ba english studies & languages cao info session

•BA (Hons) English Studies and Languages

Languages offered: French, German, Spanish

Language entry requirement : Leaving Certificate Honours C3 or equivalent

Head of School of Languages: María-José González

School of LanguagesScoil na dTeangacha

SCHOO

L OF LAN

GUAGES

School of Languages

•Undergraduate Programmes:•BA (Hons) International Business and Languages

•BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism

• BA (Hons) English Studies and Languages

Students' insights on SoL

BA (HO

NS) EN

GLISH

STUD

IES &

LANG

UAG

ES

Overall Aim of the Programme

Through a quality twin-disciplinary education in bothEnglish Studies and Foreign Language Education, thisdegree will develop the individual student for a career in awide range of sectors. The aim of this Bachelor of Arts isto equip graduates with the knowledge, skills andcompetence that will allow them to play a significant role inthe knowledge economy of Ireland and the EU.

BA (Hons) English Studies &

Languages

Key Characteristics of the Programme

BA (HON

S) ENGLISH STU

DIES & LAN

GUAGES

Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

•Critical acumen of different text types/structures and composition skills

•Critical understanding of key literary texts both in English and in the foreign language

•Ability to compose texts in an informed, convincing and professional manner

•Understanding of key concepts of language development and language learning and teaching

•Foreign language proficiency in reference to the Common European framework

•Understanding of cultural and current affairs issues pertaining to the foreign language country

CURRICU

LUM

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

Text & Research

5 ECTS

Text & Narrative

5 ECTS

Introduction to Linguistics

5 ECTS

Intro to Cinemaor

Intro to Cult Image, Identity & Memory

5 ECTS

American Vantage Points: Poetry & Prose of 19th &

20th c.10 ECTS

Communicative Expressive Fluency

5 ECTS

Intro. to Language Learning & Teaching

5 ECTS

Texts for Stage and Screen

5 ECTS

Intercultural Studies

5 5ECTS

English Studies

Foreign Language

Composition & Writing Skills

10 ECTS

Communication

10 ECTS

Culture & Society

10 ECTS

Intro to Modern Literature

10 ECTS

Translation & Linguistic Proficiency

10 ECTS

Professional Communication & Preparation year abroad

10 ECTS

Classic & Contemporary Literature

10 ECTS

English Studies

Foreign Language

CURRICU

LUM

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

Literary & Critical Studies

10 ECTS

Current Affairs

10 ECTS

Translation Studies

10 ECTS

Erasmus Study Visit OR Teaching Assistantship (30 ECTS)

Language Competence (15 ECTS)Country Notebook (15 ECTS)

English Literature of Ireland

5 ECTS

Modernism and 20th Century

English Literature 5 ECTS

Writing for Professional

Purposes5 ECTS

Creative Writing Workshop

5 ECTS

TEFL & Drama for the Class

OR Dissertation

10 ECTS

English Studies

Foreign Language

OPPO

RTUN

ITIESPOST GRADUATE OPTIONS

MA Translation Studies, DCU

Higher Diploma in Education

MA Conference Interpreting, DCU

MA Intercultural Studies, DCU

MA Applied Linguistics, UCC

Post-grad Dip Linguistics, UCD

MA European Literature and Culture, QUB

MA Screen Writing for Film and Television (IADT)

MA in TEFL/TESOL (UK)

CAREER OPTIONS

Communications

Public Sector Administration

Translation

Librarian

International Aid Development workers

Secondary School Teacher

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Multilingual Customer Care Agent

Public Relations Officer

Export Sales Manager

What our graduates say:Graduates

BA (HON

S) ENGLISH STU

DIES & LAN

GUAGES

BA (Hons) English Studies & Languages:Start date September 2013