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Waseda University – Study Abroad 2013/14(Including Information on other DCU Study Abroad Programmes)
DCU International Office/DCU Language Services
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LOCATION: Dublin, IrelandTITLE: 2 Options: A) International Communication / B) International RelationsLANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSMin. TOEFL requirement at the time of Waseda selection in Oct. 2012: 173 CBT / 61 IBT
NATIONALITY:Is enrolment open to students of any nationality including your own country?If “no”, please specify all restrictions.
Yes
KEY DATES (Provisional – to be confirmed – academic calendar not finalised)
Duration of Programme: 1 September 2013 – 24 May 2014 (provisional,to be confirmed)
Vacation Periods (to be confirmed): none
Christmas Break: 14 December 2013 – 12 January 2014(inclusive) (including exam study period)
Exam Period: 13-25 January 2014
Inter-semester break: 26 January - 2 February 2014 (inclusive)
End of Semester 2 lectures: Friday, 24 April 2014
Exam Period: 12 – 24 May 2014
Summer Vacation: 25 May 2014
Registration Date in University: Monday, 1 September 2013
Arrival in Host Family Accommodation: Sunday, 1 September 2013
Move into on-campus Accommodation: Sunday, 15 September 2013
KEYWORDSIntensive English language support, international relations, international communication,intercultural
PROGRAMME SUMMARYThe DCU programme for Waseda University students is built around three core areas - linguisticcompetence, international communication or international relations and integration into Irishsociety - and aims at providing Waseda students with a tailor-made but yet integrated studentexperience during the academic year of 2014/13. Students will be encouraged and supported by acoordinator in the School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies (Option A – InternationalCommunication) or the School of Law and Government (Option B - International Relations) and adedicated English language coordinator in DCU Language Services, in order to ensure a successfulacademic and personal experience at Dublin City University.
DCU offers two ‘Options’ in this programme. Students may choose between Option A(International Communication) or Option B (International Relations), depending on their area ofinterest:
Students from both Options take part in…
Option AInternational Communications
Option BInternational Relations
2-weekHost Family Stay
& 3-week intensive EnglishLanguage preparation
course
On-going English languagesupport classes during the
academic year
Cultural Programme
The academic modules differ, according to the Option chosen by the Student:
Overview of Programme – International Communication and International Relations01 September – 14 September (inclusive)
(Host family stay)Move into Campus Residence on 15
September 2013
Intensive English Language Training prior tosemester begin (20 hours per week / total of 60
contact hours)
Students choose between Option A or B (both groups of students are provided with on-campusaccommodation & regular English language tuition per week - approximately 8 hours per week
in Semester 1 and 4 hours in Semester 2, i.e. a total of 144 hours throughout the year)
Option AInternational Communication
Option BInternational Relations
Semester 1: An Introduction to Contemporary Irish
Society and Language, Culture and International
Communication&Up to 2 additional module from The School ofApplied Language and Intercultural Studies orThe School of Law and Government
Semester 1: Introduction to International Relationsand Introduction to Politics
&Up to 2 additional module from The School ofApplied Language and Intercultural Studies or TheSchool of Law and Government
Semester 2:
Media and Communication Skills and
English Language Skills&Up to 4 additional modules from The Schoolof Applied Language and Intercultural Studiesor The School of Law and Government
Semester 2:
Introduction to European Integration
Introduction to Modern Ireland&Up to 4 additional modules from The School ofApplied Language and Intercultural Studies or TheSchool of Law and Government
1) LINGUISTIC COMPETENCEBefore embarking on the thematic modules in October, students will take part in tailor-madeEnglish language classes for a three-week period in September 2013. This intensive languagepreparation period will provide the necessary basis to allow students to advance at a rapid paceduring the initial period of their stay. Following this immersion, students will be provided with on-going English-language support throughout the academic year, the contents of which willcomplement the contents of the (thematic) modules taken during the academic year. This mayinvolve learning skills such as essay writing, oral presentations, class debates and specific linguisticstructures as necessary. As these courses will be provided specifically for Waseda students,participants will feel comfortable dealing with (linguistically) problematic areas which may ariseduring the academic year.
