Year 2 – BA (Hons) International Business and Languages
Programme Structure
French, German, Spanish, Italian (DT555/6/7 & DT564)
Semester Contact
Hours
1/2
per week
Total
ECTS
Credits
Module Title
IBUS 2007
Principles of Management
1+2
2
5
IBUS 2001
International Trade and Globalisation
1+2
2
10
IBUS 2003
International Corporate Finance
1+2
2
5
IBUS 2005
Consumer Behaviour
1
2
5
IBUS 2008
Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain
Management
2
2
5
FREN 2028
Translation and Linguistic Proficiency
GERM 2019
French, German & Spanish
SPAN 2031
1+2
3
10
FREN 2029 Professional Communication and
GERM 2020 Preparation for the year abroad
SPAN 2032 French, German & Spanish
1+2
3
10
1+2
3
10
ITAL 2011
Language in Context 2
SPAN 2034
Italian / Spanish/ German
GERM 2022
1+2
3
10
ITAL 2012
Language in Use 2
SPAN 2035
Italian / Spanish/ German
GERM 2023
1+2
3
10
ITAL 2013
Professional Communication for
SPAN 2036
Italian / Spanish/ German
GERM 2024
1+2
3
10
FREN 2031
GERM 2018 Language and Culture 2
(French, German, Italian, Spanish as minor
ITAL 2010 language)
SPAN 2019
1+2
3
10
1
3
5
Advanced Stream
Code №
Advanced Stream
Beginners Stream
FREN 2030
SPAN 2033
CULT 2013
Classic and Contemporary French Literature
Classic and Contemporary Spanish
Literature
Intercultural Studies
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Code №
CRIT 2017
Module Title
EU Myth in Literature & Culture
Semester Contact
Hours
1/2
per week
2
3
Total
ECTS
Credits
5
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BA (Hons) Chinese and International Business (DT565)
Programme Structure
Semester
1/2
Contact
Hours
per week
Total
ECTS
Credits
Code №
Module Title
IBUS 2007
Principles of Management
1+2
2
5
IBUS 2001
International Trade and Globalisation
1+2
2
10
IBUS 2003
International Corporate Finance
1+2
2
5
IBUS 2005
Consumer Behaviour
1
2
5
IBUS 2007
Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain
Management
2
2
5
CHIN 2004
Chinese Language: FL5-6
1+2
4
10
CHIN 2001
Chinese Language: FL7-8
1+2
4
10
CHIN 2003
Chinese Language: FL9P
1+2
2
5
CHIN 2002
Chinese Cultural Studies 3
1+2
1
5
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BA (Hons) International Business and Languages
Module Descriptors
Business Modules
Principles of Management
International Trade &
Globalisation
Introduction to Logistics
and Supply Chain
Management
International Corporate
Finance
The module will build a knowledge base of management and
address areas such as the: history of management; organisational
goals and objectives; environmental scanning; strategy formulation
and implementation; organisational culture; managing change,
negotiation; theories and models of leadership; measuring and
controlling management performance.
Using the base of the first year economics course, the theories of
international trade and the systems and institutions which relate to
it are analysed. The current situation of international trade is
examined. Exchange rate theory and systems and the related
institutions are also analysed, as is the role of international capital
flows. A historical context is developed within which the effects on
developed and developing economies of the changing trade and
international financial environment is examined. The role of
multinational corporations (MNCs) in the global economy is
reviewed. The effect of globalization on the environment is
considered. The consequences and controversies relating to
globalization are analysed.
Logistics can be defined as getting the right product, at the right
price, to the right place, in the right quantity, in the right condition,
to the right customer at the right time. The changing nature of
markets and the globalisation of business has sharpened the focus
on the need for better logistics capabilities and supply chain
management. Supply chains need to be developed which can
deliver the required levels of service at minimum cost. Logistics
and supply chain management deals with managing the flow of
goods from a business firm's suppliers, through its facilities, and on
to its customers. It is of critical importance in establishing a
competitive advantage. Proper performance of the logistics
functions can contribute to both lower costs and enhanced
customer service. While transportation is the heart of logistics,
inventory management, warehousing, order processing, materials
handling, packaging, plant and warehouse location, and customer
service are also important logistics activities.
This course examines all aspects of logistics, including some of the
techniques and strategies for planning, organising and managing
the overall logistics process including the functional areas of
forecasting, inventory management and customer service.
To provide an introduction to the theory and practice of
international corporate finance.
