Plymouth Business School
2012/2013
Module Choice for
Students Studying
All Year
Plymouth University Business School
Dear International Student,
Firstly, let me bid you a warm welcome to the Plymouth University Business
School.
This book contains the modules that we aim to offer to
International/Exchange Students for students who intend to study for all the
academic year 2012/13.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that all of these modules will run due to
timetabling and resource constraints, but I trust that you will be able to
select an enjoyable and satisfying programme.
May I take this opportunity to wish you every success with your studies and
express the hope that you will find your stay in Plymouth a happy one.
Yours faithfully,
Gordon Smith
International Business Programme Manager
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Contents Page
Welcome
Page 1
Contents Page
Page 2
How to Use this Book
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Modules Available
Page 4 - 6
Useful Contacts
Page 7
Module Descriptions
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How to use this book
This book contains the modules that are available to incoming exchange students who
are studying for the whole of the academic year.
You are able to choose from any module in the booklet, however, you should be clear
that your home institution is happy with the modules that you have chosen. This is your
responsibility and the Business School will not be liable if your home institution does not
accept the modules that you have chosen as valid for your programme of study.
Please note that due to timetabling constraints you will not be able to confirm your
module choices until you arrive in September.
Please refer to the contents on page 4 to 6 for a full list of the modules available.
Please note the following:
20 PU credits is equivalent to 10 ECTS credits
10 PU credits is equivalent to 5 ECTS credits
If you require any further assistance please contact the Student Support Team.
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Modules Available 2012/13
NOTE: Term 1 and Term 2 are all year modules. You are expected to study in both
terms
Level 5 Modules
Module
Code
ABF204
ABF205
STAT208
BSO200
BSO202
BSO204
BSO205
BSO208
ECN200
ECN202
ECN203
ECN204
ECN205
MKT201X*
MKT202X*
MKT204*
Module
Title
Financial Institutions & Markets
Management Accounting
Quantitative Financial Modelling
Business Ethics
Enterprise and Innovation
Global Supply Chains
Introduction to Operations Management
An Introduction to International Business
Econometrics
Economics of Public Policy
Economics Team Consultancy
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Buyer Behaviour and Relationships
Marketing Fundamentals
New Product Development and Marketing
Planning
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*For all Marketing modules you must have studied an Introduction to Marketing
module previously. Please enquire with the relevant module leader if you would
like to undertake one of these modules.
Level 6 Modules
Module
Code
ABF300**
ABF301**
ABF302**
ABF305**
ABF306**
ABF310**
BSO300
BSO304
ECN302
ECN307
ECN309
ECN317
Module Title
Advanced Management Accounting
Financial Management
Financial Management and Policy
Investment Management
Quantitative Finance
International Financial Management
Corporate Strategy
Operations Management for Competitive
Advantage
Economics of Games and Strategy
Business Analysis
Economics of the EU
International Trade & International Finance
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Level 6 Modules Continued
Module
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HRS302
HRS305
MKT303*
MKT305*
Module Title
International and Comparative
Learning, Development & Diversity in the
Workplace
International Marketing
Marketing Management
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*For all Marketing modules you must have studied an Introduction to Marketing
module previously. Please enquire with the relevant module leader if you would
like to undertake one of these modules.
**All Level 6 ABF modules have pre-requisites at Level 5. Please enquire with the
relevant module leader if you would like to undertake one of these modules.
Languages Modules
Module Code
AEL100
AEL100A
AEL100B
ELC305
ELC307
LCS100
LCS100A
LCS100B
LCS200
LFR300
LFR300B
LNG100
LSP300
LSP300B
FTS001A
FTS001B
FTS002A
FTS002B
FREX01
FREXA01
FREXB01
FREX02
FREXA02
FREXB02
Module Title
Advanced English Language Skills for
Exchange Students
Advanced English Language Skills for
Exchange Students
Advanced English Language Skills for
Exchange Students
English for Academic Purposes
English for Global communication
Culture & Society 1
Culture & Society 1A
Culture & Society 1B
Culture & Society
French Culture & Society 3
French Culture & Society 3B
International Communication
Spanish Culture & Society 3
Spanish Culture & Society 3
Spanish Minor 1A
Spanish Minor 1B
Spanish Minor 2A
Spanish Minor 2B
French 1
French 1A
French 1B
French 2
French 2A
French 2B
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FREX0004
FREX004A
FREX004B
FREX0005
FREX005A
FREX005B
FREX0006
FREX006A
FREX006B
FREX0007
FREX007A
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GERX01
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GERXB01
GERX02
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SPNX01
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SPNX03
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SPNX0004
SPNX004A
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SPNX0005
SPNX005A
SPNX005B
SPNX0006
SPNX006A
SPNX006B
SPNX0007
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French 3
French 3A
French 3B
French Advanced 1
French Advanced 1A
French Advanced 1B
French Advanced 2
French Advanced 2A
French Advanced 2B
French Advanced 3
French Advanced 3A
French Advanced 3B
French Advanced 4
French Advanced 4A
French Advanced 4B
German 1
German 1A
German 1B
German 2
German 2A
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Spanish 1
Spanish 1A
Spanish 1B
Spanish 2
Spanish 2A
Spanish 2B
Spanish 3
Spanish 3A
Spanish 3B
Spanish Advanced 1
Spanish Advanced 1A
Spanish Advanced 1B
Spanish Advanced 2
Spanish Advanced 2A
Spanish Advanced 2B
Spanish Advanced 3
Spanish Advanced 3A
Spanish Advanced 3B
Spanish Advanced 4
Spanish Advanced 4A
Spanish Advanced 4B
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Some useful contacts:
Gordon Smith
International Business Programme Manager
Room CKY507
Telephone Number: 01752 585636
gordon.Smith@plymouth.ac.uk
Faculty Student Support Reception
Room CKY306
Telephone Number: 01752 585650
pbsfacultysupport@plymouth.ac.uk
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Level 5 Module Descriptions
MODULE CODE: ABF204
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Financial Institutions
& Markets
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
 to understand the importance of arbitrage and expectations in financial markets
 to appreciate the importance of transactions costs and asymmetric information
 to familiarise students with the main types of financial institutions
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Bonds and the term structure of interest rates
 Foreign exchange spreads, cross rates, triangular arbitrage
 Foreign exchange parity theorems, box arbitrage
 Futures and options : payoff diagrams
 Theories of financial intermediation
 Banks, mutual funds, pension funds and insurance companies
 Regulation of financial institutions
 Comparative financial systems
MODULE CODE:
ABF205
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Management Accounting
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
To understand the preparation and use of accounting and financial information to assist
mangers to make decisions about the organisations that they manage and to help exercise
control to promote the implementation of those decisions
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Relevant costs
 Marginal costs, scarce resources
 Investment decisions, techniques and simple risk analysis
 Full Costing: traditional approaches and Activity Based Costing
 Budgets and budgetary control
 Control through accounting variances
 Divisional performance measures
 Transfer prices
 The management of stocks, debtors, creditors and cash
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MODULE CODE:
STAT208
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL:
MODULE TITLE:
Quantitative Financial Modelling
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 30%
5
(E1) EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
An introduction to statistical and mathematical techniques applied to financial data.