2) ACADEMIC LEARNING
Option A: International Communication:
Semester 1: An Introduction to Contemporary Irish SocietyLanguage, Culture and International Communication
Semester 2: Media and Communication SkillsEnglish Language Skills
These modules (courses) will be taken alongside other DCU students who are taking part in regularfull-time undergraduate degree programmes and will deal with both intercultural and linguisticissues in society today. The contents of these modules include an examination of the social,economic and political features of modern Irish society, the effect of mass communication oneveryday life, an overview of the debates surrounding globalisation and how language andmultilingualism feature in contemporary business, communication and translation practices.
Option B: International Relations:
Semester 1: Introduction to International RelationsIntroduction to Politics
Semester 2: Introduction to European Integration
Introduction to Modern Ireland
Students will be integrated into existing classes with regular full-time undergraduate students andexamine issues such as contemporary issues in International Relations, globalisation andnationalism, political institutions, political behaviour (parties, voters, social movements). Studentswill also be provided with an introduction to the basic ideas, forces and movements which haveshaped the development of Europe in the Industrial Age and finally, develop an understanding ofthe essential principles of international law.
3) INTEGRATIONThe initial two-week host family stay will offer students the opportunity to become acquaintedwith Irish life as part of a family. This will be a unique experience for many Waseda students andhas been welcomed in the past by many international students studying at DCU. On the academicside, students will be integrated into the regular modules, as listed above, during the academicyear and will take part in group work and other class activities with both Irish and internationalstudents.
DCU has numerous clubs and societies which offer an ideal opportunity to Waseda students tobecome acquainted with other DCU students – these will be introduced at Orientation and also ata ‘Clubs and Socs Day’ which is organized by students and takes place in October every year. Theseclubs and societies range from more ‘energetic’ activities (e.g. Irish dancing, sports etc.) to morementally challenging activities, such as debating societies.
The School will also provide ‘buddy’ partners for Waseda students, which will lead to culturalexchanges between Japanese and Irish students and facilitate the transition to DCU life. A furtherfeature introduced to aid integration is complimentary access to the DCU Sports club.
ACADEMIC STUDY
Although DCU can provide a wide range of modules to Waseda students, we believe that a morecontrolled, targeted selection would be most beneficial.
Intensive 3-week Language Tuition (20 contact hours for 3 weeks): WO
English Language Tuition (8 contact hours per week during Semester 1 and 4 hours duringSemester 2 - there will be more hours in the first semester and less in the second to givestudents the opportunity to focus as fully as possible on academic studies): WO
and
An Introduction to Contemporary Irish Society (2 contact hours per week during Semester1): OE
Language, Culture and International Communication (2 contact hours per week duringSemester 1): OE
Media and Communication Skills (3 contact hours per week during Semester 2): OE
English Language Skills (3 contact hours per week (contact) during Semester 2): OEor
Introduction to International Relations (2 contact hours per week during Semester 1)
Introduction to Politics (2 contact hours per week during Semester 1)
Introduction to European Integration (2 contact hours per week during Semester 2)
Introduction to Modern Ireland (2 contact hours per week during Semester 2)
Students will be expected to allocate at least the same amount of hours to private study andassignments. Assignments may take the form of group projects - which may entail primary andsecondary research - presentations, written examinations and continuous assessments.
HOUSING AND MEAL PLAN
2-week period in September: Family Host StayStudents will be housed with local Irish families and offered accommodation and half-board(Monday – Friday), full-board (Saturday & Sunday).
During Academic Year:Students will be housed in the on-campus accommodation which comprises apartments with 4 or5 single rooms with individual bathrooms. These students share a living/ kitchen/ dining area. Eachbedroom has a study area and internet access (for a fee). A telephone is provided in the living area.Meals can be cooked by the students themselves in the kitchen area or bought in one of the manyeateries on campus. Many students share the cooking in order to save on expense. DCU does nothave a meal plan but provides many options for students to choose from.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE
The host family will be the first point of contact with an Irish family and will provide a uniqueopportunity for Waseda students to acquaint themselves with many aspects of Irish life.Students will be fully immersed in the English language from a very early stage in theprogramme.
