12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods A. Knowledge and Understanding A1. the structure and syntax of language and a recognition of the norms of usage in language A2. of communication in business settings. A3. Models of cultural differences. A4. Business strategies and operations in general, principles, concepts and issues within specific business-related areas. A5. A high level of English Language knowledge & skills Teaching and Learning Methods Tutor-led inputs and seminars. Video-based analysis tasks Structured, incremental tasks and activities Guided reading for seminars and research projects Simultaneous and tasks, case studies and portfolios Assessment methods Portfolios of tasks Oral presentations Assessed simulations Extended projects/essays Dissertation (optional) Classroom B. Subject-specific skills B1. Systematic analysis of business language and forms of communication. B2. Analysis and evaluation of current issues in international business and management. B3. Effective business communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a multi-national team B4.The ability to describe, explain and critically discuss, orally and in writing, English (and Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, depending on chosen pathways), recurrent themes and issues in international business communication) Teaching and Learning Methods Tutor-led inputs and seminars Video-based analysis tasks Structured, incremental language and activities Presentations and based on guided reading and research projects. Simulations and group-based tasks, case studies and portfolios. Assessment methods Portfolios of tasks. Oral presentations Assessment simulations Extended projects/essays Dissertation (optional) Classroom tests C. Thinking Skills
Dip HE Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 100 at level 5 or above Cert HE Requires 120 credits at 4 or above L E V E L 4 IBC with German GM1006 Introduction to German Studies 40 IBC with Spanish SH1000 Introduction to Spanish Studies 40 IBC with Arabic AK1000 Arabic Language 1 40 IBC with Japanese JS1106 Japanese Language 1 40 IBC with Chinese CL1002 CL1203 Chinese History: From Middle Kingdome to Modern State Introduction to Contemporary China 20 20 Level 5 Compulsory Module L E EB2006 International Business Communication 2 40 IBC Options – Students take TWO of these EB2300 Management Practice for International Business Communication 20 EB2015 Enterprise for International Business Communication 20 EB2209 Marketing and Advertising Communication 20 TL2028 International Tourism Development 20
V E L 5 EF2702 English and Skills for 20 Language Options – Students take 40 credits in their chosen language IBC with French FR2001 FR2202 French Language and Society Introduction to the Theory and Techniques of Translation 20 20 IBC with German GM2101 GM2115 German Language and Society Introduction to the Theory and Techniques of Translation 20 20 IBC with Spanish SH2001 SH2202 Spanish Language and Society Introduction to Theory and Techniques of Translation 20 20 L E V E L 5 IBC with Arabic AK2000 AK2001 Arabic Language 2A Arabic Language 2B 20 20 IBC with Japanese JS2051 JS2059 JS2501 Aspects of Japanese Society Investigating Japan Project Reading Japan 20 20 20 IBC with Chinese CL2001 CL2301 CL2302 CL2501 Aspects of Chinese Society Introduction to Translation and Interpretation Contemporary Chinese Society and Culture Reading China 20 20 20 20 Level 6 Compulsory Modules
L E V E L 6 EB3006 International Business Communication Level 3 40 EB3803 Managing International Businesses for International Business Communication 20 Language Options – students take 40 credits in chosen language IBC with French FR3001 FR3061 ML3205 ML3026 French Language Joint) OR French Language (Minor) AND Techniques and Practice of Interpreting OR Translation Project 20 20 20 20 IBC with German GM3001 GM3105 ML3026 German Language (Major/ Joint) OR German Language AND Translation Project 20 20 20 IBC with Spanish SH3001 SH3002 ML3205 ML3026 Spanish Language or Spanish Language AND Techniques and Practice of Interpreting OR Translation Project 20 20 20 20 IBC with Arabic ( for non-native speakers of Arabic) AK3000 AK3001 Arabic Language 3A Arabic Language 3B 20 20 IBC with Japanese – students take 40 credits from the following: JS3051 JS3059 JS3100 JS3101 Japanese Language (double module) Exploring Japan through Media Contemporary Issues in Japan Professional Communication in Japanese 40 20 20 20 IBC with Chinese – students take 40 credits from the following:
Module Code Module Title (C) or Option (O) Knowledge and understanding Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills Other skills relevant to employability and personal development A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 L E V E L 5 SH2001 Spanish Language and Society (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ SH2202 Introduction to Theory and Techniques of Translation (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ AK2000 Arabic Language 2A (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ AK2001 Arabic Language 2B (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ JS2051 Aspects of Japanese Society (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ JS2059 Investigating Japan Project (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ JS2501 Reading (O) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ CL2001 Aspects of Chinese Society O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ CL2301 Introduction to Translation and Interpretation O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ CL2302 Contemporary Chinese Society and Culture O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ CL2501 Reading China O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ (C)* indicates the module is compulsory for the relevant named language route, i.e. French modules for BA (Hons) IBC with French
Level Module Code Module Title (C) or Option (O) Knowledge and understanding Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills skills relevant to employability and personal development A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4 JS3051 Japanese Language – double module O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ JS3059 Exploring Japan through Media O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ JS3100 Contemporary Issues in O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ JS3101 Professional Communication in Japanese O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ CL3201 Chinese Language 3 O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ CL3003 Theory & Practice of Interpreting (Chinese) O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ CL3004 Theory & Practice of Translation (Chinese) O √ √ √ √ √ √ CL3204 Understanding Chinese Economy and Society O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ CL3100 Professional Communication in Chinese O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ CL3101 Critical Appreciation of Chinese Literature O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ EB3991 Research Methods for IBC O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ EB3990 IBC Dissertation O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √