Modern LanguagesBA Hons

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Read critically and organise points to form a coherent and cohesive argument on a discipline-related topic.

• Collect and analyse short extracts of authentic spoken data.

• Report collaboratively on the findings of the research project through a group presentation.

• Produce a written report of the findings including potential modifications as well as reference to existing research.

• Reflect on how the research skills developed in this module can contribute towards employability.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Identify and describe some language teaching strategies and approaches and provide a basic rationale for their uses.
• Identify the main classifications of grammatical and lexical description, and their functions, as applied to English.
• Reflect upon their experience of learning of an unknown foreign language and make contrasts and comparisons between the unknown foreign language and English.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Demonstrate a familiarity with key theories of nationalism.

• Describe the factors which have played a role in nation-building.

• Familiarise students with a range of illustrative examples drawn from countries and regions in which French, German, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese are spoken.

• Locate case studies drawn from global contexts within theories of nationalism and nation-building.

• Demonstrate an awareness of the diversity and plurality of identities within modern nations.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Through listening obtain information about a range of familiar (and some unfamiliar) topics from audio sources.

• Use formal and informal registers in simple conversational exchanges, using the TL with an appropriate degree of grammatical accuracy and cultural competence.

• Extract information about daily activities from sources that include both traditional and electronic formats.

• Produce written information that describes and comments upon present, past and future events, with an appropriate degree of grammatical accuracy and cultural competence.

• Use effectively a wide range of resources, and begin to deploy proactive, independent and collaborative learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Extract information about daily activities from sources that include both traditional and electronic formats.

• Produce written information exchanges, with an appropriate degree of accuracy and cultural competence, including simple translation tasks and summaries.

• Engage in basic conversation and mediation activities, with an appropriate degree of accuracy and cultural competence.

• Use effectively a wide range of resources, and begin to deploy proactive, independent and collaborative learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Obtain information, ideas and opinions from a variety of simple and complex texts, including some academic texts.

• Obtain, via listening, information, opinions and ideas from a range of simple and complex spoken registers.

• Present and discuss orally topics of general and current interest appropriate to their level, including some specialist texts.

• Express themselves, with reasonable degree of accuracy, through a variety of text types making appropriate use of both formal and informal registers.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Through listening obtain information about a range of familiar (and some unfamiliar) topics from audio sources.

• Use formal and informal registers in simple conversational exchanges, using the TL with an appropriate degree of grammatical accuracy and cultural competence.

• Extract information about daily activities from sources that include both traditional and electronic formats.

• Produce written information that describes and comments upon present, past and future events, with an appropriate degree of grammatical accuracy and cultural competence.

• Use effectively a wide range of resources, and begin to deploy proactive, independent and collaborative learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Extract information about daily activities from sources that include traditional and electronic formats.
• Produce written information that describes and comments upon present, past and future events, with an appropriate degree of grammatical accuracy and cultural competence
• Engage in basic conversation and mediation activities, with an appropriate degree of accuracy and cultural competence.
• Effectively use a variety of resources, and begin to deploy proactive, independent and collaborative learning strategies

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Obtain information, ideas and opinions from a variety of simple and complex texts, including some academic texts.

• Obtain, via listening, information, opinions and ideas from a range of simple and complex spoken registers.

• Present and discuss orally topics of general and current interest appropriate to their level, including some specialist texts.

• Express themselves, with reasonable degree of accuracy, through a variety of text types making appropriate use of both formal and informal registers.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Find, select and extract information from written, audio-visual and multimodal texts in the target language (TL).
• Summarise extended texts of various genres and types in the TL.
• Give short individual and group presentations in the TL on cultural, social or current affairs related to the countries or regions you're studying, and respond to questions.
• Support and manage your own learning by researching in the TL and using resources effectively to conduct a variety of language tasks.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Find, select and extract information from written, audio-visual and multimodal texts in the target language (TL).
• Summarise extended texts of various genres and types in the TL.
• Give short individual and group presentations in the TL on cultural, social or current affairs related to the countries or regions you're studying, and respond to questions.
• Support and manage your own learning by researching in the TL and using resources effectively to conduct a variety of language tasks.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Find, select and extract information from written, audio-visual and multimodal texts in the target language (TL)
• Summarise extended texts of various genres and types in the TL
• Give short individual and group presentations in the TL on cultural, social or current affairs related to the countries or regions you're studying, and respond to questions
• Support and manage your own learning by researching in the TL and using resources effectively to conduct a variety of language tasks

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Through listening obtain information about a range of familiar (and some unfamiliar) topics from audio sources.