Students can participate in a choice of over 100 clubs and societies which DCU has to offer
The International Office organizes various events during the academic year to encouragecontact between international and Irish students. The Office also offers workshops to assistthe student in the transition to Irish education.
The Schools will organise buddy partners for Waseda students
Students will be required to take part in academic activities (projects, presentations etc.) withregular students during the academic year
FACILITATION PLAN Waseda students will be provided with a comprehensive Orientation Programme during the
initial period at DCU. This will clarify many questions regarding studying in a foreignenvironment and will deal with practical issues.
During the academic year, the International Office provides workshops for internationalstudents which deal with issues such as culture shock, multicultural education etc. It alsoorganizes international events to which all DCU students are invited.
The Coordinators in the Schools and the English Language Coordinator in DCU LanguageServices will meet the Waseda students on a regular basis to ensure on-going success and todeal with any problems the students may be encountering. He/she will also monitor theacademic progress of the student and provide guidance where necessary.
DCU Language Services will provide fully experienced and trained staff to teach Wasedastudents and the nominated coordinator will act as the point of contact for the students asregards linguistic progress.
The International Office will work closely with all coordinators, and provide support wherenecessary. All Waseda students will have access to the support services of DCU and theInternational Office, as do all DCU students.
CREDITSOption A: International Communication:
English Language Tuition: 8/4 hours contact per week / approximately 4 hours independentstudy per week over 2 semesters
An Introduction to Contemporary Irish Society: 2 contact hours per week / approximately 4hours independent study per week during Semester 1
Language, Culture and International Communication: 2 contact hours per week /approximately 4 hours independent study per week during Semester 1
Media and Communication Skills: 3 contact hours per week / approximately 3 hoursindependent study per week during Semester 2
English Language Skills: 3 contact hours per week / approximately 3 hours independent studyduring semester 2.
Option B: International Relations:
English Language Tuition: 8/4 hours contact per week / approximately 4 hours independentstudy per week over 2 semesters
Introduction to International Relations: 2 contact hours per week / approximately 4 hoursindependent study per week during Semester 1
Introduction to Politics: 2 contact hours per week / approximately 4 hours independent studyper week during Semester 1
Introduction to European Integration: 2 contact hours per week / approximately 4 hoursindependent study per week during Semester 2
Introduction to Modern Ireland: 2 contact hours per week / approximately 4 hours independent studyduring Semester 2
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sample List of ‘additional modules’* which may be chosen (up to two in Semester 1, up to four inSemester 2) is available. The list on the following page contains choices for the current academicyear in Semester One. Students will be appointed an academic coordinator and students mustliaise with their coordinator when making their selections. Some Japanese modules for example,may not be available to native speakers of Japanese.
*Please note that modules may change from time to time due to changes in circumstances
Note: 100% CA means at in these modules, students are given assignments (essay or projectwork) throughout the semester and are not required to take an examination at the end.
Module descriptions can be found on the DCU Website –http://www4.dcu.ie/registry/module_school.shtml (Look up SALIS or Law and Government)
Sample list of modules for current academic Year – Semester OneDCU School Module
CodeModule Title Credit Semester 100% CA Exam %
SALIS EN104 Debating Skills 5 1 100 0
SALIS EN115 English Language 1 10 1 100 0
SALIS EN203 Advanced Negotiating Skills 5 1 100 0
SALIS EN205 Exile & Belonging inAmerican Short Fiction
5 1 100 0
SALIS EN214 Sociolinguistics 5 1 100 0
SALIS EN215 English Language 3 10 1 100 0
SALIS EN302 Monsters & The Monstrousin Cont. Irish Lit.
