1DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

BA (Hons)Languages and International Tourism

DT 514 / DT 518 / DT 519 / DT 520

STUDENT HANDBOOK

2015-2016

LanguagesDepartment of Languages

&Hospitality Management and Tourism

Department of Tourism

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents....................................................................................................................2

Section 1 – General Information...........................................................................................3

Year Coordinators..............................................................................................................3Duration of Programme......................................................................................................3Student Timetables.............................................................................................................3Recommended Readings/Textbooks..................................................................................3General Student Regulations..............................................................................................4General Schedule of Examinations....................................................................................4Student Support Services....................................................................................................4Library Facilities................................................................................................................4Student Union/Clubs/Activities..........................................................................................4Examinations and Vacation Periods...................................................................................4Academic Calendar 2014/2015..........................................................................................6Review Week.....................................................................................................................7Locations............................................................................................................................7

Section 2 Programme Structure Year 1................................................................................8

Schematic of Year 1 Programme Structure / Layout.........................................................8Contact Hours: Year 1 Core Modules................................................................................8Assessment: Year 1 Modules.............................................................................................9Year 1 Optional Modules...................................................................................................9

Section 3 Programme Structure Year 2..............................................................................10

Schematic of Year 2 Programme Structure / Layout.......................................................10Contact Hours: Year 2 Core Modules..............................................................................10Assessment: Year 2 Modules...........................................................................................11Year 2 Optional Modules.................................................................................................11

Section 4 Programme Structure Year 3..............................................................................12

Schematic of Year 3 Programme Structure / Layout.......................................................12Schematic of Programme Structure / Layout...................................................................12

Section 5 Programme Structure Year 4..............................................................................13

Schematic of Year 4 Programme Structure / Layout.......................................................13Contact Hours: Year 4 Modules.......................................................................................13Assessment: Year 4 Modules...........................................................................................14Year 4 Optional Modules.................................................................................................14

Section 6 - Frequently Asked Questions.............................................................................15

Schematic of programme structure

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Section 1 – General Information

The BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism is a dual-discipline 50/50 course administered by the School of Languages, Law and Society and the School of Hospitality Management and Tourism, both located within the College of Arts and Tourism at DIT. Students combine the study of two subject areas: a language either Chinese, French, German or Spanish at post-leaving certificate level and International Tourism. Students will benefit from the international reputation of both Schools whose experience and knowledge are reflected in the programme modules.

Programme Chair & year tutors/co-ordinators

Name Office Location

Phone Email

Programme Co-Chair

Dr Catherine Spencer

Room KA309Kevin Street Annex

402 4556 catherine.spencer@dit.ie

Yr 1&2 Languages Martin O’Neill

Room 26, Cathal Brugha Street

402 4466 martin.oneill@dit.ie

Yr 1&2 Tourism

Dr Kevin Griffin

Room 206 Sackville Place,

402 7593 kevin.griffin@dit.ie

Year 3 & 4Languages(& Erasmus exchange co-ordinators)

Dr Catherine Spencer

Room KA309Kevin Street Annex

402 4556 catherine.spencer@dit.ie

Year 3 & 4Tourism tbc

Duration of Programme The BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism is a 4-year, level 8, Honours Degree Programme.

Student Timetables Timetables for all DIT Programmes are available at the following website:http://webtimetables.dit.ie/TTSuiteRBLIVE/

Directions for using the website (including username / password) are available at: http://www.dit.ie/registration/studentclasstimetables/

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Recommended Readings/Textbooks See individual modules descriptors on CourseWise and/or the recommended readings provided by lecturers http://www.dit.ie/catalogue/

General Student Regulations Students are advised to inform themselves of the regulations applying to students which are located at: http://dit.ie/registration/hererules/

A particularly useful document on this page is the DIT Student Charter, which outlines the expectations we have of our students, and also what they can expect of us.http://dit.ie/media/campuslife/olddocuments/DITStudentCharter.pdf

An issue you will hear commented on frequently is plagiarism, have a look at the Institute’s guidelines on plagiarism here: http://www.dit.ie/media/library/documents/researchersandplagiarism.pdf

General Schedule of Examinations There are two examination periods in any given academic year; one in September and the other in January. Schedules for each of the two examination periods are generally posted electronically to each student via their DIT Student Email Account.

