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PHYM301 Language Proficiency2007-2008Code: PHYM301Title: Language Proficiency Instructors: Foreign Language Centre and Staff of Foreign Host Institution CATS credits: 30 ECTS credits: 15 Availability: Physics programmes with European study only Level: M Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: - Duration: Semesters I and II Directed Study Time: Not applicable Private Study Time: Not applicable Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: not applicable AimsStudents on programmes F302 and F322 are resident abroad in Europe during two semesters, where they are expected to take standard physics courses and develop their language skills. Students will develop the particular skills required to understand and use the written and spoken language of their host country as used in general, academic and technical contexts. Intended Learning OutcomesStudents should be able to: Module Specific Skills
Discipline Specific Skills
Personal and Key Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsImmersion in cultural and academic environment of host country; self-study and/or language courses offered by the host institution. AssignmentsOne assessed essay, one oral presentation. AssessmentOne 60-90 minute examination (25%), one listening comprehension (25%), one 2000 word essay (or equivalent) in the foreign language (25%), one oral presentation in the foreign language and one oral examination (25%). Syllabus Plan and ContentStudents will normally take language courses at the host institution but the assessment will be conducted by the Foreign Language Centre in Exeter. The assessed essay will compare and contrast the students' experience of University in England and in the host country and must be submitted by week 24. Core TextNot applicableSupplementary Text(s)Not applicableFormative MechanismsFollows host institution's conventions Evaluation MechanismsIn addition to using the host institution's systems, students can raise any matters of concern with the Stage 3 Study Abroad Co-ordinator. |