5 1 100 0
SALIS EN306 English Integrated Skills 1 5 1 100 0
SALIS EN315 English Language 5 5 1 100 0
SALIS EN325 The Languages of IrelandPast & Present
5 1 100 0
SALIS EN330 Being Time and Space inSamuel Beckett
5 1 100 0
SALIS EN332 Anglo-Irish Lit.1: The Noveland Short Story
5 1 100 0
SALIS FC001 Language Skills &InterculturalCommunication
8 1 100 0
SALIS FR130 French Language 3 5 1 100 0
SALIS FR208 French Translation Practice 5 1 0 100
SALIS FR238 French for AcademicPurposes: Business 3
5 1 100 0
SALIS FR250 French Language 5 (ExIntermediate)
5 1 40 60
SALIS FR290 French Literature and Film 5 1 0 100
SALIS FR358 French Language 5 5 1 100 0
SALIS FR426 Aspects of ContemporaryFrench Society
5 1 100 0
SALIS FR475 French Advanced Oral Skills 5 1 100 0
SALIS FR478 French Advanced Language 5 1 100 0
SALIS FR490 Un Siecle de CinemaFrancais
5 1 100 0
SALIS FR501 French General Translation 5 1 0 100
SALIS GE101 German Language 1 (Abinitio)
5 1 100 0
SALIS GE103 German Language 1(Intermediate)
5 1 100 0
SALIS GE110 German Language 1 (AbInitio)
10 1 50 50
SALIS GE130 German Language 3 5 1 60 40
SALIS GE201 German Language 3 (Abinitio)
5 1 100 0
SALIS GE208 German TranslationPractice
5 1 0 100
SALIS GE238 German Language 3(Intermediate)
5 1 100 0
SALIS GE240 German Language 3 (Ex AbInitio)
5 1 0 100
SALIS GE250 German Language 5 (ExIntermediate)
5 1 0 100
SALIS GE358 German Language 5(Intermediate)
5 1 100 0
SALIS GE426 German Literature andSociety
5 1 0 0
SALIS GE427 Cultural Debates in GermanCinema and Society
5 1 100 0
SALIS GE475 German Advanced OralSkills
5 1 100 0
SALIS GE478 German AdvancedLanguage
5 1 100 0
SALIS JA110 Japanese Language 1 (AbInitio)
10 1 0 100
SALIS JA220 Japanese Reading andTranslation 1
5 1 0 100
SALIS JA401 Japanese EconomicTranslation
5 1 100 0
SALIS JA470 Japanese AdvancedLanguage 7
5 1 0 100
SALIS LC103 Introduction toContemporary Irish Society
5 1 100 0
SALIS LC110 Language, Culture &Internat. Communication
5 1 100 0
SALIS LC206 Interculturalism in Practice 5 1 100 0
SALIS LC212 Textual Studies 5 1 100 0
SALIS LC220 InterculturalCommunicativeCompetence II
5 1 100 0
SALIS LC336 Conflict Resolution 5 1 100 0
SALIS LC404 Terminology 5 1 100 0
SALIS LC409 Introduction to ChineseLanguage and Culture
5 1 100 0
SALIS LC410 Introduction to TranslationTheory
5 1 100 0
SALIS LC412 Translation Multimedia 5 1 100 0
SALIS LC476 Nationalism &Transnationalism
5 1 100 0
SALIS LC477 Issues in Multiculturalism 5 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG101X Introduction to Law 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG108X Introduction to the IrishPolitical System
5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG114X The Emergence of ModernAmerica
5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG116X Introduction to Politics 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG117X Intro. to InternationalRelations & Security
5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG118 Constitutional Law 5.00 1 0 100
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG118X Constitutional Law 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG131 The Irish Legal System 5.00 1 30 70
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG132 International Organisations 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG202 Advanced Company Law 5.00 1 0 100
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG202X Advanced Company Law 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG212X Contemporary U.S.Business & Society
5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG215 Property Law 5.00 1 0 100
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG215X Property Law 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG216 Law of Torts 5.00 1 30 70
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG216X Law of Torts 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG219X Foreign Policy 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG224 Law, Inequality and SocialExclusion
5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG233 International Security andConflict
10.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG238 Theoretical Approaches toWorld Politics
5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG307 Employment Law 5.00 1 50 50
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG307X Employment Law 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG308 Law and Dispute Resolution 5.00 1 50 50
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG308X Law and Dispute Resolution 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG316 The Law of Contract 5.00 1 50 50
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG316X The Law of Contract 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG318 European Union Law 5.00 1 50 50
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG318X European Union Law 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG324 Equity 5.00 1 0 100
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG324X Equity 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG325 Criminal Law 5.00 1 30 70
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG325X Criminal Law 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG327 Jurisprudence 5.00 1 0 100
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG330X Contemporary Politics ofLatin America
5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG336X The Politics of South Asia 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG338X Democratisation 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG339 Public Policy 5.00 1 70 30
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG340 Gender and Politics 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG343X Political Terrorism 5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG345X Issues in EuropeanIntegration
5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG346 Politics in ContemporaryFrance
5.00 1 100 0
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG351 Trusts Law 5.00 1 10 90
LAW ANDGOVERNMENT
LG362 International PoliticalEconomy
10.00 1 100 0
SALIS SP101 Spanish Language 1 (Abinitio)
5 1 40 60
SALIS SP103 Spanish Language 1(Intermediate)
5 1 100 0
SALIS SP130 Spanish Language 3 5 1 0 100
SALIS SP201 Spanish Language 3 (Abinitio)
5 1 50 50
SALIS SP208 Spanish TranslationPractice
5 1 0 100
SALIS SP238 Spanish for SpecialistPurposes
5 1 100 0
SALIS SP240 Spanish Language 3 (Ex AbInitio)
5 1 0 100
SALIS SP250 Spanish Language 5 (ExIntermediate)
5 1 0 100
SALIS SP290 Spanish Literature and Film 5 1 0 100
SALIS SP427 Latin America: Society,Literature and Culture
5 1 100 0
SALIS SP475 Spanish Advanced OralSkills
5 1 100 0
SALIS SP478 Spanish AdvancedLanguage
5 1 100 0
SALIS ZH110 Chinese Language 1 (AbInitio)
10 1 0 100
SALIS ZH208 Chinese TranslationPractice
5 1 0 100
SALIS ZH240 Chinese Language 3 (Ex AbInitio)
5 1 0 100
DCU Study Abroad Programme in Business, Humanities, Science and Health or Engineering andComputing/Thematic Study Abroad Business Stream….
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Apart from the Waseda Thematic Studies Abroad Programme mentioned in the previous pages, WasedaUniversity / Students might be interested to learn that DCU also offers a full Study Abroad programmesuitable for students with an IELTS of 6.5 or more: 92 Toefl IBT.
(DCU has also developed a thematic stream similar to the International Communication / InternationalRelations which offers modules from the DCU Business School – further information available on requestto [email protected])
Students on our full Study Abroad Programme study alongside full-time DCU students and choose from anextensive range of modules across our Schools/Faculties of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences,Engineering and Computing and Science and Health. Students take a maximum of 30 European Creditpoints per semester - which is a 'full load' for our students - or 60 credits over an academic year. Most ofour modules are worth 5 ECTS credits (3 US credits). There are 2 semesters in one academic year in DCU.
Students take part in the normal assessments and are expected to be fully active members of the DCUcommunity during their stay with the university. Students benefit from wonderful library facilities, on-campus accommodation (or off-campus, if that's your preference), sports facilities, clubs and societies etc.In other words, Study Abroad Students are treated the same as other DCU students and fully integratedinto University life.
The Study Abroad Programme Coordinator is available from the first point of contact, throughout theapplication and admission processes, all the way to the Orientation and Registration process, and of coursefor general support throughout your stay here at DCU.
PROGRAMME FEES:The fee for this programme per semester is currently €4860 (this is a reduced fee for Waseda students).The fee includes all tuition and registration fees, orientation programme, examination fees, transcripts etc.We estimate that the cost of living is approximately Euros 800 per student per month after that (thisincludes accommodation, food, books, local travel etc.)
Students can apply at any time until July 1st for Winter Semester or Full Year and for the second semesteronly (i.e. Spring Semester), students should apply before November 1st. Please [email protected] for further details.