Department of Economics & International Development, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
EC50128 Language foundation |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims: To introduce students to, and/or consolidate students' knowledge of, the language of the area in which they intend to carry out primary research.
To enable students to be able to identify specific further training requirements.
Learning Outcomes: * The student will be able to conduct a basic introductory conversation in the language. * The student should know a range of terms appropriate to their reseach topic in the language in question. * The student should be prepared to embark on more substantial language training in-country at the beginning of the fieldwork phase of further study. Skills: Cross-cultural and interpersonal sensitivity (Taught / Facilitated / Assessed). Comprehensive and scholarly written communication (e.g. essays) (F). Effective oral communication (e.g. seminar presentations) (T/F/A). Ability to identify and use a range of appropriate research terminology in the language in question (T/F/A). Ability to identify areas of further development of language skills as required. Content: This unit may be taken in a variety of forms appropriate to the teaching resources available and as guided by the Foreign Language Unit. Normally the student will have a tutor with whom they will identify and then implement a language learning strategy. These may include: participation in foreign language training provided by the University of Bath; participation in language training provided by another recognised institution; personal tuition with a language specialist approved by the University; the use of 'linguaphone' course in language facilities at the University: or a combination of these. |