Student Support Services For an assortment of support services available to you see the following websites:http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/campuslifeoffice/http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/studentsupport/http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/disability/exams***

Library Facilities http://www.dit.ie/library/

Student Union/Clubs/Activities http://www.ditsu.ie/http://www.socs.dit.ie/socs/

***Please note: Exam accommodations recommended by the Disability Service are based on the DAWN Examination Policy (available to download at: http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/disability/exams). Students are advised that a spelling & grammar waiver is typically extended to a student with dyslexia for exam situations, except in the case of exams where their knowledge of the structure/grammar/syntax etc .of a language is being examined.

Examinations and Vacation PeriodsOn the next page you will find a provisional calendar for the 2015-2016 Academic Session. Please read it carefully and note the following:

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Attendance at class during the semester is compulsory. You must not arrange holidays or travel during the thirteen class contact weeks of each semester.

Examinations may take place twice per year, in December/January and May/early June. Supplemental (repeat) exams take place in late August/early September.

December/January exams take place in the final weeks of semester 1. Summer exams generally take place over two weeks in May. The dates for the supplemental examination session are normally available from late June It is vital that you do not book holidays or plan to travel during the class or examination

periods. It is equally important that you do not plan such activities for late August/early September until you are sure you have passed all modules for the year.

It is not possible to reschedule missed exams. Missed exams count as a failed attempt. This will also apply to other forms of assessments scheduled during the examination periods, such as presentations, oral exams, written tests and submission of assessed work. Rescheduling of such activities can only happen where certified medical evidence of illness has been supplied.

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Academic Calendar 2015/2016 (The Academic Year comprises 2 Semesters of 15 weeks during which student learning and assessment

takes place.)

Academic Calendar 2015/2016Semester 1

August 2015 17/08/15 Reassessment (2014/15) 24/08/15 Reassessment (2014/15)

September 2015 01/09/15 Academic Year commences 2015/16

07/09/1514/09/15 1 Semester of 15 weeks to include 12 weeks

teaching21/09/15 2

28/09/15 3October 2015 05/10/15 4

12/10/15 519/10/15 6

26/10/15 7* Review Week (unless otherwise arranged)*Review week to be used either for revision, reading, field visits, lectures, interim tests, formative assessment feedback etc. To be applied in week 7, except where otherwise arranged

November 2015 02/11/15 8

09/11/15 916/11/15 1023/11/15 1130/11/15 12

December 2015 07/12/15 13 Weeks 14 and 15 provide flexibility to allow exams or marking during this time

14/12/15 14 21/12/15 Christmas 28/12/15 Christmas

January 2016 04/01/16 15

Semester 211/01/16

18/01/16

25/01/16 1 Semester of 15 weeks that normally includes 12 weeks teaching

February 2016 01/02/16 208/02/16 315/02/16 422/02/16 529/02/16 6

March 2016 07/03/16 7

14/03/16 821/03/16 Easter break

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28/03/16 Easter breakApril 2016 04/04/16 9

11/04/16 1018/04/16 1125/04/16 12

May 2016 02/05/16 13* Review Week (unless otherwise arranged)*Review week to be used either for revision, reading, field visits, lectures, interim tests, formative assessment feedback etc. To be applied in week 13, except where otherwise arranged.

09/05/16 14

16/05/16 15Weeks 14 and 15 provide flexibility to allow exams or marking during this time

23/05/16

30/05/16

June 2016 06/06/16 Student feedback and Appeals 13/06/16 Student feedback and Appeals

Review weeks to be confirmed by schools**Language classes for 4th-year students will begin Monday 21st September 2015

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Review Week Some schools in the Institute utilise a Review Week in each Semester. This is a week which is structured to allow for activities such as tutorials, fieldwork, research, assignment preparation/submission etc.

Locations Your Classes are divided between the Cathal Brugha Street / Sackville Place Campus for Tourism modules and the Kevin St / Aungier St. Campus for language modules.

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Kevin St

Aungier St

Sackville Place

Cathal Brugha St

Section 2

Programme Structure Year 1BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism

DT514 / DT518 / DT519 / DT520

The Programme Structure for year one of the BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism are outlined in the following tables.

Schematic of Year 1 Programme Structure / Layout The following Tables outline the core and optional Modules, offered on the BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism Programme, the semester each module is delivered, the number of contact hours, self-directed learning load, and the ECT credits per module as well as assessment and examination criteria.