• Use formal and informal registers in simple conversational exchanges, using the TL with an appropriate degree of grammatical accuracy and cultural competence.

• Extract information about daily activities from sources that include both traditional and electronic formats.

• Produce written information that describes and comments upon present, past and future events, with an appropriate degree of grammatical accuracy and cultural competence.

• Use effectively a wide range of resources, and begin to deploy proactive, independent and collaborative learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Through listening obtain information about a range of familiar (and some unfamiliar) topics from audio sources.

• Use formal and informal registers in simple conversational exchanges, using the TL with an appropriate degree of grammatical accuracy and cultural competence.

• Extract information about daily activities from sources that include both traditional and electronic formats.

• Produce written information that describes and comments upon present, past and future events, with an appropriate degree of grammatical accuracy and cultural competence.

• Use effectively a wide range of resources, and begin to deploy proactive, independent and collaborative learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Through listening obtain information about a range of familiar (and some unfamiliar) topics from audio sources.

• Use formal and informal registers in simple conversational exchanges, using the TL with an appropriate degree of grammatical accuracy and cultural competence.

• Extract information about daily activities from sources that include both traditional and electronic formats.

• Produce written information that describes and comments upon present, past and future events, with an appropriate degree of grammatical accuracy and cultural competence.

• Use effectively a wide range of resources, and begin to deploy proactive, independent and collaborative learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Extract information about daily activities from sources that include both traditional and electronic formats.

• Produce written information exchanges, with an appropriate degree of accuracy and cultural competence, including simple translation tasks and summaries.

• Engage in basic conversation and mediation activities, with an appropriate degree of accuracy and cultural competence.

• Use effectively a wide range of resources, and begin to deploy proactive, independent and collaborative learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Obtain information, ideas and opinions from a variety of simple and complex texts, including some academic texts.

• Obtain, via listening, information, opinions and ideas from a range of simple and complex spoken registers.

• Present and discuss orally topics of general and current interest appropriate to their level, including some specialist texts.

• Express themselves, with reasonable degree of accuracy, through a variety of text types making appropriate use of both formal and informal registers.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• To gain an understanding of the options available for the third year abroad.

• To make an informed choice regarding year abroad options.

• To be fully informed of all year abroad requirements in terms of formalities and assessment.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Explore the role of national, regional and international institutions in regulating global economic relations.
• Examine and analyse a number of factors that impact on global business, such as privatisation, liberalisation and deregulation, corporate governance or labour market flexibility.
• Apply selected theories of marketing to analyse specific markets.
• Identify and discuss how business responds to these issues through company case studies from a national, regional and/or global perspective.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Identify different speech disorders and how they are caused.
• Recognise different types of speech impairment.
• Describe a sample of clinical language data in terms of its grammatical structure.
• Analyse different theories of language impairment.
• Apply knowledge of language impairment theories to clinical language data.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Recognise and differentiate between key academic debates in this field.

• Compare and contrast political institutions, actors and ideas in Europe.

• Apply comparative and theoretical frameworks to analyse and evaluate data independently.

• Evaluate the advantages and problems inherent in the comparative method.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Analyse the nature of the military regimes and the aftermath of military rule.

• Critically evaluate the transitions to democracy in Latin America.

• Account for the different experiences of democratisation across the region.

• Appraise the roles played by a range of political actors in processes of political change. 

• Apply their knowledge of processes and political actors in a verisimilar situation.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Apply the concepts of modernisation, colonialism and multiculturalism to engage development experiences of East Asian societies.

• Use gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, age and physical ability as analytical tools to explore the process of modernisation, colonialism, nation-building and development of East Asian societies.

• Acquire country-specific knowledge in regard to cultural heritage, colonial legacy, geopolitical structure and economic interaction.

• Obtain a dynamic regional perspective in regard to a common challenge faced by East Asian societies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Engage with contemporary debates regarding colonialism, decolonisation and its legacies in Europe and Africa.
• Critically analyse primary and secondary sources.
• Present a reasoned argument in written form, using appropriate terminology.

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What you'll do

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Communicate clearly and effectively about social problems and their consequences.
• Evaluate strategies for addressing forms of inequality and/or sustainability and obstacles to their implementation.
• Demonstrate the ability to be an effective team player able to support others.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Identify and evidence patterns of language forms.
• Discuss the relationship between patterns of language forms and social activities.
• Analyse a variety of texts in relation to the social activities of which they are a part.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Critically examine the language of the law and the discourse of courtrooms in relation to the exercise of power.
• Critically discuss the tools and principles of authorship identification and plagiarism in order to determine the origin of a text and establish its authenticity.
• Recognise and critically analyse different forensic text types in order to be able to establish their veracity.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Appraise the significance of France as an actor in contemporary international relations.

• Assess the characteristics of French foreign and defence policies since 1958.

• Discuss contested notions of French power.

• Present a clear treatment of a topic using appropriate academic and subject specific terminology.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Through listening obtain information about a wide range of topics from authentic audio and video sources.

• Communicate effectively with native speakers of the TL in a range of social, academic and work-related situations using the appropriate register.

• Extract information about a range of topics from authentic written sources of different genres.

• Produce a range of written texts for different purposes using appropriate register, style, vocabulary and grammatical structures.

• Recognise relevant linguistic conventions and cultural values of the target countries and being able to respond to them in a culturally informed and sensitive manner.

• Support and manage their own learning by using effectively a wide range of resources and learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Communicate effectively with native speakers of the TL in a range of social, academic and work-related situations using the appropriate register.

• Extract information about a range of topics from authentic written sources of different genres.

• Produce a range of written texts for different purposes using appropriate register, style, vocabulary and grammatical structures.

• Recognise relevant linguistic conventions and cultural values of the target countries and being able to respond to them in a culturally informed and sensitive manner.

• Support and manage their own learning by using effectively a wide range of resources and learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Obtain information, ideas and opinions from a variety of complex written texts appropriate to their level, including the printed media and some specialist texts.

• Obtain, via listening, information, opinions and ideas from a range reasonably complex spoken register, including the broadcast media.

• Present and participate orally in social discussions on general, current and specialist/academic topics.

• Express themselves, with a degree of accuracy appropriate to their level, through a wide variety of text types making confident use of both formal and informal registers.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Through listening obtain information about a wide range of topics from authentic audio and video sources.

• Communicate effectively with native speakers of the TL in a range of social, academic and work-related situations using the appropriate register.

• Extract information about a range of topics from authentic written sources of different genres.

• Produce a range of written texts for different purposes using appropriate register, style, vocabulary and grammatical structures.

• Recognise relevant linguistic conventions and cultural values of the target countries and being able to respond to them in a culturally informed and sensitive manner.

• Support and manage their own learning by using effectively a wide range of resources and learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Communicate effectively with native speakers of the TL in a range of social, academic and work-related situations using the appropriate register.

• Extract information about a range of topics from authentic written sources of different genres.

• Produce a range of written texts for different purposes using appropriate register, style, vocabulary and grammatical structures.

• Recognise relevant linguistic conventions and cultural values of the target countries and being able to respond to them in a culturally informed and sensitive manner.

• Support and manage their own learning by using effectively a wide range of resources and learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Obtain information, ideas and opinions from a variety of complex written texts appropriate to their level, including the printed media and some specialist texts.

• Obtain, via listening, information, opinions and ideas from a range reasonably complex spoken register, including the broadcast media.

• Present and participate orally in social discussions on general, current and specialist/academic topics.

• Express themselves, with a degree of accuracy appropriate to their level, through a wide variety of text types making confident use of both formal and informal registers.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Recognise the varying disciplinary perspectives on the concept of security within a criminological framework.

• Critically discuss the drivers of societal risk and insecurity.

• Recognise the nature and impact of economic and political developments.

• Explain and assess the many forms of threat to the security of states, corporations and individuals.

• Identify and assess responses to security threats at the global, national, local, corporate and individual levels.

• Locate, interpret, question and summarise information from a number of different sources.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Assess key theories in intercultural communication research.
• Collect data/information and analyse it from an intercultural perspective.
• Research a certain aspect of culture and communication.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are: 

• Generate familiarity with a range of professional language services.