MODULE AIMS:
a) To introduce statistical and mathematical techniques with financial applications
b) To evaluate financial problems (such as value at risk, bankruptcies, takeovers, cost of
capital, share prices, dividends, and capital asset pricing), justifying the results on the
basis of statistical evidence
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Properties of summary statistics; normal distribution; variance and covariance; portfolios
 T-tests and significance testing; value at risk; analysis of variance;
 Capital asset pricing
 Regression; multiple regression; logistic regression; multiple discriminant analysis;
bankruptcies; takeovers
 Geometric progressions: share prices and dividend valuation models
MODULE CODE: BSO200
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
Business Ethics
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
An introduction to ethical issues relating to corporate strategy, social responsibility,
organisational structure, finance and human resource management, capitalism, markets,
international business, the environment, advertising, and trends such as ethical consuming,
ethical investments, etc.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Moral theory and morality and corporate strategy
 Social responsibility and social auditing
 Executive accountability and corporate governance
 Insider dealing
 Issues in human resource management: participation, equal opportunities, sexual
harassment, whistleblowing, etc.
 Capitalism and markets
 Distributive justice
 Marketing ethics and advertising
 Multinational corporations
 Cultural relativism
 Bribery
 Business and the environment
 Social pressures: green and ethical consuming, ethical investment, campaigners, boycotts,
etc
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MODULE CODE:
BSO202
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
Enterprise & Innovation
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
1. To develop an understanding of the concepts of enterprise, risk taking and innovation
within the context of a wide variety of organisational and market settings.
2. To provide a foundation for the study of strategy related modules in stage 3.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
1. Introduction to Enterprise: different perspectives on enterprise; theories of
entrepreneurship; characteristics of entrepreneurs; role models; enterprise culture and
ethics.
2. Context of Enterprise: enterprise in differing organisational settings; market structure
and enterprise; the regional context of enterprise; public policy and enterprise.
3. Risk Taking: risk and uncertainty; attitudes to risk; quantifying/measuring risk; risk
analysis and decision-techniques; risk pooling; risk and international trade; managing risk.
4. Innovation: invention, innovation and diffusion; process and product innovation; the life
cycle approach; the economics of innovation - market structure, market power and market
failure; innovation and competitive advantage; protecting innovation - early mover
advantage, impediments to imitation, patents.
5. Issues in innovation: e.g. innovation and the small firm; the role of the public sector in
supporting & funding innovation; international comparisons of innovation systems;
innovation and economic growth; regional innovation clusters.
6. Managing and Developing Innovation: leadership, creativity and innovation; practices
to facilitate and support innovation; organising innovation projects.
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MODULE CODE:
BSO204
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
Global Supply Chains
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
This module aims to provide a solid understanding of the contemporary issues applicable in
Global Supply Chains. It focuses on the major issues that face any enterprise operating on an
international / global basis and seeks to provide the participant with an analysis toolkit so that
any operations decisions are made in light of best current practice.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Intro to logistics
 Customer Service
 Inventory Management
 Global Transportation
 Warehousing & Materials Handling
 Purchasing
 Inbound Logistics
 Global Logistic environment
 Supply Chain Strategies
MODULE CODE:
BSO205
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
Management
Introduction to Operations
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
To provide the students with an understanding of the challenge of delivering services and goods
and the means of meeting that challenge. To provide students with an appreciation of
quantitative techniques that can inform operations management.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Introduction and strategy: The nature of operations in a range of organisations. Performance
objectives. Typologies for comparative study: volume and variety, service and manufacturing, the
transformation model. The complexity of operations. How competitive advantage is achieved.
Decisions: Design of services and goods. Job design. Process layout and analysis, Location,
Relevant quantitative techniques, e.g. Decision trees.
Managing Quality: Different approaches to measuring and achieving quality. Differences in
perceptions of quality in different sectors, gap model of quality, statistical process control.
Planning and control: The supply chain. Capacity management. Inventory management.
Dependent and independent demand. Push and pull systems. Queuing models.
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MODULE CODE:
BSO208
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
Business
Introduction to International
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
To explore the process of internationalisation, the different forms of international business and
different management models. To access and analyse current data on international business and
the international business environments. To identify trends and forecast future scenarios.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 The main forms of international business: from Small to Medium Sized Enterprises, to
Multinationals.
 The internationalisation process: the Uppsala model.
 The internationalisation rationale: Eclectic paradigm.
 International business structures and strategies.
 International trade: markets, exchange rates, trade agreements.
 International finance.
 Country resources: push and pull factors
 Cultural models of business.
MODULE CODE:
ECN200
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
Econometrics
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
MODULE AIMS
 To provide students with a practical understanding of econometric techniques and their
limitations in the context of both cross-section and time-series analysis.
 To make students aware of the potential usefulness, and limitations, of econometrics
across a wide range of applications.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Ordinary least squares regression applied to cross-section data using a range of computer
software packages.
 Identifying and treating specification problems in a cross section model.
 Extensions of basic cross section techniques.
 Describing and analysing time-series data.
 Using ordinary least squares regression with time-series data.
 Identifying and treating specification problems in a time-series model.
 Extensions of basic time-series techniques
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MODULE CODE:
ECN202
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
Economics of Public Policy
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
MODULE AIMS
 To develop an understanding of the concepts of markets, market failure, and capitalism.
 To develop an understanding of economic approaches to analysing public policy.
 To provide an introduction to and assessment of selected areas of contemporary
government economic and social policy at a national and international level.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Introduction to the economics of public policy: theoretical approaches and basic concepts
 Analysis of specific market failures
 Analysis and assessment of government interventions in selected areas of market failure
MODULE CODE:
ECN203
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
Economics Team Consultancy
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
MODULE AIMS
 To develop students’ ability to apply economic concepts and theories to substantive real
world issues in a consultancy context.
 To introduce and discuss methodological approaches appropriate to applied economic
research and consultancy.
 To develop team-working skills.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Methodology for economic research and consultancy.
 The role of the consultant and the consultancy process.
 Report writing and presentation.
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MODULE CODE:
ECN204
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 50%
Macroeconomics
EXAMINATION 50%
MODULE AIMS
To provide a rigorous examination of economic theory in macroeconomics at an intermediate
level.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Production and uses of output, macroeconomic equilibrium
 Labour and asset markets
 Economic Growth
 Business Cycles
 Unemployment and inflation
 Global macroeconomics
 Macroeconomic policy
MODULE CODE:
ECN205
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 50%
Microeconomics
EXAMINATION 50%
MODULE AIMS
 To provide a rigorous examination of economic theory in microeconomics at an
intermediate level.
 The demonstrate the application of microeconomic theory to a range of topics.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Consumer Choice
 Risk and Information
 The Firm, Production and Costs
 Theory of Oligopoly
 General Equilibrium
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MODULE CODE:
MKT201
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
Relationships
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 50%
Buyer Behaviour and
EXAMINATION
50%
MODULE AIMS:
The module aims to provide learners with a knowledge and understanding of the factors that
influence buying decisions and relationships in a range of marketing contexts. In addition it aims
to enable students to analyse specific buying situations and propose appropriate marketing
solutions.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Buying behaviour, relationships and marketing planning. Perspectives and models of
understanding buyers: economic, psychological, information processing, sociological; positivist
and interpretivist schools and associate research methodologies. Consumer motives and values.
Dissonance and involvement. Influence of perception, learning, attitude and personality.
