UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

1. Awarding Institution / Body

University of Central Lancashire

2. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery

Preston City Campus

3. University School/Centre

School of Language, Literature and International Studies

4. External Accreditation

n/a

5. Title of Final Award

BA (Hons) Arabic for International BusinessBA (Hons) French for International BusinessBA (Hons) German for International BusinessBA (Hons) Japanese for International BusinessBA (Hons) Spanish for International Business

6. Modes of Attendance offered

Full-time and Part-time

7. UCAS Code BA (Hons) Arabic for International Business - TN61BA (Hons) French for International Business - RN11BA (Hons) German for International Business -RN21BA (Hons) Japanese for International Business - TN21BA (Hons) Spanish for International Business - RN41

8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)

Languages and Related Studies/Business and Management

Common European Framework for Languageshttp://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/cadre_en.asp

9. Other external influences

Framework for Higher Education Qualificationshttp://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/Qualifications/Pages/default.aspx

10. Date of production/revision of this form

September 2014

11. Aims of the Programme

To foster the acquisition of managerial- and business-related knowledge, skills and thinking styles

To enable students to communicate effectively in an international business environment using both English and either Arabic, French, German, Japanese or Spanish

To develop a high level of individual and integrated communication skills in both English and either Arabic, French, German, Japanese or Spanish

To develop students’ interpersonal skills, critical self awareness and problem-solving abilities To prepare students for further study of international business and relevant careers in

linguistically and culturally diverse business environments To develop an active approach to Personal Development Planning

12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A. Knowledge and Understanding

A1. Models of (international) business culture; A2. Models of cultural differences; A3. Structure and syntax of target language and a recognition of the norms of usage in target language; A4. In-depth knowledge and understanding based on personal research.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Tutor-led inputs and seminars Simulation and role-play Structured, incremental tasks and

activities

Guided reading for seminars and research projects

Group-based tasks

Assessment methods

Presentations Essays/reports Portfolios

Research projects/dissertations Written tests/examinations Oral tests/examinations

B. Subject-specific skills

B1. Analysis and evaluation of key issues associated with international business and intercultural communication; B2. Analysis and evaluation of current issues relating to the country(ies) relevant to the targetlanguage; B3 Effective linguistic skills in the target language in all four communicative areas (speaking, listening, reading and writing) at a level consonant with a language graduate and for a range of purposes and audiences.Teaching and Learning Methods

Tutor-led inputs and seminars Simulation and role-play Structured, incremental tasks and

activities

Guided reading for seminars and research projects

Group-based tasks

Assessment methods

Presentations Essays/reports Portfolios

Research projects/dissertations Written tests/examinations Oral tests/examinations

C. Thinking Skills

C1. Ability to extract and synthesise key information from written and spoken sources;C2. Ability to organise and communicate ideas within the framework of a structured and reasoned argument, in written and spoken mode;C3. Capacity for critical reflection and judgment in the light of evidence and argument.Teaching and Learning Methods

Tutor-led inputs and seminars Analysis tasks

Case studies, simulations and independent learning tasks

Research projects/dissertations

Assessment methods

Project presentations Essays/reports Portfolios

D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development

D1. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively;D2. Appropriate use of electronic communication including accessing electronic information sources;D3. Application of skills of teamwork and autonomous learning and problem-solving strategies to a wide range of situations and contexts;D4. Ability to manage time appropriately.Teaching and Learning Methods

Tutor-led inputs and seminars Individual and group tasks

Simulations Presentations Research task supervision

Assessment methods

Portfolio tasks Presentations Simulations

Essays, reports and assessment of group work

Dissertation

13. Programme Structures 14. Awards and Credits

Level Module Code

Module Title Credit rating

Level 6 Core Modules: International Business BA (Hons) Arabic for International BusinessBA (Hons) French for International BusinessBA (Hons) German for International BusinessBA (Hons) Japanese for International BusinessBA (Hons) Spanish for International BusinessRequires 360 credits including a minimum of 220 at Level 5 or above and 100 at Level 6

BI3001 Managing International Businesses 20BI3002 Business Placement 2 20Core Modules: Modules Appropriate to Chosen Language of StudyAll Languages

EITHER ML3990 Dissertation 20OR ML3026 Translation Project in a Modern

Language 20

OR EB3991 Research Methods for IBC 20Arabic AK3000 Arabic Language 3 20AK3001 Arabic Language 4 20French FR3001 French Language 20GermanGM3001 German Language 20JapaneseJS3306 Japanese Language (Ab initio students) 40JS3051 Japanese Language 3 (Post-A-level

students) 40

OR JS3050 Japanese Language and Society 20Spanish SH3001 Spanish Language 20Option ModulesAll programmes except Arabic for International Business and Japanese for International BusinessTwo 20-credit Option modules from the list below

Arabic for International Business and Japanese for International BusinessOne 20-credit Option module from the list below

International BusinessEB3102 Culture and Business in International

Corporate Communication20

EB3206 Social Media Strategy 20EB3207 Online Culture and Communication 20EB3209 Advertising Around the World for

