ba english studies & languages cao info session
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
•BA (Hons) English Studies and Languages
Languages offered: French, German, Spanish
Language entry requirement : Leaving Certificate Honours C3 or equivalent
Head of School of Languages: María-José González
School of LanguagesScoil na dTeangacha
SCHOO
L OF LAN
GUAGES
School of Languages
•Undergraduate Programmes:•BA (Hons) International Business and Languages
•BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism
• BA (Hons) English Studies and Languages
Students' insights on SoL
BA (HO
NS) EN
GLISH
STUD
IES &
LANG
UAG
ES
Overall Aim of the Programme
Through a quality twin-disciplinary education in bothEnglish Studies and Foreign Language Education, thisdegree will develop the individual student for a career in awide range of sectors. The aim of this Bachelor of Arts isto equip graduates with the knowledge, skills andcompetence that will allow them to play a significant role inthe knowledge economy of Ireland and the EU.
BA (Hons) English Studies &
Languages
Key Characteristics of the Programme
BA (HON
S) ENGLISH STU
DIES & LAN
GUAGES
Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme
•Critical acumen of different text types/structures and composition skills
•Critical understanding of key literary texts both in English and in the foreign language
•Ability to compose texts in an informed, convincing and professional manner
•Understanding of key concepts of language development and language learning and teaching
•Foreign language proficiency in reference to the Common European framework
•Understanding of cultural and current affairs issues pertaining to the foreign language country
CURRICU
LUM
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
Text & Research
5 ECTS
Text & Narrative
5 ECTS
Introduction to Linguistics
5 ECTS
Intro to Cinemaor
Intro to Cult Image, Identity & Memory
5 ECTS
American Vantage Points: Poetry & Prose of 19th &
20th c.10 ECTS
Communicative Expressive Fluency
5 ECTS
Intro. to Language Learning & Teaching
5 ECTS
Texts for Stage and Screen
5 ECTS
Intercultural Studies
5 5ECTS
English Studies
Foreign Language
Composition & Writing Skills
10 ECTS
Communication
10 ECTS
Culture & Society
10 ECTS
Intro to Modern Literature
10 ECTS
Translation & Linguistic Proficiency
10 ECTS
Professional Communication & Preparation year abroad
10 ECTS
Classic & Contemporary Literature
10 ECTS
English Studies
Foreign Language
CURRICU
LUM
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
Literary & Critical Studies
10 ECTS
Current Affairs
10 ECTS
Translation Studies
10 ECTS
Erasmus Study Visit OR Teaching Assistantship (30 ECTS)
Language Competence (15 ECTS)Country Notebook (15 ECTS)
English Literature of Ireland
5 ECTS
Modernism and 20th Century
English Literature 5 ECTS
Writing for Professional
Purposes5 ECTS
Creative Writing Workshop
5 ECTS
TEFL & Drama for the Class
OR Dissertation
10 ECTS
English Studies
Foreign Language
OPPO
RTUN
ITIESPOST GRADUATE OPTIONS
MA Translation Studies, DCU
Higher Diploma in Education
MA Conference Interpreting, DCU
MA Intercultural Studies, DCU
MA Applied Linguistics, UCC
Post-grad Dip Linguistics, UCD
MA European Literature and Culture, QUB
MA Screen Writing for Film and Television (IADT)
MA in TEFL/TESOL (UK)
CAREER OPTIONS
Communications
Public Sector Administration
Translation
Librarian
International Aid Development workers
Secondary School Teacher
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Multilingual Customer Care Agent
Public Relations Officer
Export Sales Manager
What our graduates say:Graduates
BA (HON
S) ENGLISH STU
DIES & LAN
GUAGES
BA (Hons) English Studies & Languages:Start date September 2013