Expectancy-value theory. Socio-cultural influences including demographics, psychographics,
sub-cultures, groups and families. Organisational buyer behaviour concepts and frameworks.
Relationship marketing principle in consumer and business contexts. Specific applications of
buying behaviour and relationships: shopping; market segmentation; new product development
and innovation; database and direct marketing; ethical issues and consumer misbehaviour.
Implications for marketing planning: market analysis and research, strategies, objectives,
programmes and resources.
MODULE CODE:
MKT202
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30%
Marketing Fundamentals
EXAMINATION
70%
MODULE AIMS
To provide a broad overview of the role and utility of marketing within organisations and hence
enable the student to develop a market orientated approach to organisational activities
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Marketing philosophy, function, concept & scope. Customer centrality and competitive
advantage. Marketing environments. Consumers, buyers and relationship marketing. Marketing
research & information. Segmentation, targeting and positioning. The marketing mix: products
and brands, pricing, distribution, communications and service policy. Marketing in a global
context, Marketing decisions and social responsibility.
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MODULE CODE:
MKT204
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE:
New Product
Development and Marketing Planning
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 50%
EXAMINATION
50%
CO-REQUISITE(S): MKT201 Buyer Behaviour & Relationships
MODULE AIMS
To integrate and build on the marketing concepts covered in the introductory modules,
develop students’ understanding of their practical application and how they are integrated
with other business functions.
To give an understanding of the role of marketing planning within the context of the
organisations strategy and culture and the broader marketing environment.
To recognise the reasons for new product development and how businesses develop a
product into a commercial idea.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Marketing strategy and marketing planning, consumer and customer segmentation, use of
qualitative and quantitative market research, the new product development process, ATR
model and sales forecasting, product definition, pricing strategy, distribution strategy,
advertising (creative strategy and execution), customer and consumer promotion, the
marketing budget, financial evaluation of projects, business report writing, business
presentations.
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Level 6 Module Descriptions
MODULE CODE:
ABF300
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Advanced Management
Accounting
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
This module aims to develop the student’s knowledge of strategic management accounting,
financial planning and control in modern organisations. These are to be practised and developed
using spreadsheets, where possible. The applications are relevant equally in national and
international contexts.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Strategic management accounting. The preparation, modification and presentation of a budget
using Excel. Advanced budgeting. Methods of appraising managerial and divisional performance.
Variance reporting systems and investigation models. Behavioural implications of budgets and
control systems. The impact of performance measures on performance. Forecasting techniques:
Pricing and output decisions. Cost plus pricing. Target pricing. The learning effect and cost
estimation. The relevance or otherwise of management accounting. The impact of Activity Based
approaches on the organisation. Activity Based Costing. Activity Based Management. Activity
Based Budgeting. Customer Profitability analyses. Just In Time management. Throughput
Accounting. The future role of the management accountant.
MODULE CODE:
ABF301
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Financial Management
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
To develop the student’s understanding of, and skills in, financial management and corporate
finance.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Working capital management
 Foreign exchange risk management
 Investment appraisal - inflation, taxation, uncertainty, risk
 Sources of long term finance; cost of capital; efficient market hypothesis
 Company valuations; corporate restructuring
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MODULE CODE:
ABF302
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Financial Management & Policy
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
To enable students to develop an understanding of
 capital budgeting and investment appraisal
 financial policies, including leasing, dividend policy and capital structure
 corporate restructuring
 tools and strategies of multinational financial management
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Corporate objectives
 Investment appraisal, including inflation and taxation
 Lease/buy decisions; Dividend policy
 After-tax cost of debt, weighted average cost of capital, capital structure
 Mergers/take-overs
 Managing foreign exchange
 Financing the global firm: global cost of capital.
MODULE CODE:
ABF305
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Investment Management
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
 Evaluate models of equities and bonds
 Understand the fundamentals of equity and bond portfolio construction
 Appreciate the difficulties of evaluating portfolio performance
 Assess the efficiency of capital markets
 Understand the uses of equity derivatives in portfolio management
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Fundamentals of asset pricing
 Portfolio theory and fund construction
 Bond portfolios, duration and interest rate immunisation
 Portfolio performance measurement
 Efficiency of capital markets
 Using equity derivatives in fund management
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MODULE CODE:
ABF306
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Quantitative Finance
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
a) to develop quantitative skills in financial mathematics and statistics, and
b) to understand and apply financial models, that encapsulate either deterministic or stochastic
processes.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 Financial applications of ordinary calculus: portfolio analysis, earnings, share prices and
investment appraisal
 Ordinary and geometric Brownian motion and share prices
 Stochastic Calculus
 Poisson jumps and combined events
 Option Pricing
MODULE CODE:
ABF310
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: International Financial
Management
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
To study the framework and operation of international money markets, and the operational and
strategic management of international investment and financing.
To examine the constraints and competitive pressures faced by finance managers in international
markets, and the range of financial instruments used to minimise exchange risk exposure and
support international trade.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
The international monetary system
Foreign exchange markets and theories of exchange rate movements
Foreign exchange risk and exposure management techniques such as swaps, futures and
options
Interest rate risk and its management
International capital budgeting
Political risk
Global financing decisions
Managing credit risk
Assessing overseas subsidiary performance
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MODULE CODE:
BSO300
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Corporate Strategy
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
1. To provide a detailed and rigorous analysis of the key principles of strategic decision-making
and apply these principles within the context of specific markets and organisations.
2. To use contrasting perspectives on the same issue to encourage critical analysis and debate
3. To create an awareness of the relevance of intellectual thought to practical strategic
management
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
1. Introduction to Strategy: the nature and purpose of strategy; the evolution of strategic
thought; different approaches to strategy, strategy design and strategic process.
2. Basic concepts: vision, values, mission, aims, goals, resource allocation, links between
strategy and performance, tools, tricks and techniques of analysis, logic and creativity.
3. Environmental analysis: industry analysis frameworks; the market structure approach;
the macro-economic environment; industry attractiveness analysis.
4. Strategic analysis: competitive advantage; boundaries of the firm; transaction
costs/contract based approaches, planned and iterative strategies.
5. Co-operation and competition: dynamics of strategy, networks, strategic alliances, cooptition; game theory.
6. Resources: the resource based approach; capabilities -innovation, reputation and
architecture: resources and small firms, leverage and stretch
7. Topics/debates in strategy: an examination of topical issues (related to research
interests of teaching staff) e.g.; Competition vs. Co-operation; Small firm strategy vs. large
firm strategy
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MODULE CODE:
BSO304
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Operations Management for
Competitive Advantage
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS
To provide participants with an informed approach to operations management, allowing them to
contextualise problems in goods and service industry sectors. To enable participants to present
and implement feasible solutions to develop operations based competitive advantage.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Introduction: review of grounding in operations management.
Operations strategy: operations strategy for competitive advantage, operations strategy in a
global environment, integrating services and manufacturing.
Supply chain: Make-or-buy. Manufacturing, service and hybrid chains. Supply chain strategy
(supplier-partner structures, integration), supply chain dynamics, vendor selection, SLAs.
Lean approach to operations: Review of lean philosophy. Lean in manufacturing (focused
factory, group technology etc.), lean thinking in services.
Performance Management & Measurement: Selecting valid and valuable means of assessing
and improving performance.