Semester 1 Semester 2  Major Language – Culture & Society (10 ECT - Core)    Major Language - Communication (10 ECT - Core)  

 

Minor Language 1 (10 ECT - Option)OR

Introduction to Modern Literature in Major Language (10 ECT - Option)OR

Culture, Identity & Memory (10 ECT - Option)

 

Dt514 Chinese:

  Tourism Studies(5 ECT - Core)

Tourism Destinations(5 ECT - Core)

 

  Tourism Marketing 1(5 ECT - Core)

Management 1(5 ECT - Core)  

 IT: Data Prep & Presentation

(5 ECT - Core)Accounting for Tourism

(5 ECT - Core)  

Minimum CEFR exit level A2+ (major language; A1 Minor language)

Contact Hours: Year 1 Core Modules BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism

Year 1 Modules - Contact Hours

Module Title (& Code) Semester Contact Hours

Self Directed Learning

Total Learning.

Hours

ECTS Credits

Major Language Culture & Society 1 & 2 72 128 200 10Major Language Communication 1 & 2 72 128 200 10Language Option 1 1 & 2 72 128 200 10Chinese 1 & 2 108 192 300 15Tourism Studies (TFTR1001) 1 36 64 100 5

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Marketing 1 (TFMK1001) 1 36 64 100 5IT: Data Prep & Presentation (TFIT1002) 1 36 64 100 5

Tourism Destinations (TFTR1003) 2 36 64 100 5Management 1 (TFMG1003) 2 36 64 100 5Accounting for Tourism (TFAC1008) 2 36 64 100 5Total Credits Year 1 60

Assessment: Year 1 Modules The following table gives an indication of the assessment and exam breakdown for the core modules.

BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism Year 1 Assessment of Modules

Module / Code Semester Assessment Exam Duration

Major Language Culture and Society 1 & 2 CA: 40% Oral 60% -

Major Language Communication 1 & 2 CA: 40% Written Exam 60% 3 hoursLanguage Option 1 1 & 2 Please see Language Option Assessment TableChinese See Chinese - module descriptors Tourism Studies (TFTR1001) 1 CA: 30% Written Exam 70% 2 hoursMarketing 1 (TFMK1001) 1 CA: 40% Written Exam 60% 2 hoursIT: Data Prep & Presentation (TFIT1002) 1 CA: 50%

CA 50% - -

Tourism Destinations (TFTR1003) 2 CA 50% Written Exam 50% 2 hours

Management 1 (TFMG1003) 2 CA 40% Written Exam 60% 2 hours

Accounting for Tourism (TFAC1008) 2 CA 40% Written Exam 60% 2.5 hours

Optional ModulesMinor Language 1 : (French/ German/ Italian/ Russian Spanish/)

1 & 2 Oral: 30%CA: 20%

Written Exam: 50% 3 hours

Introduction to Modern French / German / Spanish Literature 1 & 2 CA: 50% Written Exam: 50% 3 hours

Culture, Identity & Memory 1 & 2 CA: 50% Written Exam: 50% 3 hours

Year 1 Optional Modules Language option modules are offered subject to minimum numbers.

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Section 3 Programme Structure Year 2BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism

DT514 / DT518 / DT519 / DT520

The Programme Structure for Year two of the BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism is outlined in the following tables.

Schematic of Year 2 Programme Structure / Layout The following Tables outline the core and optional Modules, offered on Year 2 of the BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism programme, the semester each module is delivered, the number of contact hours, self-directed learning load, and the ECT credits per module as well as assessment and examination criteria.

Semester 1 Semester 2  Major Language - Translation & Linguistic Proficiency : (10 ECT - Core)  

  Major Language - Professional Communications and Preparation for the Year Abroad (10 ECT - Core)  

 Minor Language 2 (10 ECT - Option) OR

Classic and Contemporary Literature - Major Language (10 ECT - Option) ORIntercultural Studies ( S1) & European Myths in Literature & Culture (S2) (10 ECT - Option)

 

3 Chinese language modules (3x10 credits) Sem 1 & Sem 2

 Sustainable Tourism

(5 ECT - Core)International HRM

(5 ECT - Core)  

 E-Tourism

(5 ECT - Core)Tourism Law

(5 ECT - Core)  

 Festival and Event Impacts

(5 ECT - Core)Tourism Enterprise Development

(5 ECT – Core)  

Minimum CEFR exit level: Major – B1; Minor – A1+

Contact Hours: Year 2 Core Modules BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism

Year 2 Modules - Contact Hours

Module Title (& Code) Semester Contact Hours

Self Directed Learning

Total Learning.

