie Hope
Module Name: German 2B
Module Code: GERXB02 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: German 2A, GCSE grades A or B, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience is at least equivalent to German GCSE grade B, or as a progression from German 2A. It develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability to establish social and working relations with German speakers, to understand key aspects of German culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
Module Leader: Dr Jacquie Hope
Spanish Modules
Module Name: Spanish Fast Track A1
Module Code: SFTA1 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students who have little or no previous knowledge of Spanish, but who wish to make rapid progress. It develops communicative competence towards intermediate level, enabling students to establish social and working relations with speakers of Spanish, to negotiate everyday needs, and to communicate using spoken and simple written language in limited situations.
Module Leader: Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
Module Name: Spanish Fast Track B1
Module Code: SFTB1 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: ‘Spanish Fast Track A1’ or ‘Spanish 2’, or equivalent experience/ approved qualification.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for students who wish to make rapid progress via a fast-track route at intermediate level. It develops their ability to use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of Spanish, and to understand key aspects of Spanish / Hispanic culture.
Module Leader: Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
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Module Name: Spanish Fast Track A2
Module Code: SFTA2 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: ‘Spanish Fast Track B1’ or ‘Spanish 3, or A Level, or equivalent experience/ approved qualification.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed as the progression module for students who have successfully completed the first year of the Spanish ‘fast-track’. It will enable rapid progress, consolidating knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and providing a firm base for ongoing study. At the same time the student’s communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to Spain and the Hispanic world today.
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
Module Name: Spanish Fast Track B2
Module Code: STFB2 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: ‘Spanish Fast Track A2’ or ‘Spanish Advanced 1’, or equivalent experience/ approved qualification.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed to enable rapid progress at an advanced level, further extending students’ ability to communicate in more complex situations and their understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in the foreign country.
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
Module Name: Spanish 1
Module Code: SPNX01 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for beginners in Spanish, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with speakers of Spanish, negotiate everyday needs in Spain / a Spanish speaking country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
Module Leader: Blanca Del Cerro-García
Module Name: Spanish 1A
Module Code: SPNXA01 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for beginners in Spanish, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with speakers of Spanish, negotiate everyday needs in Spain / a Spanish speaking country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
Module Leader: Blanca Del Cerro-García
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Module Name: Spanish 1B
Module Code: SPNXB01 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for beginners in Spanish, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with speakers of Spanish, negotiate everyday needs in Spain / a Spanish speaking country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
Module Leader: Blanca Del Cerro-García
Module Name: Spanish 2
Module Code: SPNX02 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: ‘Spanish 1’ module, GCSE grades A or B, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the language is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from ‘Spanish 1’. It develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability to establish social and working relations with speakers of Spanish, to understand key aspects of Spanish culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
Module Name: Spanish 2A
Module Code: SPNXA02 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: ‘Spanish 1’ module, GCSE grades A or B, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the language is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from ‘Spanish 1’. It develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability to establish social and working relations with speakers of Spanish, to understand key aspects of Spanish culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
Module Name: Spanish 2B
Module Code: SPNXA02 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: ‘Spanish 2A’, GCSE grades A or B, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in Spanish is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from Spanish 2A. It develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability to establish social and working relations with speakers of Spanish, to understand key aspects of Spanish culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
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Module Name: Spanish 3
Module Code: SPNX03 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: ‘Spanish 2’ module or equivalent
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in Spanish is equivalent to AS level, or is a progression from Spanish level 2. It develops their ability to use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of Spanish, and to understand key aspects of Spanish culture.
Module Leader: Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
Module Name: Spanish 3A
Module Code: SPNXA03 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: ‘Spanish 2’ module or equivalent
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in Spanish is equivalent to AS level, or is a progression from Spanish level 2. It develops their ability to use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of Spanish, and to understand key aspects of Spanish culture.
Module Leader: Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
Module Name: Spanish 3B
Module Code: SPNXB03 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: ‘Spanish 2’ module or equivalent
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in Spanish is equivalent to AS level, or is a progression from Spanish level 2. It develops their ability to use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of Spanish, and to understand key aspects of Spanish culture.