Quality Management: Service quality (SERVQUAL, e-SERVQUAL), Service recovery. TQM, Sixsigma, FMEA.
Project Management: Delivering, not just planning. Project philosophies. Project teams.
Consulting.
Topical OM developments, literature, issues and standards.
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MODULE CODE:
ECN302
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Economics of Games & Strategy
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 50% EXAMINATION 50%
MODULE AIMS
 To provide students with a thorough knowledge of the principles of game theory.
 To allow students to apply game theory to a range of economic, business, political and
social problems.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Principles of Game Theory
Players, payoffs and strategies; co-operative and non-cooperative games; solution concepts and
methods; pure and mixed strategies; complete and incomplete information; dynamic games;
repeated games; commitments and reputation.
Applications of Game Theory
Bargaining; principal-agent relationships; corporate culture and reputation; oligopoly; market
failure; reputation and government policy; central bank independence; macroeconomic policy
coordination; business strategy; voting.
MODULE CODE:
ECN307
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Business Analysis
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module provides students with the appropriate analytical techniques required to examine the
economic and strategic business environment.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Macroeconomic
Microeconomic environment
environment
 Structure, conduct and
 Business cycle and
performance
forecasting
 Economics of strategy and
 Business impact of
game theory
interest rates
 Exchange rate analysis
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Strategic Analysis
 Environmental and
competitive analysis
 Internal analysis
including the value chain
 Stakeholder analysis
 SWOT
 Business planning
MODULE CODE:
ECN309
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Economics of the EU
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 50% EXAMINATION 50%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module applies the economic analysis of regional integration to the development of the EU.
It also applies economic analysis to specific EU policy areas such as agriculture, fisheries,
competition, the environment, etc.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 History, structure and institutions of EU
 Theory of regional economic integration
 The EU budget
 The costs & benefits of UK membership of the EU
 The single market
 EMS, ERM & EMU
 Enlargement
 Economic analysis of various EU policy areas, e.g. CAP, CFP, competition policy,
environmental policy, social policy
MODULE CODE:
ECN317
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: International Trade
&International Economics
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 50% EXAMINATION 50%
MODULE AIMS:
 To investigate major trends in international trade, why trade occurs and why governments
intervene.
 To investigate the balance of payments, exchange rates and the international monetary
system.
 To discuss the implications of the globalisation of economic activity
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
International Trade
 World trade growth and structure
 Traditional and modern trade theories
 Globalisation, multinationals and foreign direct investment
 Trade policies: tariffs, quotas, the new protectionism, strategic trade policy
 Multilateralism and regionalism: WTO, EU, NAFTA
International Financial Markets
 Balance of payments and international indebtedness
 Exchange rates: fixed and floating regimes
 Regional monetary integration.
 International finance and national macroeconomic policy.
 The international monetary system: past, present and future.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: HRS302
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 6
MODULE TITLE: International and Comparative HRM
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30 %
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Students are introduced to: the implications of globalisation for HRM and labour, the
particular human resource management problems confronted by Multinational organisations;
human resource management systems in a range of different national contexts; and the
social dimension of the EU and its implications for HRM.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Globalisation, the changing nature of work, modes of production, the international division of
labour,
Strategic, integrative and contextual/contingent models of international HRM.
MNC approaches to the management of Human Resources.
Frameworks for comparative analysis.
National culture as context and cultural diversity as a management issue in International
HRM.
HRM and the multi-national, with particular emphasis on the management of employee
relations, multicultural teams, recruitment, selection and expatriation and the transfer of
knowledge and practice.
International labour organisation and the role of International regulation.
Different national human resource management systems, the relevance of international and
national contexts and ideology.
The EU Social Dimension, the debates surrounding social dumping and harmonization,
social partners and social dialogue, social dimension initiatives and their implications for
HRM.
PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: HRS305
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 6
MODULE TITLE: Learning, Development and Diversity in the Workplace
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
The module provides an understanding of learning and development and its relationship with
business and HR at the strategic and operational levels. The module considers how the
legislative framework impacts upon equality and diversity issues. Business, moral and ethical
perspectives are also explored together with learning and development implications.
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1)COURSEWORK 50%
(E1)EXAMINATION 50%
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
The strategic and operational context of learning and development; individual learning
theories; identifying learning and development needs; design and delivery of learning and
development, evaluation of learning and development outcomes; talent management as a
strategy for developing high potential employees / entire workforce; inequality and diversity;
legal, business, moral and ethical perspectives of diversity; workforce diversity as a
management strategy in organisations; approaches to managing workforce diversity
incorporating learning and development implications; work psychology: social identity,
leadership, gender and the Glass Ceiling, the growth in minority group entrepreneurship.
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MODULE CODE:
MKT303
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: International Marketing
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
An integrative module acquainting the students with the international business environment, the
international marketing planning process and issues in implementation of international marketing
plans.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
The international business environment. Market entry and market selection in international
markets. The international marketing mix. Aspects of risk and risk management in international
marketing plans. The control of international marketing plans. Marketing information systems in
the context of international markets. The impact of culture on international marketing plans and
their implementation. Current issues in international business such as: corporate social
responsibility, ethics, green marketing etc.
MODULE CODE:
MKT305
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Marketing Management
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30% EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
The module is designed to provide business students with an understanding of the essential
elements of the marketing management process. It explores the way in which marketing
strategies can be developed and implemented in business organisations, and the relationship
between marketing and other functional areas of management.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Supporting organisational objectives through marketing. Components of the marketing planning
process. Analysis of external environments. Analysis of internal capabilities. Selection of an
appropriate plan. Influence of the product life cycle and market scenarios of the marketing plan.
New product management. Product strategy in relation to market circumstances. Selection of
appropriate pricing and distribution policies. Design and implementation of a promotional
campaign. Sales promotion. Advertising planning and control. Sales force management.
Selection of appropriate attack and defence tactics.
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Language and Area Studies Modules
Language and Area Studies Modules
Essential Information
Modules are available in Languages and Area Studies. Students can also take a
module on International Communication.
Language modules
Effective modules in Languages are available to exchange students on the Plymouth
campus, if your programme of study has sufficient elective space.
The languages offered are French, German and Spanish, which can be studied at any
level, from Basic to Advanced. Spanish is also available as an intensive, fast-track
module for beginners.
NOTE: Students are not permitted to take a module in their native language.
There is also a module available in English for Academic Purposes, for non native
speakers of English.
Duration of modules & credits
Language modules usually run all year, and are worth 20 UOP credits which is
equivalent to 10 ECTS credits.
The intensive fast-track Spanish modules carry 10 ECTS credits per term, 20 ECTS
credits over the year.
How to enrol
During Induction Week in September there will be language sessions which you will
need to attend. Times of these sessions will be advertised in the Cookworthy Building.
Academic staff will be available to assess your level and decide which module is most
appropriate for you.
Once you have been assessed and know which module to undertake you will need to
indicate this on the enrolment form which will be given to you at the enrolment session.
Please note: it is essential that you see a member of the languages staff in Cookworthy
to have your level assessed before you enter a language module on your enrolment
form.
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MODULE CODE:
AEL100
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Advanced English Language Skills
for Exchange Students
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTORS
This module is normally taken by exchange students who are spending an academic year at the
University of Plymouth, but who are not enrolled on a named degree programme here. It builds
on their fluency and confidence, and enables them to develop the application of their skills in
more demanding situations. This module is normally taught in conjunction with components of
the relevant Advanced 4 XXX0007 module (in French, German or Spanish).