Hours

ECTS Credits

Major Language Translation & Linguistic Proficiency

3 & 4 72 128 200 10

Major Language Professional Communication & Prep for Yr abroad

3 & 4 72 128 200 10

Language Options 2 3 & 4 72 128 200 10Sustainable Tourism (TFTR2005) 3 36 64 100 5Festivals and Event Impacts (TFEV4007)

3 36 64 100 5

E-Tourism (TFIT3008) 3 36 64 100 5International HRM (TFMG2002) 4 36 64 100 5Tourism Law (TFLW3002) 4 36 64 100 5Tourism Enterprise Development (TFMG3012) 4 36 64 100 5

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Total Credits Year 2 60Assessment: Year 2 Modules The following table gives an indication of the assessment and exam breakdown for the Programme modules.

BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism Year 2 Assessment of Modules

Module / Code Semester Assessment Exam Duration

Major Language Translation & Linguistic Proficiency

3 & 4 CA 40% 60 3 hours

Major Language Professional Communication & Prep for Yr abroad

3 & 4 I: CA 20%2: Oral 40%

40% 3 hours

OPTIONMinor Language 2 (French/ German/ Italian/ Spanish)

3 & 4 CA 20%Oral – 30%

50% 3 hours

Classic and Contemporary French / German / Spanish Literature

3 & 4 50% 50% 3 hours

Intercultural Studies (CULT 2103) (Sem 1) 3 50% 50% 3 hoursEuropean Myths in Literature and Culture (CRIT 2017) (Sem 2) 4 50% 50%

Sustainable Tourism (TFTR2005) 3 1: 50% 50% 2 hoursFestivals and Event Impacts (TFEV4007) 3 1: 30% 70% 2 hours

E-Tourism (TFIT3008) 3 1: 50%2: 50% No N/A

International HRM (TFMG2002) 4 1: 40% 60% 2 hoursTourism Law (TFLW3002) 4 No 100% 3 hoursTourism Enterprise Development (TFMG3012) 4 1: 40% 60% 3 hours

Year 2 Optional Modules Language option modules are offered subject to minimum numbers.

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Section 4 Programme Structure Year 3BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism

DT514 / DT518 / DT519 / DT520

Schematic of Year 3 Programme Structure / Layout

The following Table outline the structure of year three of the BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism programme.

Schematic of Programme Structure / Layout

Y3

ERASMUS Study Abroad in Partner University 15

ECTS Language Competency [Oral and

written exam on return from year abroad & Country Notebook]15 ECTS

30 ECTS

Work Placement / Internship In country of target language

30 ECTS

Minimum CEFR exit level: Major – B1; Minor – A1+

On the third year abroad students are required to spend a period of time studying at a partner university and complete a work placement.

Study in Partner University 15 ECTS

The 15 ECTS are gained through participation and examinations of the modules taken at the partner university. Students may take a range of language and tourism modules amounting to 15 ECTS. Students also sign a learning agreement confirming they have selected the required number of modules. Please ensure that you consult with, respond to and communicate regularly with your Erasmus co-ordinators!

Language Competency 15 ECTS

A further 15 ECTS are acquired by students through engagement with language improvement activities during their stay abroad. Students also deepen their knowledge of the history and culture of the host foreign country. Students are required to complete an oral and written examination (80%) prior to the start of 4th year and to complete a ‘Country Notebook’ (20%) by the end of Semester 1 of their third year and in consultation with Erasmus co-ordinators.

Professional internship and career management – Tourism 30 ECTS

This period of planned work based learning is to be completed in an organisation or in a market sector aligned with course content. Students are required to participate in pre-departure seminars and to report and reflect on a variety of aspects of the work placement programme: career management skills, preparation, self-assessment etc.