Module Leader: Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
Module Name: Spanish Advanced 1
Module Code: SPNX400 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: Spanish 3, or A level, or another approved qualification, or equivalent experience
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students with A level or equivalent in Spanish, or as a progression from Spanish 3. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the student’s communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to Spain today.
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
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Module Name: Spanish Advanced 1A
Module Code: SPNX400A Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: Spanish 3, or A level, or another approved qualification, or equivalent experience
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students with A level or equivalent in Spanish, or as a progression from Spanish 3. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the student’s communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to Spain today.
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
Module Name: Spanish Advanced 1B
Module Code: SPNX400B Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: Spanish Advanced 1A or equivalent qualification, or experience.
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is aimed at students with A level or equivalent in Spanish, or as a progression from Spanish 3. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the student’s communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to Spain today.
Module Leader: Philip Edwards
Module Name: Spanish Advanced 2
Module Code: SPNX500 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: Spanish Advanced 1, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 1, or for other students who have pursued their study of Spanish beyond A level or its equivalent. It will further extend their ability to communicate in more complex situations and their understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in Spain or a Spanish speaking country.
Module Leader: Blanca Del Cerro-García
Module Name: Spanish Advanced 2A
Module Code: SPNX500A Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: Spanish Advanced 1, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 1, or for other students who have pursued their study of Spanish beyond A level or its equivalent. It will further extend their ability to communicate in more complex situations and their understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in Spain or a Spanish speaking country.
Module Leader: Blanca Del Cerro-García
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Module Name: Spanish Advanced 2B
Module Code: SPNX500B Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: Equivalent to Spanish Advanced 2A
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 1, or for other students who have pursued their study of Spanish beyond A level or its equivalent. It will further extend their ability to communicate in more complex situations and their understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in Spain or a Spanish speaking country.
Module Leader: Blanca Del Cerro-García
Module Name: Spanish Advanced 3
Module Code: SPNX600 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: Spanish Advanced 2, Spanish Minor 2, or other approved qualification or equivalent experience
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 2, and is normally aimed at final year advanced students of Spanish who have not had an extended period of residence in Spain or a Spanish speaking country. It enables them to build on the advanced language skills that they have already acquired and apply these to more specialised and complex situations (such as presentation and translation).
Module Leader: Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
Module Name: Spanish Advanced 3B
Module Code: SPNX600B Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: Spanish Advanced 2 / Minor 2 plus residence abroad, or other approved qualification / equivalent experience
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is normally taken by final year students of Spanish who have completed an extended period of residence in Spain or a Spanish speaking country. It builds on their increased fluency and confidence, and their personal experience of the foreign culture, and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more sophisticated and demanding situations.
Module Leader: Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
Module Name: Spanish Advanced 4
Module Code: SPNX700 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: Spanish Advanced 2 / Minor 2 plus residence abroad, or other approved qualification / equivalent experience
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is normally taken by final year students of Spanish who have completed an extended period of residence in Spain or a Spanish speaking country. It builds on their increased fluency and confidence, and their personal experience of the foreign culture, and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more sophisticated and demanding situations.
Module Leader: Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
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Module Name: Spanish Advanced 4B
Module Code: SPNX700B Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 2
Pre-requisites: Spanish Advanced 2 / Minor 2 plus residence abroad, or other approved qualification / equivalent experience
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is normally taken by final year students of Spanish who have completed an extended period of residence in Spain or a Spanish speaking country. It builds on their increased fluency and confidence, and their personal experience of the foreign culture, and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more sophisticated and demanding situations.
Module Leader: Dr Chelo de Andrés Martínez
Mandarin Modules
Module Name: Mandarin 1
Module Code: MANX100 Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 20 All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for beginners in the language, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with speakers of a foreign language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
Module Name: Mandarin 1A
Module Code: MANX100A Credits: Semester:
Assessment Weighting: Practical 100% 10 Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Note to exchange students: Consult the module leader to ensure your language level is suitable.
This module is designed for beginners in the language, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with speakers of a foreign language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
Module Leader: Dr Danielle Bishop
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