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
MODULE CODE:
AEL100A
CREDITS: 10
MODULE TITLE: Advanced English Language
Skills for Exchange Students
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTORS
This module is normally taken by exchange students who are spending term 1 at the University
of Plymouth, but who are not enrolled on a named degree programme here. It builds on their
fluency and confidence, and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more
demanding situations. This module is normally taught in conjunction with components of the
relevant Advanced 4 XXX0007 module (in French, German or Spanish).
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
MODULE CODE:
AEL100B
CREDITS: 10
MODULE TITLE: Advanced English Language
Skills for Exchange Students
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTORS
This module is normally taken by exchange students who are spending term 2 at the University
of Plymouth, but who are not enrolled on a named degree programme hereIt builds on their
fluency and confidence, and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more
demanding situations. This module is normally taught in conjunction with components of the
relevant Advanced 4 XXX0007 module (in French, German or Spanish).
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: ELC305
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 6
MODULE TITLE: English for Academic Purposes
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
(C1)COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module develops students’ knowledge and skills in English in order to achieve full and
effective communication within an academic context at stage 3.
MODULE AIMS:
This module is designed to help students whose first language is not English to further develop
and refine their ability to use English appropriately and effectively in an academic context at
stage 3.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Students will be exposed to:
- a range of written and spoken academic texts, appropriate for stage 3 students
- structured input on improving their academic writing skills
- structured input on improving their academic speaking skills
- grammar and lexis in context
- input and guidance on refining and increasing independent and reflective learning skills
The balance and focus to be determined by the teaching team.
PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE:
ELC307
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 6
MODULE TITLE: English for Global Communication
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
(C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed to develop students’ theoretical understanding of intercultural
communication and their practical ability to communicate effectively in English in international
situations.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Students will be exposed to:
- a range of texts and lectures on aspects of language and culture
- structured input on developing their presentation skills for international communication
- structured input on developing a personal toolkit for dealing with linguistic and cultural
differences
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MODULE CODE:LCS100
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: CULTURE
AND SOCIETY 1
MODULE TITLE: Culture and Society 1
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR This module helps students prepare for working life in the
globalised world in which interaction with other cultures is crucial to success. It introduces
theories of cultural difference and intercultural communication, illustrating their application to
professional / business situations, with examples from a range of countries including those
related to students’ language studies.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
- key generic cross-cultural issues and skills
- selected theoretical paradigms of cultural difference
- practical application of intercultural theory
- introduction to the social and business culture of selected significant countries / regions
including those related to students’ language studies
MODULE CODE:LCS100A
CREDITS: 10
MODULE TITLE: CULTURE
AND SOCIETY 1A
MODULE TITLE: Culture and Society 1A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR This module helps students prepare for working life in the
globalised world in which interaction with other cultures is crucial to success. It introduces
theories of cultural difference and intercultural communication, illustrating their application to
professional / business situations, with examples from a range of countries including those
related to students’ language studies.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
- key generic cross-cultural issues and skills
- selected theoretical paradigms of cultural difference
- practical application of intercultural theory
- introduction to the social and business culture of selected significant countries / regions
including those related to students’ language studies
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MODULE CODE:LCS100B
CREDITS: 10
MODULE TITLE: CULTURE
AND SOCIETY 1B
MODULE TITLE: Culture and Society 1B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR This module helps students prepare for working life in the
globalised world in which interaction with other cultures is crucial to success. It introduces
theories of cultural difference and intercultural communication, illustrating their application to
professional / business situations, with examples from a range of countries including those
related to students’ language studies.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
- key generic cross-cultural issues and skills
- selected theoretical paradigms of cultural difference
- practical application of intercultural theory
- introduction to the social and business culture of selected significant countries / regions
including those related to students’ language studies
MODULE CODE: LCS200
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 5
MODULE TITLE: Culture and Society
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module examines a range of aspects which define Hispanic and Francophone worlds,
focusing predominantly on the contemporary period. In addition, it develops a range of key skills
which will support study at undergraduate level. For those students electing a languages Minor
pathway, the module anchors linguistic competence through a deeper understanding of the
cultural referents specific to these countries.
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1)COURSEWORK 100%
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
An overview of aspects of culture and society pertaining to the Hispanic and Francophone worlds.
These may include gastronomy, architecture, film, salient features of major capital cities etc.
The field trip represents an important component of this module and as such will influence syllabus
content.
MODULE CODE:
LFR300
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: French Culture & Society 3
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module involves a study of an approved topic related to a French-speaking country, using
sources in French and English. It requires independent research and analysis, with appropriate
supervision.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 The project topic must be approved by the student’s supervising tutor. It must be related to a
French-speaking country, and must address a social, cultural, linguistic, political, economic or
historical issue of national, regional or local significance.
 The study may not be on the same topic as any other project/dissertation submitted for
another module. It may be related to a work placement, if appropriate
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: LFR300B
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 6
MODULE TITLE: French Culture and Society 3B
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module involves a study of an approved topic related to a French-speaking country,
using sources in French and English. It requires independent research and analysis, with
appropriate supervision.
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 100%
MODULE AIMS:
To allow independent study of an approved topic related to a French-speaking country,
using sources in French and English; to involve the student in an individual exercise of
research and analysis, with appropriate supervision.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 The project topic must be approved by the student’s supervising tutor. It must be
related to a French-speaking country, and must address a social, cultural, linguistic,
political, economic or historical issue of national, regional or local significance.
 The study may not be on the same topic as any other project/dissertation submitted
for another module. It may be related to a work placement, if appropriate
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: LNG100
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 1
MODULE TITLE: International Communication
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module provides an introduction to a variety of theoretical and practical dimensions of
cultural difference and intercultural communication, of relevance to business and
professional life. Examples are taken from the social and business culture of a variety of
significant countries / regions.
MODULE AIMS:
To provide an introduction to a variety of theoretical and practical dimensions of cultural
difference and intercultural communication, of relevance to business and professional life,
using examples from the social and business culture of a variety of significant countries /
regions.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
- key generic cross-cultural issues and skills
- selected theoretical paradigms of cultural difference
- practical application of intercultural theory
- introduction to the social and business culture of selected significant countries / regions
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MODULE CODE:
LSP300
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Culture & Society 3
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTORS
This module involves a study of an approved topic related to a Spanish-speaking country,
using sources in Spanish and English. It requires independent research and analysis, with
appropriate supervision.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 The project topic must be approved by the student’s supervising tutor. It must be related to
a Spanish-speaking country, and must address a social, cultural, linguistic, political,
economic or historical issue of national, regional or local significance.
 The study may not be on the same topic as any other project/dissertation submitted for
another module. It may be related to a work placement, if appropriate
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: LSP300B
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 3
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Culture and Society 3B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module involves a study of an approved topic related to a Spanish-speaking country,
using sources in Spanish and English. It requires independent research and analysis, with
appropriate supervision.
MODULE AIMS:
To allow independent study of an approved topic related to a Spanish-speaking country, using
sources in Spanish and English; to involve the student in an individual exercise of research
and analysis, with appropriate supervision.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
 The project topic must be approved by the student’s supervising tutor. It must be related to
a Spanish-speaking country, and must address a social, cultural, linguistic, political,
economic or historical issue of national, regional or local significance.
