DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BA (Hons)
Languages and International Tourism
DT 514 / DT 518 / DT 519 / DT 520
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2015-2016
Languages
Department of Languages
&
Hospitality Management and Tourism
Department of Tourism
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... 2
Section 1 – General Information .......................................................................................... 3
Year Coordinators .............................................................................................................. 3
Duration of Programme ..................................................................................................... 3
Student Timetables............................................................................................................. 3
Recommended Readings/Textbooks .................................................................................. 4
General Student Regulations.............................................................................................. 4
General Schedule of Examinations .................................................................................... 4
Student Support Services ................................................................................................... 4
Library Facilities ................................................................................................................ 4
Student Union/Clubs/Activities ......................................................................................... 4
Examinations and Vacation Periods .................................................................................. 4
Academic Calendar 2014/2015 .......................................................................................... 6
Review Week ..................................................................................................................... 8
Locations ............................................................................................................................ 8
Section 2 Programme Structure Year 1 ............................................................................... 9
Schematic of Year 1 Programme Structure / Layout ......................................................... 9
Contact Hours: Year 1 Core Modules .............................................................................. 10
Assessment: Year 1 Modules ........................................................................................... 10
Year 1 Optional Modules ................................................................................................. 10
Section 3 Programme Structure Year 2 ............................................................................. 12
Schematic of Year 2 Programme Structure / Layout ....................................................... 12
Contact Hours: Year 2 Core Modules .............................................................................. 13
Assessment: Year 2 Modules ........................................................................................... 13
Year 2 Optional Modules ................................................................................................. 13
Section 4 Programme Structure Year 3 ............................................................................. 15
Schematic of Year 3 Programme Structure / Layout ....................................................... 15
Schematic of Programme Structure / Layout ................................................................... 15
Section 5 Programme Structure Year 4 ............................................................................. 17
Schematic of Year 4 Programme Structure / Layout ....................................................... 17
Contact Hours: Year 4 Modules ...................................................................................... 18
Assessment: Year 4 Modules ........................................................................................... 18
Year 4 Optional Modules ................................................................................................. 19
Section 6 - Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 20
Schematic of programme structure
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Section 1 – General Information
The BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism is a dual-discipline 50/50 course
administered by the School of Languages, Law and Society and the School of Hospitality
Management and Tourism, both located within the College of Arts and Tourism at DIT.
Students combine the study of two subject areas: a language either Chinese, French, German
or Spanish at post-leaving certificate level and International Tourism. Students will benefit
from the international reputation of both Schools whose experience and knowledge are
reflected in the programme modules.
Programme Chair & year tutors/co-ordinators
Name
Programme
Co-Chair
Dr Catherine
Spencer
Yr 1&2
Languages
Martin O’Neill
Yr 1&2
Tourism
Dr Kevin
Griffin
Year 3 & 4
Languages
(& Erasmus
exchange coordinators)
Year 3 & 4
Tourism
Dr Catherine
Spencer
Office
Location
Room KA309
Kevin Street
Annex
Room 26,
Cathal Brugha
Street
Room 206
Sackville
Place,
Room KA309
Kevin Street
Annex
Phone
Email
402 4556
catherine.spencer@dit.ie
402 4466
martin.oneill@dit.ie
402 7593
kevin.griffin@dit.ie
402 4556
catherine.spencer@dit.ie
tbc
Duration of Programme
The BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism is a 4-year, level 8, Honours Degree
Programme.