• Develop basic skills in language services such as subtitling, post-editing and interpreting.

• Discuss the skills involved in the performance of different language services.

• Reflect on the links between theory and practice.

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What you'll learn

When you complete this module successfully, you'll be able to:

• Develop an understanding of the big issues and contemporary debates in education and teaching.

• Apply the fundamental concepts of teaching and learning theory to the planning and evaluation of a lesson plan.

• Understand the importance of safeguarding children.

• Reflect on current developments in teaching and learning.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Generate familiarity with a range of genres/text types.

• Develop skills in translation practice.

• Discuss practical problems posed by authentic texts.

• Provide opportunities to develop current professional translation skills through research and the use of digital technologies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Identify the differences in working practices between the UK and the target country (TC).

• Use their expanded language skills to give oral presentations, be prepared for job interviews and produce professional written communications.

• Conduct a variety of interpersonal communication functions applied to the business and organisation context.

• Research in the TL the job opportunities, background, structure, products and services of a given company, international organisation or NGO.

• Write a multimedia report in the TL on a company or NGO using specialised vocabulary and appropriate software.

• Reflect on their performance on a range of language-based tasks and activities and support and identify personal development needs.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Identify the differences in working practices between the UK and the target country (TC).

• Use their expanded language skills to give oral presentations, be prepared for job interviews and produce professional written communications.

• Conduct a variety of interpersonal communication functions applied to the business and organisation context.

• Research in the TL the job opportunities, background, structure, products and services of a given company, international organisation or NGO.

• Write a multimedia report in the TL on a company or NGO using specialised vocabulary and appropriate software.

• Reflect on their performance on a range of language-based tasks and activities and support and identify personal development needs.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Identify the differences in working practices between the UK and the target country (TC).

• Use their expanded language skills to give oral presentations, be prepared for job interviews and produce professional written communications.

• Conduct a variety of interpersonal communication functions applied to the business and organisation context.

• Research in the TL the job opportunities, background, structure, products and services of a given company, international organisation or NGO.

• Write a multimedia report in the TL on a company or NGO using specialised vocabulary and appropriate software.

• Reflect on their performance on a range of language-based tasks and activities and support and identify personal development needs.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Identify and describe features of 'literariness' in a range of texts.
• Critically discuss such features and how they contribute to the style of texts.
• Identify, describe and discuss the use of metaphor in literary and non-literary texts.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Employ effectively a range of terminology and concepts appropriate to the field of Human Resource Management.

• Critically discuss key theoretical models related to the field of Human Resources and apply them to case studies.

• Appraise the relationship between Human Resource activities and their associated outcomes.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Find, select and extract information from written, audio-visual and multimodal texts in the target language (TL).
• Summarise extended texts of various genres and types in the TL.
• Give short individual and group presentations in the TL on cultural, social or current affairs related to the countries or regions you're studying, and respond to questions.
• Support and manage your own learning by researching in the TL and using resources effectively to conduct a variety of language tasks.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Find, select and extract information from a wide range of written and audio-visual and multimodal texts in the target language (TL).

• Summarise extended texts of various genres and types in the TLs.

• Give short individual and group presentations in the TLs on cultural, social or current affairs related to the countries of regions under study respond to questions.

• Support and manage their own learning; being able to research in the TL and use resources effectively to conduct a variety of language tasks independently.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Find, select and extract information from written, audio-visual and multimodal texts in the target language (TL)
• Summarise extended texts of various genres and types in the TL
• Give short individual and group presentations in the TL on cultural, social or current affairs related to the countries or regions you're studying, and respond to questions
• Support and manage your own learning by researching in the TL and using resources effectively to conduct a variety of language tasks

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Find, select and extract information from written, audio-visual and multimodal texts in the target language (TL).
• Summarise extended texts of various genres and types in the TL.
• Give short individual and group presentations in the TL on cultural, social or current affairs related to the countries or regions you're studying, and respond to questions.
• Support and manage your own learning by researching in the TL and using resources effectively to conduct a variety of language tasks.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Comment, with critical awareness, on management and leadership in the global workplace.