 The study may not be on the same topic as any other project/dissertation submitted for
another module. It may be related to a work placement, if appropriate
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MODULE CODE:
FTS001A
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Minor 1A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTORS
This module is aimed at students who have little or no previous knowledge of the
language, but who wish to make rapid progress, on the ‘fast-track’ Minor. It develops
communicative competence towards intermediate level, enabling students to establish social and
working relations with speakers of the language, to negotiate everyday needs, and to
communicate using spoken and simple written language in limited situations.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
MODULE CODE:
FTS001B
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Minor 1B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTORS
This module is a progression from Spanish Minor 1A, for students wishing to make rapid
progress on the ‘fast-track’ Minor. It develops their ability to use both the spoken and written
language effectively beyond routine situations, to establish and maintain effective social and
working relations with speakers of the foreign language, and to understand key aspects of the
target culture.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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MODULE CODE:
FTS002A
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Minor 2A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTORS
This module is designed as a progression from Minor 1B, for students on the ‘fast-track’
Minor. It will enable rapid progress, consolidating knowledge of grammar and vocabulary
and providing a firm base for ongoing study. At the same time the student’s
communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to
the foreign country today.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
MODULE CODE:
FTS002B
CREDITS: 20
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Minor 2B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTORS
This module is designed as a progression from Minor 2A, for students on the ‘fast-track’
Minor. It will enable rapid progress, further extending their ability to communicate in more
complex situations and their understanding of the structures of the language. Particular
attention is paid to developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in the
foreign country.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX01
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
COMPENSATABLE WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME: Yes
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for beginners in the language, or those whose previous
qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative
competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social
relations with speakers of a foreign language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country,
and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work
setting.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at a basic level.
It will enable students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with speakers of
the language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country and communicate using spoken
language and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREXA01
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French 1A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for beginners in the language, or those whose previous
qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative
competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social
relations with speakers of a foreign language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country,
and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at a basic level.
It will enable students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with speakers of the
language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country and communicate using spoken
language and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREXB01
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 1 or 2
MODULE TITLE: French 1B
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for beginners in the language, or those whose previous
qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE Grade B. It develops communicative
competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social
relations with speakers of a foreign language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign
country and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or
work setting.
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 100%
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at a basic
level. It will enable students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with
speakers of the language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country and communicate
using spoken language and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX02
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 4,5,or 6
MODULE TITLE: French 2
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1)COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the
language is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from Basic. It
develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability to
establish social and working relations with speakers of the language, to understand key
aspects of the target culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
Minimum pass mark for professional body accreditation: N/A
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at an
intermediate level. It will develop students’ ability to establish social and working relations
with speakers of the foreign language, to understand key aspects of the target culture, and
to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREXA02
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5,or 6
MODULE TITLE: French 2A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1)COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the language
is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from Basic. It develops
communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability to establish
social and working relations with speakers of the language, to understand key aspects of the
target culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at an
intermediate level. It will develop students’ ability to establish social and working relations
with speakers of the foreign language, to understand key aspects of the target culture, and to
handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREXB02
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5,or 6
MODULE TITLE: French 2B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1)COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the language
is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from Basic. It develops
communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability to establish
social and working relations with speakers of the language, to understand key aspects of the
target culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at an
intermediate level. It will develop students’ ability to establish social and working relations with
speakers of the foreign language, to understand key aspects of the target culture, and to
handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX03
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French 3
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
(C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in the language is
equivalent to AS level, or as a progression from Intermediate 1. It develops their ability to
use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to
establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the foreign
language, and to understand key aspects of the target culture.
MODULE AIMS:
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in the language is
equivalent to AS level, or as a progression from Intermediate 1. It develops their ability to
use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to
establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the foreign
language, and to understand key aspects of the target culture.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREXA03
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French 3A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
(C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in the language is
equivalent to AS level, or as a progression from Intermediate 1. It develops their ability to
use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to
establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the foreign
language, and to understand key aspects of the target culture.
MODULE AIMS:
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in the language is equivalent to AS
level, or as a progression from Intermediate 1. It develops their ability to use both the spoken and
written language effectively beyond routine situations, to establish and maintain effective social
and working relations with speakers of the foreign language, and to understand key aspects of the
target culture.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREXB03
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French 3B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
(C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in the language is
equivalent to AS level, or as a progression from Intermediate 1. It develops their ability to
use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to
establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the foreign
language, and to understand key aspects of the target culture.
MODULE AIMS:
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in the language is equivalent to AS
level, or as a progression from Intermediate 1. It develops their ability to use both the spoken and
written language effectively beyond routine situations, to establish and maintain effective social
and working relations with speakers of the foreign language, and to understand key aspects of the
target culture.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX0004
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 4, 5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French Advanced 1
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is aimed at students with A level or equivalent in the foreign language, or as
a progression from Intermediate 2. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar and
vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the student’s
communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to
the foreign country today.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will concentrate on consolidating the students’ competence, both
communicative and cognitive, in the foreign language at an advanced level. It will
reinforce students’ grammatical and lexical knowledge of the language and their ability to
establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the foreign
language.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX004A
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4, 5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French Advanced 1A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is aimed at students with A Level or equivalent in the foreign language, or as a
progression from Intermediate 2. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar and
vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the student’s
communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to the
foreign country today.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will concentrate on consolidating the student’s competence, both
communicative and cognitive, in the foreign language at an advanced level. It will reinforce
students’ grammatical and lexical knowledge of the language and their ability to establish
and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the foreign language.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX004B
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4, 5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French Advanced 1B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is aimed at students with A level or equivalent in the foreign language, or as
a progression from Intermediate 2. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar and
vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the student’s
communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to
the foreign country today.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will concentrate on consolidating the students’ competence, both
communicative and cognitive, in the foreign language at an advanced level. It will
reinforce students’ grammatical and lexical knowledge of the language and their ability to
establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the foreign
language.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX0005
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 1, 2 or 3
MODULE TITLE: French Advanced 2
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 1, or for other students who
have pursued their study of the foreign language beyond A level or its equivalent. It will
further extend their ability to communicate in more complex situations and their
understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to
developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in the foreign country.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further the establishment of a solid communicative and cognitive
competence in the foreign language and extend this competence to areas of practical
application that are relevant to spending a period of residence in the foreign country.
This general aim will be pursued in all four major skill areas.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX005A
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4, 5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French Advanced 2A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 1, or for other students who
have pursued their study of the foreign language beyond A level or its equivalent. It will
further extend their ability to communicate in more complex situations and their
understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to
developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in the foreign country.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further the establishment of a solid communicative and cognitive
competence in the foreign language and extend this competence to areas of practical
application that are relevant to spending a period of residence in the foreign country.
This general aim will be pursued in all four major skill areas.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX005B
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4, 5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French Advanced 2B
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 1, or for other students who
have pursued their study of the foreign language beyond A level or its equivalent. It will
further extend their ability to communicate in more complex situations and their
understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to
developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in the foreign country.
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further the establishment of a solid communicative and cognitive
competence in the foreign language and extend this competence to areas of practical
application that are relevant to spending a period of residence in the foreign country.