International Business Communication20

EB3501 Finance and Accounting for International Business Communication

20

EB3502 International Financial Practice for International Business Communication

20

EB3701 Principles of Human Resource Management for International Business Communication

20

EB3702 Principles of Human Resource Development for International Business Communication

20

Generic Language (language-specific input as appropriate)ML3205 Interpreting 20

ArabicAK3003 Arabic/EnglishTranslation 20AK3005 Arabic Literature in English 20Arabic and FrenchML3015 French and Arabic Influences in

Thought and Literature20

FrenchFR3002 French Language in Context 20FR3014 Existentialist Thought and Literature 20

GermanGM3115 Contemporary Literature and Society 20JapaneseJS3059 Exploring Japan through Media 20JS3079 Interpreting Japan through Literature

and Cultural Readings20

SpanishSH3006 Key Issues in Contemporary Latin

America20

13. Programme Structures 14. Awards and CreditsLevel Module

CodeModule Title Credit

ratingLevel 5 Core Modules: International Business DiplomaHE Arabic

for International BusinessDiplomaHE French for International BusinessDiplomaHE German for International BusinessDiplomaHE Japanese for International BusinessDiplomaHE Spanish for International Business

Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 100 at Level 5 or above

BI2001 Introduction to International Management and Enterprise

20

BI2002 Placement Abroad 60Core Modules: Modules Appropriate to Chosen Language of StudyArabic AK2000 Arabic Language 2A 20French FR2001 French Language and Society 1 20GermanGM2101 German Language and Society 1 20JapaneseJS2001 Japanese Studies - Language 2A (Ab

initio students)20

JS2060 Japanese Language 2A (Ab initio students)

20

JS2080 Post A-Level Japanese Studies Language 2A (Post-A-level students)

20

Spanish AL2303 Advanced Spanish 20SH2001 Spanish Language and Society 1 20Option ModulesAll programmes One 20-credit Option Module from the list below:International BusinessEB2209 Marketing & Advertising

Communication20

LanguageGeneric LanguageML29998 Student Initiated Module 20ArabicAK2002 Colloquial Arabic of the Levant 20FrenchFR2016 French Cinema 20FR2202 Introduction to Theory and Techniques

of Translation20

ML2016 Intercultural Representations in French and Arabic Cinema

20

GermanGM2109 The Short Story in German-speaking

Countries20

GM2115 Introduction to Theory and Techniques of Translation

20

JapaneseJS2051 Aspects of Japanese Society 20JS2059 Investigating Japan Project 20SpanishSH2003 Introduction to Latin America 20

13. Programme Structures* 14. Awards and Credits*

Level Module Code

Module Title Credit rating

Level 4 Compulsory Modules: International Business Certificate of Higher EducationRequires 120 credits at Level 4 or above

BI1000 Introduction to Business for Professional Communication

20

BI1001 Business Placement 1 20Compulsory Modules: Modules Appropriate to Chosen Language of StudyArabic AK1010 Arabic Language 1 40AK1002 Arabic History & Contemporary Society 20French FR1000 Introduction to French Studies 40GermanGM1006 Introduction to German Studies 40JapaneseJS1106 Japanese Language 1 40JS1070 Post A-level Japanese Language 1 40JS1059 Background to Japan 20Spanish SH1050 Ab initio Spanish Language 40SH1052 Background to Hispanic Studies 20SH1000 Introduction to Spanish Studies 40All programmes except Arabic, Japanese and Ab-initio SpanishOption ModulesLG1200 English Language Workshop I 20AL1101 Beginners’ French Language and Culture 20AL1102 Beginners’ German Language and

Culture20

AL1103 Beginners’ Spanish Language and Culture

20

AL1104 Beginners’ Italian Language and Culture 20AL1134 Beginners’ Chinese Language and

Culture20

AL1106 Beginners’ Japanese Language and Culture

20

AL1137 Beginners’ Arabic Language and Culture 20AL1109 Beginners’ Russian Language and

Culture20

AL1036 Beginners’ Turkish Language and Culture

20

AL1038 Beginners’ Polish Language and Culture 20AL1039 Beginners’ Greek Language and Culture 20AL1925 Beginners’ Korean Language and

Culture20

AL1111 Beginners’Catalan Language and Culture 20All programmesAdditional 20 credits of Elective modules

15. Personal Development Planning

PDP is embedded in the teaching and assessment of most modules.Strategies and skills for academic, personal and professional development are identified during induction and explicitly taught in compulsory modules and several of the other modules (as relevant).Students regularly meet with their personal tutor and PDP forms a focus for discussion, with emphasis on academic development.

16. Admissions CriteriaProgramme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.

Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.

Arabic Ab initio 260-300 points at A2 level or equivalent. GCSE in a Foreign Language

French Post A-level 260-300 points at A2 level or equivalent. Successful applicants must have passed French at A2 level, or equivalent

German Post A-level 260-300 points at A2 level or equivalent. Successful applicants must have passed German at A2 level, or equivalent.