• Identify and evaluate a number of different cross-cultural perspectives on the management of organisations and people.

• Critically analyse chosen aspects of processes and systems for the management of people in different professional cultural contexts.

• Write a professional report, with reference to relevant theory, which identifies management challenges and possible solutions in a specific cross-cultural workplace.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Through listening obtain information about a wide range of topics from authentic audio and video sources.
• Communicate effectively with native speakers of the TL in a range of social, academic and work-related situations using the appropriate register.
• Extract information about a range of topics from authentic written sources of different genres.
• Produce a range of written texts for different purposes using appropriate register, style, vocabulary and grammatical structures.
• Recognise relevant linguistic conventions and cultural values of the target countries and being able to respond to them in a culturally informed and sensitive manner.
• Support and manage their own learning by using effectively a wide range of resources and learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Communicate effectively with native speakers of the TL in a range of social, academic and work-related situations using the appropriate register.

• Extract information about a range of topics from authentic written sources of different genres.

• Produce a range of written texts for different purposes using appropriate register, style, vocabulary and grammatical structures.

• Recognise relevant linguistic conventions and cultural values of the target countries and being able to respond to them in a culturally informed and sensitive manner.

• Support and manage their own learning by using effectively a wide range of resources and learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning objectives of this module are to be confirmed.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key sources, concepts, ideas, substantive analyses, and contemporary relevance.

• Demonstrate ability to compare and contrast analytical approaches to the study and explanation of themes and issues explored on the module.

• Communicate understanding and knowledge of complex ideas, concepts and themes and issues explored on the module clearly, effectively, and creatively.

• Work effectively, both independently and as a member of a group, to research, prepare and deliver a report.

• Produce an organised, well-structured and concise answer to an essay question demonstrating critical engagement with relevant texts and analyses.

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What you'll learn

When you complete this module successfully, you'll be able to:

• Critically and reflectively engage with literature exploring nationalism from various disciplines
• Analyse current political and economic debates surrounding immigration
• Evaluate how global inequalities relate to nationalist social and political structures and ideologies
• Demonstrate an understanding of how the issues discussed are relevant at micro and macro levels globally
• Understand and critically question how nationalism and national identities are often taken for granted in Western societies, and how this relates to contemporary global power relations

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Examine current issues relative to traditional (i.e. print and/or broadcast) media
• Empirically analyse media texts in terms of ideological representation
• Identify and justify the selection of appropriate media texts and appropriate analytical frameworks in the formulation of a short empirical research project

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Critically evaluate the social and political impact of literature and film.
• Critically analyse cultural representations of Hispanic societies.
• Situate cultural representations of Hispanic societies in their national and historical context.
• Communicate ideas in a manner appropriate to the target audience.
• Present an analytical treatment of a complex topic in written form, using appropriate academic/subject specific terminology.

What you'll learn

When you complete this module successfully, you'll be able to:

• Know and recognize the varying disciplinary perspectives on the concept of the principles of economic crime investigation within criminological, legal, and economic frameworks
• Become familiar with the main types of organisations involved in investigating economic crime including SFO, NCA and FCA etc.
• Identify the different modes of investigative techniques employed in investigating economic crime
• Analyse information on the investigation techniques employed in real economic crime cases
• Gather, retrieve, and analyse information from a variety of sources

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Apply relevant communication theories within a professional context.

• Communicate effectively using a range of styles and registers appropriate to specific business contexts.

• Critically apply different theories related to culture and organisational behaviour to the given contexts.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Reflect on their learning and experience to date and use this as a basis to plan and organise suitable work experience(s) that will enable the development of their professional profile.

• Propose a programme of learning that enables the development and demonstration of specified professional skills.

• Critically evaluate their learning and experience and relate this to their future career goals.

• Communicate the outcomes of their experience, through the effective use of reflective practice.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Explain the rise of Nazism.
• Analyse NS ideologies and specific policies.
• Compare types of support for and dissent to Nazism.
• Debate the contested origins and implementation of the Holocaust.
• Analyse the significance of the legacy of the “Third Reich” on German politics and society from 1945 to the present.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Explain two or more different theoretical and/or empirical approaches to the study of Second Language Acquisition.

• Compare two or more different theoretical and/or empirical approaches to the study of Second Language Acquisition.

