regions where the language is spoken Cultural aspects of business in those regions where the chosen language is spoken B. Cognitive (thinking) skills On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to: define, explain and evaluate a range of phenomena, concepts, models, theories, principles and practices; concepts, models and theories to analyse situations; Identify, evaluate and construct arguments; demonstrate self awareness and sensitivity to others; take and defend a decision or position on a given issue, considering commercial, ethical and other factors; create and evaluate solutions to given problems; interpret, summarise, translate and/or analyse business texts. Teaching/learning methods Students learn cognitive skills through individual and group exercises and case studies; interactive lectures; language and translation classes; tutor-led seminars and class discussions. Feedback on assessments. Translations texts and case studies will encompass aspects of business and society of the country of the chosen spoken language. Assessment Method Students’ cognitive skills are assessed by essays, oral presentations and written examinations, sometimes based on case analysis. C. Practical skills On completion of the programme the successful student will be able to: locate, categorise, prioritise and synthesise information necessary for business purposes; Teaching/learning methods Students learn practical skills through workshops, simulations, role-plays, individual and group case analysis and problem solving. Students learn language practical skills progressively throughout the programme. They receive seminar and tutorial guidance on research and planning of coursework and develop
interpret business reports and evaluate performance; set objectives for business change and plan implementation; identify and demonstrate interpersonal skills appropriate to a given business situation; speak and understand spoken Arabic, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish; read and Arabic, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish. their transferable skills through seminars and language classes. Assessment Method Students’ practical skills are assessed by individual and exercises, individual assignments, oral presentations and examinations. D. Graduate Skills On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to: clarify career objectives & develop plans to achieve them; learn flexibly and effectively from diverse opportunities; communicate persuasively using a range of media; contribute positively to team performance ; use ICT to improve personal productivity; collect, analyse and critically interpret numerical data; communicate effectively in speech and writing in a language; communicate effectively in a Business context. Teaching/learning methods Students acquire graduate skills through on-line exercises and embedded class activities embedded in level four modules. Subsequently, tutorial guidance and feedback on assessment is deployed. Many of these skills are introduced at Level 4 through the Programme of Study designed for the students. Skills are integrated into the curriculum of the language and business studies, allowing development through throughout the programme. Assessment method Students’ graduate skills are assessed by highlighting graduate skills within assessments for relevant modules. Career plans are developed as part of an on-line PDP, but given their individualised nature are not subject to summative assessment.