This general aim will be pursued in all four major skill areas.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX0006
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French Advanced 3
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: COURSEWORK 30%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 2, and is normally aimed at
final year advanced students of the foreign language who have not had an extended
period of residence in the foreign country. It enables them to build on the advanced
language skills that they have already acquired and apply these to more specialised and
complex situations (such as presentation and translation).
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further develop a communicative competence in the foreign language
at an advanced level. It will enable students to perform confidently in their social and
working relations with speakers of the language, in both general and specialised areas.
They will be able to understand a large number of general aspects of the target culture.
In addition, they will be able to present matters of specialised interest to others and to
employ specialised writing and reading skills.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX006A
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4, 5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French Advanced 3A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed as a progression from a level equivalent to Advanced 2, and
normally aimed at final year advanced students of the foreign language who have not
had an extended period of residence in the foreign country. It enables them to build on
the advanced language skills they have already acquired and apply these to more
specialised and complex situations.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further develop a communicative competence in the foreign language
at an advanced level. It will enable students to perform confidently in their social and
working relations with speakers of the language, in both general and specialised areas.
They will be able to understand a large number of general aspects of the target culture.
In addition, they will be able to present matters of specialised interest to others and to
employ specialised writing and reading skills.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX006B
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French Advanced 3B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed as a progression from a level equivalent to Advanced 3A, and
normally aimed at final year advanced students of the foreign language who have not
had an extended period of residence in the foreign country. It enables them to build on
the advanced language skills they have already acquired and apply these to more
specialised and complex situations.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further develop a communicative competence in the foreign language
at an advanced level. It will enable students to perform confidently in their social and
working relations with speakers of the language, in both general and specialised areas.
They will be able to understand a large number of general aspects of the target culture.
In addition, they will be able to present matters of specialised interest to others and to
employ specialised writing and reading skills.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX0007
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French Advanced 4
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is normally taken by final year students of the foreign language who have
completed an extended period of residence in the foreign country. It builds on their
increased fluency and confidence, and their personal experience of the foreign culture,
and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more sophisticated and
demanding situations.
MODULE AIMS:
This module is normally taken as a final year module of degree standard enabling
students who have completed an extended period of residence abroad to develop
more specialised applications of the language skills already acquired.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX007A
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4, 5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French Advanced 4A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is normally taken by final year students of the foreign language who have
completed an extended period of residence in the foreign country. It builds on their
increased fluency and confidence, and personal experience of the foreign culture, and
enables them to develop the application of their skills in more sophisticated and
demanding situations.
MODULE AIMS:
This module is normally taken as a final year module of degree standard, enabling
students who have completed an extended period of residence abroad to develop
more specialised applications of the language skills already acquired.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: FREX007B
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: French Advanced 4B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is normally taken by final year students of the foreign language who have
completed an extended period of residence in the foreign country. It builds on their
increased fluency and confidence, and their personal experience of the foreign culture, and
enables them to develop the application of their skills in more sophisticated and demanding
situations.
MODULE AIMS:
This module is normally taken as a final year year module of degree standard enabling
students who have completed an extended period of residence abroad to develop more
specialised applications of the language skills already acquired.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: GERX01
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: German 1
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for beginners in the language, or those whose previous
qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative
competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social
relations with speakers of a foreign language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign
country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or
work setting.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at a basic
level. It will enable students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with
speakers of the language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country and communicate
using spoken language and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: GERXA01
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: German 1A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for beginners in the language, or those whose previous
qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative
competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social
relations with speakers of a foreign language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign
country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or
work setting.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at a basic
level. It will enable students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with
speakers of the language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country and communicate
using spoken language and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: GERXB01
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: German 1B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for beginners in the language, or those whose previous
qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative
competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social
relations with speakers of a foreign language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign
country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or
work setting.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at a basic
level. It will enable students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with
speakers of the language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country and
communicate using spoken language and simple written language in a limited social or
work setting.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: GERX02
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: German 2
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the
language is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from Basic. It
develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’
ability to establish social and working relations with speakers of the language, to
understand key aspects of the target culture, and to handle useful routine writing and
reading tasks.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at an
intermediate level. It will develop students’ ability to establish social and working
relations with speakers of the foreign language, to understand key aspects of the target
culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: GERXA02
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: German 2A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the
language is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from Basic. It
develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’
ability to establish social and working relations with speakers of the language, to
understand key aspects of the target culture, and to handle useful routine writing and
reading tasks.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at an
intermediate level. It will develop students’ ability to establish social and working
relations with speakers of the foreign language, to understand key aspects of the target
culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: GERXB02
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: German 2B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the
language is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from Basic. It
develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’
ability to establish social and working relations with speakers of the language, to
understand key aspects of the target culture, and to handle useful routine writing and
reading tasks.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at an
intermediate level. It will develop students’ ability to establish social and working
relations with speakers of the foreign language, to understand key aspects of the target
culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX01
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 4,5,or 6
MODULE TITLE: Spanish 1
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
(C1)COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for beginners in the language, or those whose previous
qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative
competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social
relations with speakers of a foreign language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign
country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or
work setting.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at a basic
level. It will enable students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with
speakers of the language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country and
communicate using spoken language and simple written language in a limited social or
work setting.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNXA01
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5,or 6
MODULE TITLE: Spanish 1A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
(C1)COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for beginners in the language, or those whose previous
qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative
competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate
social relations with speakers of a foreign language, negotiate everyday needs in a
foreign country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited
social or work setting.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at a basic
level. It will enable students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with
speakers of the language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country and
communicate using spoken language and simple written language in a limited social or
work setting.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNXB01
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5,or 6
MODULE TITLE: Spanish 1B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
(C1)COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for beginners in the language, or those whose previous
qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative
competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social
relations with speakers of a foreign language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign
country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or
work setting.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at a basic
level. It will enable students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with
speakers of the language, negotiate everyday needs in a foreign country and
communicate using spoken language and simple written language in a limited social or
work setting.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX02
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: Spanish 2
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
(C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the
language is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from Basic. It
develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability
to establish social and working relations with speakers of the language, to understand key
aspects of the target culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at an
intermediate level. It will develop students’ ability to establish social and working relations
with speakers of the foreign language, to understand key aspects of the target culture,
and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNXA02
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: Spanish 2A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
(C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the
language is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from Basic. It
develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’ ability
to establish social and working relations with speakers of the language, to understand key
aspects of the target culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at an
intermediate level. It will develop students’ ability to establish social and working relations
with speakers of the foreign language, to understand key aspects of the target culture, and
to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNXB02
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: Spanish 2B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
(C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience in the
language is at least equivalent to GCSE grade B, or as a progression from Basic. It
develops communicative competence at an intermediate level, improving students’
ability to establish social and working relations with speakers of the language, to
understand key aspects of the target culture, and to handle useful routine writing and
reading tasks.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at an
intermediate level. It will develop students’ ability to establish social and working
relations with speakers of the foreign language, to understand key aspects of the target
culture, and to handle useful routine writing and reading tasks.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX03
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: Spanish 3
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in the language is
equivalent to AS level, or as a progression from Intermediate 1. It develops their ability
to use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to
establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the foreign
language, and to understand key aspects of the target culture.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at
an intermediate level. It will enable students to establish and maintain effective social
and working relations with speakers of the language and understand key aspects of the
target culture. They will also be able informally to present matters of general interest to
others and handle general writing and reading tasks.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNXA03
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: Spanish 3A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in the language is
equivalent to AS level, or as a progression from Intermediate 1. It develops their ability
to use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to
establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the
foreign language, and to understand key aspects of the target culture.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at
an intermediate level. It will enable students to establish and maintain effective social
and working relations with speakers of the language and understand key aspects of
the target culture. They will also be able informally to present matters of general
interest to others and handle general writing and reading tasks.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNXB03
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4,5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: Spanish 3B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is aimed at students whose previous experience in the language is
equivalent to AS level, or as a progression from Intermediate 1. It develops their ability
to use both the spoken and written language effectively beyond routine situations, to
establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the
foreign language, and to understand key aspects of the target culture.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further develop a communicative competence in a foreign language at
an intermediate level. It will enable students to establish and maintain effective social
and working relations with speakers of the language and understand key aspects of
the target culture. They will also be able informally to present matters of general
interest to others and handle general writing and reading tasks.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX0004
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 1, 2 or 3
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Advanced 1
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is aimed at students with A level or equivalent in the foreign language, or
as a progression from Intermediate 2. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar
and vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the
student’s communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of
relevance to the foreign country today.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will concentrate on consolidating the students’ competence, both
communicative and cognitive, in the foreign language at an advanced level. It will
reinforce students’ grammatical and lexical knowledge of the language and their ability
to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the
foreign language.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX004A
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 4, 5 or 6
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Advanced 1A
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is aimed at students with A level or equivalent in the foreign language, or
as a progression from Intermediate 2. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar
and vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the
student’s communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of
relevance to the foreign country today.