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Consumer Behaviour
This module provides an introduction to the academic discipline of
consumer behaviour. The module will enable students to develop a
critical understanding of both historical and contemporary issues in
the fields of consumption, consumer research and consumer
culture. The emphasis is on gaining an insight into a number of
specific areas as outlined in the module content. The module will
provide a reflective, comparative and critical approach to
consumption behaviour and the role played by marketing processes
in relation to it. The module will promote self-directed learning
through individual assignments while also fostering group-directed
learning through a team-based case study.
Language modules for BA (Hons) International Business
(DT555 - French, DT556 - German, DT557 - Spanish, DT564 - Italian)
This module introduces students to the translation of general and
semi-specialised texts, to the research, analysis and writing skills
French / German / Spanish
required for effective translation and to translation theory.
Translation and Linguistic
It continues to develop student understanding of Target Language
Proficiency
culture and language and requires students to improve and advance
(Post Leaving Certificate)
their written skills, grammatical accuracy and understanding of text
structure and composition.
The module continues the development of students’ general
French / German / Spanish
language and intercultural competencies by preparing students for
Professional
the linguistic and cultural challenges of the year abroad.
Communication and
This module also introduces students to professional language &
Preparation for the year
culture and working environments. The module seeks to develops
abroad
students’ ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in
(Post Leaving Certificate)
professional environments in the Target Language
French / Spanish Classic
and Contemporary
Literature
(Post Leaving Certificate)
This module aims to introduce students to many of the historical,
theoretical, cultural and aesthetic issues influencing the development of
classic and contemporary French literature, particularly the French novel,
through the study of a representative selection of key texts. The module
focuses on the literature of the Enlightenment, the19th and early 20th
century and addresses issues in literature and society in the 20th century.
Students read a range of narratives drawn from major literary works and
representative of a variety of trends and movements in modern French
literature. They study elements of style, narrative structure and character.
There is an increased emphasis on critical analysis.
This module aims to introduce students to many of the historical,
theoretical, cultural and aesthetic issues influencing the development of
classic and contemporary Spanish and Latin-American literature,
particularly the novel and the theatre through the study of a
representative selection of key texts. The module focuses on 19th and 20th
century literature, the transition from Realism to Modernism, and
addresses issues such as political change, social variations and identity in
Spain and Latin-America. Students read a range of narratives drawn from
major literary works and representative of a variety of trends and
movements in modern Hispanic literature. They study elements of style,
narrative structure and character. There is an increased emphasis on
critical analysis.
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Italian / Spanish Language
in Context 2
(Beginners Intensive)
Italian / Spanish Language
in Use 2
(Beginners Intensive)
Italian / Spanish
Professional
Communication
(Beginners Intensive)
Language and Culture 2
(minor language, beginners
level)
This module expands the range of situations in which the learners
can express themselves orally and increases their awareness of
linguistic accuracy. It also gives learners a more in-depth of
knowledge of the culture of the community of speakers of their
target language. It facilitates learners’ integration into that
community. The module also prepares them for a differentiated
study of the country/countries and culture/s of their language of
study and for the linguistic and cultural challenges of the year
abroad.
This module expands the students’ knowledge of their target
language and structures. The topics studied in this module will be
introduced through a variety of texts in the target language with a
particular focus on the lexicon and structures of their language of
study. This module also expands on the range of situations in
which students can express themselves and increases their
awareness of their linguistic accuracy.
This module introduces learners to the essential of the commercial,
professional y business environment in the countries of their target
language. It also provides learners with the basic skills needed to
cope in an academic environment through the target language.
This Year-Long module consolidates the learners’ introductory
skills and builds on them by expanding the range of tasks and
situations as well as vocabulary, language structures and cultural
background.
Intercultural Studies
This module is designed to introduce students to the key concepts
of culture and their impact on intercultural communication
European Myths
This course identifies key myths of European modernity in
literature and other media. It discusses these myths both as critical
tools in understanding modern communication and signification
and as evolving literary-cultural contributions to modern European
identities. While the course broadly follows European mythology
in a chronological fashion, exploring texts paradigmatically, it
links the key texts to modernity and contemporary society.
Language modules for BA (Hons) Chinese and International Business
(DT565)
Chinese Language
Levels 5 & 6
This module introduces students to lower intermediate-level
spoken communicative Chinese. Instruction Material is
provided in character-based material with glosses in pinyin.
Chinese Language
Levels 7 & 8
This module introduces students to lower-intermediate Chinese
with increasing focus on the writing system – both simplified
and traditional – (emphasis on simplified).
Chinese Language
Level 9P
This module prepares students for spending their third year in a
Chinese speaking country (China or Taiwan).
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Chinese Cultural
Studies 3
This module introduces students to Chinese Economic and
geographical contexts with an emphasis the contemporary
situation and recent Chinese economic history
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