• Explain, in a form appropriate to a specified audience, the nature and the implications of two or more different theoretical and/or empirical approaches to the study of Second Language Acquisition and the reasons for those implications.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Discuss conceptual and thematic aspects of the literature.
• Reflect on the ways that subjectivity is formulated at specific periods and is related to place and/or gender.
• Recognise the materiality and historicity of philosophical and theoretical concepts.
• Comprehend the significance of perception for the subject and in narrative voice.
• Define and critically assess key terms and concepts for theoretically-informed literary analysis.
• Demonstrate critically-informed close reading skills and contextualised literary analysis.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Through listening obtain information about a wide range of topics from authentic audio and video sources.

• Communicate effectively with native speakers of the TL in a range of social, academic and work-related situations using the appropriate register.

• Extract information about a range of topics from authentic written sources of different genres.

• Produce a range of written texts for different purposes using appropriate register, style, vocabulary and grammatical structures.

• Recognise relevant linguistic conventions and cultural values of the target countries and being able to respond to them in a culturally informed and sensitive manner.

• Support and manage their own learning by using effectively a wide range of resources and learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Communicate effectively with native speakers of the TL in a range of social, academic and work-related situations using the appropriate register.

• Extract information about a range of topics from authentic written sources of different genres.

• Produce a range of written texts for different purposes using appropriate register, style, vocabulary and grammatical structures.

• Recognise relevant linguistic conventions and cultural values of the target countries and being able to respond to them in a culturally informed and sensitive manner.

• Support and manage their own learning by using effectively a wide range of resources and learning strategies.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Obtain information, ideas and opinions from a variety of complex written texts appropriate to their level, including the printed media and some specialist texts.

• Obtain, via listening, information, opinions and ideas from a range reasonably complex spoken register, including the broadcast media.

• Present and participate orally in social discussions on general, current and specialist/academic topics.

• Express themselves, with a degree of accuracy appropriate to their level, through a wide variety of text types making confident use of both formal and informal registers.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Analyse samples of spoken and written English, taking into account such factors as grammar, lexis, discourse features and context of production.
• Analyse samples of spoken English at the segmental and suprasegmental level.
• Make contrasts and comparisons between English and other languages..
• Compare and contrast the learning and motivational needs of various types of language learner.
• Critically evaluate how English for speakers of other language (ESOL) methodologies impact on the practical aspects of lesson planning and exploitation of material (pedagogy).

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Analyse and critically evaluate different scholarly interpretations on the theme of identity formation in modern German history.

• Provide a critical analysis of appropriate primary sources, including reflection on research, methodology, and interpretation.

• Effectively communicate in a variety of appropriate formats, either individually or in a group.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Analyse the mechanisms employed in the pursuit of truth, justice and reparation for human rights abuses in selected countries.

• Analyse the effectiveness of transitional justice mechanisms in selected countries.

• Analyse how political, social, cultural, and legal factors facilitate or hinder transitional justice in selected countries.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Identify different methods and approaches to the teaching of languages, in particular English as a second or other language (ESOL).
• Design a series of lesson plans for an ESOL class based on published and own materials.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of materials and make simple adaptations to such materials for use in a defined context.
• Critically reflect on your own performance as a trainee teacher and draw up action plans for future professional development.
• Elaborate a series of recommendations for the learner profiled in TESOL including grammar and phonology.

What you'll learn

When you complete this module successfully, you'll be able to:

• Analyse the different types of wildlife crime and summarise environmental factors
• Recognise and examine the importance of environmental justice and sustainability
• Locate, access and engage with information pertinent to environmental justice and wildlife crime
• Interpret and assess new and existing knowledge
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and identify further opportunities within the subject area

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Interpret, analyse and explain aesthetic, thematic, political and economic concerns of transnational films and filmmakers.
• Apply key theoretical reading to analysis of films.
• Critically assess how new technologies, production and exhibition contexts impact on national and transnational filmmaking.
• Evaluate the relationship of film to wider geo-political agendas and concerns.
• Critically understand and articulate distribution, marketing and reception of transnational work.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Explain and illustrate how your knowledge, understanding and subject specific skills (defined in the programme specification and your individual learning agreement) have been enhanced by the learning experience.
• Contrast the culture of the country (or countries) visited with that of your home country.
• Explain and illustrate how the learning experience has increased your knowledge of the world you're functioning in (university, school or workplace).
• Reflect on your learning, strengths, weaknesses and performance including your ability to speak and write your foreign language(s) more fluently and accurately (if your placement is in a non-English speaking country).