Japanese Post A-level 260-300 points at A2 level or equivalent. Successful applicants must have a B or above in Japanese at A2 level, or equivalent

Ab-initio: 260-300 points at A2 level or equivalent. GCSE (B or above) in a Foreign Language and/or Maths/Science

Spanish Ab initio 260-300 points at A2 level or equivalent. GCSE in a Foreign LanguagePost A-level 260-300 points at A2 level or equivalent. Successful applicants must

have passed Spanish at A2 level, or equivalent

Applicants for whom English is not a native language must also have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.00 or TOEFL 550 or top of the B2 Common European Framework.

17. Key sources of information about the programme

UCLan website: www.uclan.ac.uk School of Language, Literature and International Studies website UClan prospectus and website

18. Curriculum Skills MapPlease tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed

LevelModule Code Module Title

Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O)

Programme Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills

Other skills relevant to employability and

personal development

A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 D4

LEVE

L 6

BI3001 Managing International Businesses C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

BI3002 Business Placement 2 C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ML3990 Dissertation C/O (√) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ML3026 Translation Project in a

Modern Language C/O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √EB3991 Research Methods for IBC C/O (√) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

AK3000 Arabic Language 3 C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √AK3001 Arabic Language 4 C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √FR3001 French Language C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √GM3001 German Language C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √JS3306 Japanese Language (Ab initio

students) C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √JS3051 Japanese Language 3 (Post-

A-level students) C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √JS3050 Japanese Language and

Society C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √SH3001 Spanish Language C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

EB3102 Culture and Business in International Corporate Communication

O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

EB3206 Social Media Strategy O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √EB3207 Online Culture and

Communication O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √EB3209 Advertising Around the

World for International Business Communication

O√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

EB3501 Finance and Accounting for International Business Communication

O√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

EB3502 International Financial Practice for International Business Communication

O√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

EB3701 Principles of Human Resource Management for International Business Communication

O

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √EB3702 Principles of Human

Resource Development for International Business Communication

O

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

ML3205 Interpreting O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √AK3003 Arabic/EnglishTranslation O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √AK3005 Arabic Literature in English O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ML3015 French and Arabic Influences

in Thought and Literature O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √FR3002 French Language in Context O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √FR3014 Existentialist Thought and

Literature O√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

GM3115 Contemporary Literature and Society

O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

JS3059 Exploring Japan through Media O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

JS3079 Interpreting Japan through Literature and Cultural Readings

O√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

SH3006 Key Issues in Contemporary Latin America O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

LEVE

L 5BI2001 Introduction to International

Management and Enterprise C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √BI2002 Placement Abroad C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

AK2000 Arabic Language 2A C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √FR2001 French Language and

Society 1 C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √GM2101 German Language and

Society 1 C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √JS2001 Japanese Studies - Language

2A (Ab initio students) C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √JS2060 Japanese Language 2A (Ab

initio students) C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √JS2080 Post A-Level Japanese

Studies Language 2A (Post-A-level students)

C√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

AL2303 Advanced Spanish C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √SH2001 Spanish Language and

Society 1 C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

EB2209 Marketing & Advertising Communication O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

ML2998 Student Initiated Module O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √AK2002 Colloquial Arabic of the

Levant O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √FR2016 French Cinema O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √FR2202 Introduction to Theory and

Techniques of Translation O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ML2016 Intercultural Representations

in French and Arabic Cinema O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

GM2109The short story in German-speaking countries O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

GM2115 Introduction to Theory and Techniques of Translation O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

JS2051 Aspects of Japanese Society O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √JS2059 Investigating Japan Project O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √SH2003 Introduction to Latin America O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

LEVE

L 4

BI1000 Introduction to Business for Professional Communication C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

BI1001 Business Placement 1 C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

AK1010 Arabic Language 1 C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √AK1002 Arabic History &

Contemporary Society C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √FR1000 Introduction to French

Studies C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √GM1006 Introduction to German

Studies C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √JS1106 Japanese Language 1 C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √JS1070 Post A-level Japanese

Language 1 C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √JS1059 Background to Japan C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √SH1050 Ab initio Spanish Language C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √SH1052 Background to Hispanic

Studies C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √SH1000 Introduction to Spanish

Studies C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

LG1200 English Language Workshop I O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

AL1101 Beginners’ French Language and Culture O

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √AL1102 Beginners’ German Language

and Culture O√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

AL1103 Beginners’ Spanish Language and Culture O

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √AL1104 Beginners’ Italian Language

and Culture O√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

AL1134 Beginners’ Chinese Language and Culture O

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √AL1106 Beginners’ Japanese

Language and Culture O√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

AL1137 Beginners’ Arabic Language and Culture O

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √AL1109 Beginners’ Russian Language

and Culture O√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

AL1036 Beginners’ Turkish Language and Culture O

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √AL1038 Beginners’ Polish Language

and Culture O√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

AL1039 Beginners’ Greek Language and Culture O

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √AL1925 Beginners’ Korean Language

and Culture O√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

AL1111 Beginners’Catalan Language and Culture O

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √