Preparation for WYA With Year Abroad
| Module title | Preparation for WYA With Year Abroad |
|---|---|
| Module code | BUS1908 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | |
| Module staff | Dr Mihaela Bishop () |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 140 |
|---|
Module description
This first-year module is for all undergraduate students intending to undertake a year-long international study or work placement in their 3rd of 4 years on the WYA (With Year Abroad) programme.
It will provide you with the opportunity to develop academic, personal and employability skills needed to explore international study or work opportunities. Delivery is through blended learning with a combination of lectures and workshops throughout the year. Completion of all sessions is mandatory unless specified as optional. You will also meet students who have recently completed study and/or work elements of the WYA programme and will receive support from the Global Opportunities Team.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation:
This can lead to a 3rd year international study, work or study/work combination.
External Engagement:
You will engage extensively with the partner institution where you undertake your study abroad placement as part of optional events made available via the Business School and Global Opportunities Team.
Employability:
You will develop your understanding of valuable skills, including adaptability, team-working, language abilities, and inter-cultural skills and competencies through the module learning activities and formative assessments.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This is a non-credit bearing module that aims to support students on WYA programme prepare for the tasks and activities related to finding and securing a suitable study or work placement for the 3rd year of their degree.
The combination of lectures and workshops focus on cross-cultural literacy, self-awareness of personal strengths, searching and applying for study or work placements. There will also be opportunities to meet with peer mentors (students who recently completed study or work WYA placements).
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Differentiate between cultural perspectives on disciplinary content and methods
- 2. Demonstrate learning about another society and culture
- 3. Develop/improve foreign language proficiency
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Appraise the purpose of undertaking learning and working in unfamiliar environments and contexts, adopting appropriate behaviours and demonstrating independence and cultural understanding
- 5. Locate and interpret information sources to identify academic and employability skills opportunities
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a different study environment and different cultural frame of reference
- 7. Develop effective time management, planning skills and initiative in preparation for the period abroad
Syllabus plan
Lectures
- Introduction to WYA
- International Study placement
- International Work placement
Workshops
- Where can I go?
- International academic guidelines
- International employability
- Intercultural communication
- Benefits of international experience
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Contact hours | 10 | Lectures and workshops |
| Independent study | 10 | Research and preparation for study or work abroad |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation of research | 10 minutes | 1-7 | Verbal and/or written |
| Action plan | Term 1 & Term 2 | 1-7 | Verbal and/or written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A |
Re-assessment notes
N/A
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Please refer to the relevant ELE site for general reading and guidance
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- ELE – https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=13027
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
None
| Credit value | |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 0 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 18/05/2021 |
| Last revision date | 14/03/2023 |