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Critically evaluate given creative texts/activities in terms of their potential for developing language learning.
• Choose creative texts and activities suitable for exploitation in given classroom contexts and justify this choice.
• Design a series of lessons using creative texts/activities to develop language skills for specified levels of learners.

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• Critically evaluate the significance of France in contemporatary international relations.

• Critically discuss the characteristics of French foreign and defence policy since 1958.

• Critically evaluate contested notions of French power.

• Communicate effectively using appropriate academic conventions and subject specific terminology.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Obtain information, ideas and opinions from a variety of complex written texts appropriate to their level, including the printed media and specialist texts originating from different regional variations and registers.

• Obtain, via listening, information, opinions and ideas from a range complex spoken register, including the broadcast media, film and academic sources.

• Participate orally in social discussions on general, current and specialist/academic topics, and present professionally on specialised academic topics.

• Express themselves, with a degree of accuracy appropriate to their level, through a wide variety of text types making confident use of both formal and informal registers, and specialised vocabulary.

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Demonstrate a systematic and critical understanding of key concepts, models and research findings associated with language, gender and sexuality.
• Critically engage with texts and identify socially-related assumptions about gender and issues related to gendered discourse.
• Critically evaluate gender views projected by the media.
• Appreciate the different methodologies used in research on gender, language and sexuality.
• Convey complex theories to a non- specialist audience.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Obtain information, ideas and opinions from a variety of complex written texts appropriate to their level, including the printed media and specialist texts originating from different regional variations and registers.

• Obtain, via listening, information, opinions and ideas from a range complex spoken register, including the broadcast media, film and academic sources.

• Participate orally in social discussions on general, current and specialist/academic topics, and present professionally on specialised academic topics.

• Express themselves, with a degree of accuracy appropriate to their level, through a wide variety of text types making confident use of both formal and informal registers, and specialised vocabulary.

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Identify and critically define key concepts that influence Holocaust writing.

• Assess critically the ways in which Holocaust writing is influenced by trauma and (post) memory.

• Analyse the importance of Holocaust writing in the formation of cultural memory.

• Conduct critical readings of Holocaust writing that are informed by a broad selection of critical and theoretical approaches, and reflective of wide-ranging independent research.

• Creatively author a portfolio of innovative reflections on selected Holocaust writing.

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Use conceptual and theoretical frameworks to analyse the main issues in contemporary debates about the Asia-Pacific.

• Explain and critically analyse the foreign and security policies of key regional powers.

• Critically evaluate how and why a range of contemporary issues have come to be treated as 'security threats'.

• Develop a reflective approach to differing points of view on security claims within a politically diverse region.

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Demonstrate the ability to listen actively to a dialogue on general topics.

• Show effective communication skills.

• Accurately and fluently render the message into the target language, inferring and grasping relevant language and cultural references from the source language.

• Critically review their practice and that of their peers.

• Reflect on the links between theory and practice, ethics and etiquette.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Demonstrate the ability to listen actively to a dialogue/speech on general and specialised topics.

• Show well developed communication skills appropriate for real-life scenarios.

• Accurately and fluently render the message into the target language, inferring and grasping relevant language and cultural references from the source language in interpreting contexts and settings.

• Critically review their own practice.

• Critically reflect on the links between theory and practice, ethics and etiquette.

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When you complete this module successfully, you'll be able to:

• Develop a critical understanding of the big issues and contemporary debates in education and teaching.
• Analyse and apply the fundamental concepts of teaching and learning theory to the planning and evaluation of a lesson plan.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding children.
• Critically reflect on current developments in teaching and learning.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Obtain information, ideas and opinions from a variety of complex written texts appropriate to their level, including the printed media and specialist texts originating from different regional variations and registers.

• Obtain, via listening, information, opinions and ideas from a range complex spoken register, including the broadcast media, film and academic sources.

• Participate orally in social discussions on general, current and specialist/academic topics, and present professionally on specialised academic topics.

