PHY3301 Language Proficiency

1999-2000

Code: PHY3301
Title: Language Proficiency
Instructors: Staff of Foreign Host Institution
HE credits: 30
ECTS credits: 15
Availability: programmes F302 and F322 only
Level: 3
Prerequisites: none
Corequisites: none
Background Assumed: Language (PHY2215)
Duration: Semesters I and II
Directed Study: Not applicable
Private Study: Not applicable
Supports Programme Aims: 3 and 12
Supports Programme Objectives: none

Assessment Methods

One 90-120 minute examination, one listening comprehension, one oral examination

Rationale

Students 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.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Students, returning from their year abroad in Europe will be proficient in the language of their host country.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Two semesters residency abroad in Europe

Transferable Skills

Fluency in a foreign language, ability to understand and work in a European academic and cultural context.

Assignments

Follow host institution's conventions

Module Text

Not applicable

Supplementary Reading

Not applicable

Syllabus Plan and Content

Students will normally take language courses at the host institution but the assessment will be conducted by the Foreign Language Centre in Exeter.

Feedback to Students

Follows host institution's conventions

Feedback from Students

In addition to using the host institution's systems, students can raise any matters of concern with the European Study Programme Co-ordinator.