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Placement Module assessment breakdown and submission deadlines

Module element Approximate dates of submission Mark

Pre Placement preparation

Year 2

25%Careers Portfolio 25%Placement Induction Professional Placement Protocol Declaration Pass/fail

Work Placement Agreement Form Prior to commencement of placement Pass/fail

Part 1. Case Study of Organisation (30 marks) 1000 words

End of April

50%

Part 2. Role within the Organisation, Training & Induction (20 marks) 500 words

End of May

Part 3. Learning/Skills Development (20 marks) 500 words

End of June

Part 4. Reflection on Whole Placement (30 marks) 1000 words

End of July

Employers Appraisal End of July Pass/failDe-briefing session September Pass/fail

30 CREDITS 100%

BA (Hons) Languages & International Tourism Country Note-Book

Submission 28th FebruaryLanguage Target Language Length Approx. 2000 wordsWeighting 20% of mark for language competency

Reflective commentary [in agreement with lecturer/co-ordinator] to include reference to (some) of the following: *Arrival in the TL country, first impression, challenges, accommodation (search, type etc.) *Comparisons: Partner university and your home university: eg. modules/courses chosen, teaching & learning styles/modes; assessments, attendance requirements, class interaction/group dynamics etc. *Different skills acquired, types of learning*Adaptation strategies, intercultural learning, coping strategies *Cultural Visits undertaken during your stay – sites, centres, locations visited*Learning moments – specific happy/difficult/strange/alienating episodes from which you learned something valuable about the culture, yourself, your learning abroad etc.*Friendship; student life; life in the ‘Erasmus bubble’

Reflection to include review of your 5 months as a student in the foreign university. Perhaps too some reference to your search for placement.

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Section 5 Programme Structure Year 4BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism

DT514 / DT518 / DT519 / DT520

The Programme Structure for Year four of the BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism is outlined in the following tables.

Schematic of Year 4 Programme Structure / Layout The following Tables outline the core and optional Modules, offered on Year 4 of the BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism programme, the semester each module is delivered, the number of contact hours, self-directed learning load, and the ECT credits per module as well as assessment and examination criteria.

Semester 1 Semester 2  Major Language for Business : (10 ECT - Core)    Major Language – Language Industry Project (10 ECT - Core)  

 Minor Language 3 (10 ECT - Option) OR

Major Language Current Affairs (10 ECT - Option) ORTranslation Studies (10 ECT - Option)

 

 Global to Local Tourism

(5 ECT - Core) Strategic Management Seminars (10 ECT - Core)

 

 Contemporary Tourism Issues

(5 ECT - Core)  

 Research Methods

(5 ECT - Core)Tourism in Developing Countries

(5 ECT – Core)  

Minimum Exit CEFR level; Major – B2; Minor A1+

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Contact Hours: Year 4 ModulesBA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism

Module Title (& Code) Semester Contact Hours

Self- Directed Learning

Total Learning.

Hours

ECTS Credits

Major Language for Business 7 & 8

723 hrs/week

(+possible4th hour)

128 200 10

Major Language – Language Industry Project 7 & 8 Liaison with lecturers

128 200 10

Language Option 7 & 8 72 128 200 10Global to Local Tourism 7 36 64 100 5Contemporary Tourism Issues 7 36 64 100 5Research Methods 7 36 64 100 5Strategic Management Seminars 8 72 64 200 10Tourism in Developing Countries 8 36 64 100 5Total Credits Year 4 60

Assessment: Year 4 ModulesThe following table gives an indication of the assessment and exam breakdown for the Programme modules. Additional details included in 4th-year assessment schedule.

BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism Year 4 Assessment of Modules

Module Code Semester assessment Exam Duration

Core - Major Language for Business 7 & 8Class test

(20%)January

Oral (40%) & written exam (40%)

4 hour written exam

Core – Major Language – Language Industry Project 7 & 8

2 x written reports(50%)

& End-of Module

OralPresent

ation (50%)

N/A

& Language Option

Minor language or 7 & 8

Class test (10%)Dec

End-of-year oral examina

tion (40%)Written exam (50%)

3 hour

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BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism Year 4 Assessment of Modules

Module Code Semester assessment Exam Duration

Translation 7 & 8 2-3 class

tests (50%)Dec/Feb/Mar

Written examina

tion (50%

3 hour

Current Affairs 7 & 8

Class test (10%)Oral

presentation(10%)

End-of-year Oral

(30%)+

Written examina

tion (50%)

3 hour

Global to Local Tourism7

Contemporary Tourism Issues 7 1: Ass 30%2. Ass. 70%

NO N/A

Research Methods 7Strategic Management Seminars 8Tourism in Developing Countries 8

Year 4 Optional ModulesLanguage option modules are offered subject to minimum numbers. See 4th year memo/module handbooks for detailed breakdown of assessments and assessment schedule. Further detail about module content, assessment mode and exam is available in module descriptors and from lecturers.