• Express themselves, with a degree of accuracy appropriate to their level, through a wide variety of text types making confident use of both formal and informal registers, and specialised vocabulary.

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Compare the structure and functions of different types of social media.
• Critically evaluate various communication strategies on different types of new media.
• Evaluate the way social relationships and identities are affected by electronic communication.
• Develop presentation and public speaking skills.

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What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Obtain information, ideas and opinions from a variety of complex written texts appropriate to their level, including the printed media and specialist texts originating from different regional variations and registers.

• Obtain, via listening, information, opinions and ideas from a range complex spoken register, including the broadcast media, film and academic sources.

• Participate orally in social discussions on general, current and specialist/academic topics, and present professionally on specialised academic topics.

• Express themselves, with a degree of accuracy appropriate to their level, through a wide variety of text types making confident use of both formal and informal registers, and specialised vocabulary.

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Critically evaluate the social and political impact of literature and film.
• Critically analyse cultural representations of Hispanic societies.
• Situate cultural representations of Hispanic societies in their national and historical context.
• Communicate ideas in a manner appropriate to the target audience.
• Present an analytical treatment of a complex topic in written form, using appropriate academic/subject specific terminology.

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Critically evaluate personal professional profile and relate this to the development of effective job application strategies.
• Research, compare and contrast and critically evaluate employers expectations in terms of candidates' skills, attributes and competences in different sectors of employment.
• Reflect on and evaluate their scores from a range of Psychometric tests to prepare for an upcoming employment assessment.
• Communicate professionally the outcomes of their experience to potential employers via the production of a CV, statement, video pitch and a mock and formal job interview.

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Reflect on their learning and experience to date and use this as a basis to plan and organise suitable work experience(s) that will enable the development of their professional profile.
• Propose a programme of learning that enables the development and demonstration of specified professional skills.
• Critically evaluate their learning and experience and relate this to their future career goals.
• Communicate the outcomes of their experience, through the effective use of reflective practice.

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Design a viable project proposal.

• Make use of a range of current research or equivalent advanced scholarship in the relevant field.

• Deploy established and relevant techniques of analysis and enquiry within an ethical framework to a specific and focused area relevant to the subject of the project.

• Critically discuss and analyse assumptions, arguments and data (which may be incomplete) in order to form a judgement, frame further questions and identify potential solution.

• Manage and reflect upon own learning and communicate in writing to a specified audience relevant to either the academic or workplace community.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Obtain information, ideas and opinions from a variety of complex written texts appropriate to their level, including the printed media and specialist texts originating from different regional variations and registers.

• Obtain, via listening, information, opinions and ideas from a range complex spoken register, including the broadcast media, film and academic sources.

• Participate orally in social discussions on general, current and specialist/academic topics, and present professionally on specialised academic topics.

• Express themselves, with a degree of accuracy appropriate to their level, through a wide variety of text types making confident use of both formal and informal registers, and specialised vocabulary.

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Analyse critically examples of spoken discourse in the workplace
• Apply theories of interpersonal communication to specific spoken workplace contexts
• Apply knowledge of rhetoric to deliver a professional and persuasive presentation

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Critically evaluate different political science approaches discussing the EU as an actor in international politics.

• Critically assess the impact of EU external policies, for example: common commercial (trade) policy, development, and enlargement.

• Critically assess the impact of EU internal policies on the globe, for example: common agricultural policy, competition policy and the single market, economic and monetary coordination, and environmental policy.

• Critically assess the limited global impact of EU foreign, security and defence policy.

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The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Identify and analyse the key textual and linguistic features of a variety of source text types for translation and comment on their translational difficulties.

• Apply and critique theoretical principles of translation strategies.

• Devise appropriate translation strategies to express the textual and linguistic information of source texts in the target language in a range of contexts.

• Convey the information of the source text by a variety of translation methods.

• Propose appropriate translation strategies for the key textual and linguistic features of a selected source text type.

• Produce an appropriate and commercially viable translation project and demonstrate the necessary analytical and reflective skills to evaluate their skills.

What you'll learn

The learning outcomes of this module are:

• Apply theoretical frameworks to critically analyse examples of written professional communication.
• Evaluate and produce examples of professional writing.
• Apply knowledge of rhetoric to deliver a professional presentation.

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