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 100%
MODULE AIMS:
This module will concentrate on consolidating the students’ competence, both
communicative and cognitive, in the foreign language at an advanced level. It will
reinforce students’ grammatical and lexical knowledge of the language and their ability
to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the
foreign language.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX004B
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 1, 2 or 3
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Advanced 1B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is aimed at students with A level or equivalent in the foreign language, or
as a progression from Intermediate 2. It aims to consolidate knowledge of grammar and
vocabulary and to provide a firm base for future studies. At the same time the student’s
communicative competence is developed through the study of materials of relevance to
the foreign country today.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will concentrate on consolidating the students’ competence, both
communicative and cognitive, in the foreign language at an advanced level. It will
reinforce students’ grammatical and lexical knowledge of the language and their ability
to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the
foreign language.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX0005
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 1, 2 or 3
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Advanced 2
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 1, or for other students who
have pursued their study of the foreign language beyond A level or its equivalent. It will
further extend their ability to communicate in more complex situations and their
understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to
developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in the foreign country.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further the establishment of a solid communicative and cognitive
competence in the foreign language and extend this competence to areas of practical
application that are relevant to spending a period of residence in the foreign country.
This general aim will be pursued in all four major skill areas.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX005A
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 1, 2 or 3
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Advanced 2A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 1, or for other students who
have pursued their study of the foreign language beyond A level or its equivalent. It will
further extend their ability to communicate in more complex situations and their
understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to
developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in the foreign country.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further the establishment of a solid communicative and cognitive
competence in the foreign language and extend this competence to areas of practical
application that are relevant to spending a period of residence in the foreign country.
This general aim will be pursued in all four major skill areas.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX005B
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 1, 2 or 3
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Advanced 2B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 1, or for other students who
have pursued their study of the foreign language beyond A level or its equivalent. It will
further extend their ability to communicate in more complex situations and their
understanding of the structures of the language. Particular attention is paid to
developing skills of relevance to a study or work placement in the foreign country.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further the establishment of a solid communicative and cognitive
competence in the foreign language and extend this competence to areas of practical
application that are relevant to spending a period of residence in the foreign country.
This general aim will be pursued in all four major skill areas.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX0006
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 2 or 3
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Advanced 3
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed as a progression from Advanced 2, and is normally aimed at
final year advanced students of the foreign language who have not had an extended
period of residence in the foreign country. It enables them to build on the advanced
language skills that they have already acquired and apply these to more specialised and
complex situations (such as presentation and translation).
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further develop a communicative competence in the foreign language
at an advanced level. It will enable students to perform confidently in their social and
working relations with speakers of the language, in both general and specialised areas.
They will be able to understand a large number of general aspects of the target culture.
In addition, they will be able to present matters of specialised interest to others and to
employ specialised writing and reading skills.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX006A
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 1, 2 or 3
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Advanced 3A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed as a progression from a level equivalent to Advanced 2, and
normally aimed at final year advanced students of the foreign language who have not
had an extended period of residence in the foreign country. It enables them to build on
the advanced language skills they have already acquired and apply these to more
specialised and complex situations.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further develop a communicative competence in the foreign language
at an advanced level. It will enable students to perform confidently in their social and
working relations with speakers of the language, in both general and specialised areas.
They will be able to understand a large number of general aspects of the target culture.
In addition, they will be able to present matters of specialised interest to others and to
employ specialised writing and reading skills.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX006B
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 2 or 3
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Advanced 3B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed as a progression from a level equivalent to Advanced 3A, and
normally aimed at final year advanced students of the foreign language who have not
had an extended period of residence in the foreign country. It enables them to build on
the advanced language skills they have already acquired and apply these to more
specialised and complex situations.
MODULE AIMS:
This module will further develop a communicative competence in the foreign language
at an advanced level. It will enable students to perform confidently in their social and
working relations with speakers of the language, in both general and specialised areas.
They will be able to understand a large number of general aspects of the target culture.
In addition, they will be able to present matters of specialised interest to others and to
employ specialised writing and reading skills.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX0007
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 2 or 3
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Advanced 4
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is normally taken by final year students of the foreign language who have
completed an extended period of residence in the foreign country. It builds on their
increased fluency and confidence, and their personal experience of the foreign culture,
and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more sophisticated and
demanding situations.
MODULE AIMS:
This module is normally taken as a final year module of degree standard enabling
students who have completed an extended period of residence abroad to develop more
specialised applications of the language skills already acquired.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX007A
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 1, 2 or 3
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Advanced 4A
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 100%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is normally taken by final year students of the foreign language who have
completed an extended period of residence in the foreign country. It builds on their
increased fluency and confidence, and personal experience of the foreign culture, and
enables them to develop the application of their skills in more sophisticated and
demanding situations.
MODULE AIMS:
This module is normally taken as a final year module of degree standard, enabling
students who have completed an extended period of residence abroad to develop more
specialised applications of the language skills already acquired.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
As determined by the teaching team.
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SPNX007B
CREDITS: 10
LEVEL: 2 or 3
MODULE TITLE: Spanish Advanced 4B
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 30%
EXAMINATION 70%
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
This module is normally taken by final year students of the foreign language who have
completed an extended period of residence in the foreign country. It builds on their
increased fluency and confidence, and their personal experience of the foreign culture,
and enables them to develop the application of their skills in more sophisticated and
demanding situations.
MODULE AIMS:
This module is normally taken as a final year module of degree standard enabling
students who have completed an extended period of residence abroad to develop more
specialised applications of the language skills already acquired.
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