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Section 6 - Frequently Asked Questions

IMPORTANT: The following notes are not intended to represent a definitive interpretation of the Institute's regulations. In every case students should read the full regulations, especially DIT's General Assessment Regulations booklet which can be downloaded from: http://dit.ie/registration/hererules/

1. Who sets and marks the examinations?The examination for each module is normally set and marked by the lecturer who teaches it. Where there are two or more lecturers for a module, the paper is jointly set and corrected by both lecturers. The external examiner (see below) approves the questions set and reviews the marks awarded. Exam scripts are anonymous.

2. How many subjects are there on the Languages and International Tourism programme?There are three (3) modules in languages and six (6) Tourism modules per full academic year i.e. three (3) chosen languages modules and three (3) tourism related modules in each semester.

3. Can I repeat any failed modules?Any courses you fail can be repeated in the supplemental exams at the end of August /beginning of September. You may be eligible to compensate up to 15 ECTS provided all marks for those 15 ECTS are between 35% and 39%.

Repeat examinations (called "Supplemental" Exams) start at the end of August, where failed modules can be taken again. Modules still not passed can be repeated at the following sitting and again the following autumn. Please read the GENERAL ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS carefully on this point.

It is important to strive towards passing all subjects at the first attempt, as second or subsequent attempts are recorded on your transcript of results. The transcript of results is an official document frequently sought by employers to establish your academic record.

4. Do I simply have to pass each module to progress to the next year of the programme?Students can progress to subsequent years of the programme by simply achieving 40% in each module. However, it is very unwise to simply seek to achieve 40%. The classification of your degree is largely determined by what you learn in each year. The opportunity to progress to higher level courses is determined by your results. Even if you choose not to continue with further study, potential employers seek out students who have a track record of good marks throughout their programme.

5. Can I move on to the next year of the programme carrying failed modules and repeat them subsequently?Students in may be permitted to proceed to the next year of their programme carrying one failed module. However, the student must pass the carried module so that results of the subsequent year can be considered.

In the specific case of Second Year students, they must pass all their exams before being allowed by DIT to avail of their study abroad Semester in Year 3. In other words, Second Year students will not be allowed to avail of their study abroad semester if any of their Second year module results remain outstanding.

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6. What exactly is an examination board?This is a formal meeting of all examiners on a programme, held after the papers and assessments have been marked. At the examination board each candidate's marks are reviewed and recorded. A decision is made as to whether a student should pass, pass by compensation or repeat.

7. What is a Degree Classification in DIT?The award of a Degree with Honours may be made with the classifications of First Class Honours, Second Class Honours or Pass as set out in the table below.

Average Mark

Band

Nature of

Achievement

Classification

= 70% Excellent Performance First Class Honours

60% - 69% Very Good Performance Second Class Honours : Upper Division

50% - 59% Good Performance Second Class Honours : Lower Division

40% - 49% Satisfactory Performance Pass

8. What is an external examiner?Every course has an external examiner, who is appointed for a three year period. The external examiner is normally a senior academic from another institution whose role is to monitor the examinations and the evaluation process to ensure adequate academic standards. The external examiner reads and approves the examination papers, checks the examination scripts, attends examination board meetings and formally reports to the examination board on her/his findings.

9. How do I get my examination results?You receive an email in your DIT email student account once results are released. You are then able to access your results on EGB. For further details, please check http://modularisation.dit.ie/studentinfo.htm

10. What happens if I am unable to take an exam or am absent due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances?You should immediately contact your tutor / lecturer and forward a medical certificate or other relevant documentation. You will have to repeat the missed examination at the next sitting. You should also fill in a Personal Circumstances form with the Examinations Office. This form is for students who are not able to attend an exam on the day, or who are absent from college. It must be accompanied by professional opinion.

11. Is continuous assessment compulsory?A module is evaluated through a combination of continuous assessment(s) and / or an examination. The final mark for a module is an aggregate of the various assessment marks. Failure to submit or sit any assessment component of a module results in marks lost for that module. In some instances, failure to complete a particular assessment will result in failure of the module in question.

12. What happens if I am late submitting material for continuous assessment?Materials for assessment may be subject to a penalty or may not be accepted, unless you have a valid and documented case.

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13. Do I have to attend all lectures?It is compulsory to attend lectures and take part in any coursework required by lecturers.

14. What is the Year Co-ordinator’s role?If you have a problem with your course, you should in the first instance discuss the matter directly with the lecturer concerned. If this does not solve the problem, you should approach the Year Co-ordinator or Tutor. There are also student representatives on the Course Committee who can be approached for advice, or you can discuss the issue with the Student Union.

15. What is the role of the Head of School?The Head of the School of Languages (Ms Maria-Jose Gonzalez) with the Head of the School of Hospitality Management and Tourism (Dr. Dominic Dillane) has overall responsibility for the programme. The Heads of School coordinate the activities of the Assistant Heads of School who manage the programme..

16. Can students contact lecturers or talk to them outside of lecture time?Students are encouraged to approach their lecturer about any concerns they may have during the course of the programme. Lecturers’ contact details are available on the DIT website.

17. Who can I talk to about personal problems?Student counsellors and/or chaplains are available for problems of a personal nature. This service is free of charge.

18. Registering for your examinationsDuring each year of the programme you must register for your examinations. Registration forms are available in the Examinations Office. You will be advised of the deadline well in advance. Late registration will incur a fine.

19. Appeals ProcedureHaving discussed any problems informally with your lecturer / tutor, should you feel you have grounds for appeal, contact the Examinations Office and the Head of School. The appeal must be lodged within 7 working days after the results are released. Late submissions will not be accepted.

20. Registering for Repeat ExaminationsSupplemental examinations take place at the end of August / beginning of September.A registration form for the supplemental examinations will be posted with your examination results in early July. If you have failed some modules, and if you have not received an examination registration form by July 30th, you should contact the examinations office in order to get an entry form and register for your supplemental examinations. There is a registration fee for supplemental examinations.

21. Results of Supplemental ExaminationsThese are normally published in the third week of September. The results are available on EGB.

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Schematic of Programme Structure / Layout BA (HONS) LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL TOURISM Semester 1 Semester 2 Major Language - Communication (10 ECT - Core)

Major Language – Culture & society (10ECTS – Core)OPTION Minor Language or Culture, Memory, Identity OR Literature (10 ECTS)

Tourism Studies (5 ECT - Core)

Tourism Destinations (5 ECT - Core)

Tourism Marketing 1

(5 ECT - Core)Management 1 (5 ECT - Core)

Data Preparation and Presentation

(5 ECT - Core)Accounting for Tourism

(5 ECT - Core)

Y2

Major Language - Translation & Linguistic Proficiency (10 ECT - Core)

Major Language - Professional Communications and Preparation for the Year Abroad (10

ECT - Core)

Minor Language 2 (10 ECT - Option)OR

Classic and Contemporary Literature - Major Language (10 ECT - Option) OR

Intercultural Studies (5 ECT ) and European Myths (5 ECT) - (Option) Chinese language Modules (3x10 ECTS) Sem 1 & 2

Sustainable Tourism

(5 ECT - Core)International HRM

(5 ECT - Core)

E-Tourism

(5 ECT - Core) Tourism Law(5 ECT - Core)

Festival and Event Impacts

(5 ECT - Core)Tourism Enterprise Development

(5 ECT – Core)

Y3ERASMUS Study Visit (Through target

language) (30 ECT - Core)

Work Placement (In target language) (30 ECT - Core)

Major Language - Language for Business (10 ECT - Core)

Y4

Major Language - Language Industry project (10 ECT - Core)AND

Minor Language (10 ECT - Option)OR

Major Language - Current Affairs (10 ECT - Option)OR

Major Language – Translation Studies (10 ECT - Option)

Contemporary Tourism Issues

(5 ECT - Core) Strategic Management Seminars(10 ECT - Core)

Global to Local Tourism

(5 ECT - Core)

Research Methods

(5 ECT - Core)Tourism in Developing Countries

(5 ECT – Core)

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