Student Timetables
Timetables for all DIT Programmes are available at the following website:
http://webtimetables.dit.ie/TTSuiteRBLIVE/
Directions for using the website (including username / password) are available at:
http://www.dit.ie/registration/studentclasstimetables/
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Recommended Readings/Textbooks
See individual modules descriptors on CourseWise and/or the recommended readings provided
by lecturers http://www.dit.ie/catalogue/
General Student Regulations
Students are advised to inform themselves of the regulations applying to students which are
located at: http://dit.ie/registration/hererules/
A particularly useful document on this page is the DIT Student Charter, which outlines the
expectations we have of our students, and also what they can expect of us.
http://dit.ie/media/campuslife/olddocuments/DITStudentCharter.pdf
An issue you will hear commented on frequently is plagiarism, have a look at the Institute’s
guidelines on plagiarism here:
http://www.dit.ie/media/library/documents/researchersandplagiarism.pdf
General Schedule of Examinations
There are two examination periods in any given academic year; one in September and the other
in January. Schedules for each of the two examination periods are generally posted
electronically to each student via their DIT Student Email Account.
Student Support Services
For an assortment of support services available to you see the following websites:
http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/campuslifeoffice/
http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/studentsupport/
http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/disability/exams***
Library Facilities
http://www.dit.ie/library/
Student Union/Clubs/Activities
http://www.ditsu.ie/
http://www.socs.dit.ie/socs/
***
Please note: Exam accommodations recommended by the Disability Service are based on the DAWN
Examination Policy (available to download at: http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/disability/exams).
Students are advised that a spelling & grammar waiver is typically extended to a student with
dyslexia for exam situations, except in the case of exams where their knowledge of the
structure/grammar/syntax etc .of a language is being examined.
Examinations and Vacation Periods
On the next page you will find a provisional calendar for the 2015-2016 Academic Session.
Please read it carefully and note the following:
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Attendance at class during the semester is compulsory. You must not arrange holidays or
travel during the thirteen class contact weeks of each semester.
Examinations may take place twice per year, in December/January and May/early June.
Supplemental (repeat) exams take place in late August/early September.
December/January exams take place in the final weeks of semester 1.
Summer exams generally take place over two weeks in May.
The dates for the supplemental examination session are normally available from late June
It is vital that you do not book holidays or plan to travel during the class or examination
periods. It is equally important that you do not plan such activities for late August/early
September until you are sure you have passed all modules for the year.
It is not possible to reschedule missed exams. Missed exams count as a failed attempt.
This will also apply to other forms of assessments scheduled during the examination
periods, such as presentations, oral exams, written tests and submission of assessed work.
Rescheduling of such activities can only happen where certified medical evidence of
illness has been supplied.
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Academic Calendar 2015/2016
(The Academic Year comprises 2 Semesters of 15 weeks during which student learning and assessment
takes place.)
Academic Calendar 2015/2016
Semester 1
August 2015
17/08/15
24/08/15
Reassessment (2014/15)
Reassessment (2014/15)
September 2015
01/09/15
Academic Year commences
2015/16
07/09/15
14/09/15
1
21/09/15
2
28/09/15
05/10/15
3
4
12/10/15
19/10/15
5
6
26/10/15
7*
November 2015
02/11/15
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December 2015
09/11/15
16/11/15
23/11/15
30/11/15
07/12/15
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10
11
12
13
January 2016
14/12/15
21/12/15
28/12/15
04/01/16
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Christmas
Christmas
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October 2015
Semester of 15 weeks to include 12 weeks
teaching
Review Week (unless otherwise arranged)*
Review week to be used either for revision,
reading, field visits, lectures, interim tests,
formative assessment feedback etc. To be
applied in week 7, except where otherwise
arranged
Weeks 14 and 15 provide flexibility to allow
exams or marking during this time
Semester 2
11/01/16
18/01/16
25/01/16
1
February 2016
01/02/16
08/02/16
15/02/16
22/02/16
29/02/16
2
3
4
5
6
March 2016
07/03/16
7
6
Semester of 15 weeks that normally
includes 12 weeks teaching
April 2016
May 2016
14/03/16
21/03/16
28/03/16
04/04/16
11/04/16
18/04/16
25/04/16
02/05/16
09/05/16
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Easter break
Easter break
9
10
11
12
13*
14
16/05/16
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Review Week (unless otherwise arranged)*
Review week to be used either for revision,
reading, field visits, lectures, interim tests,
formative assessment feedback etc. To be
applied in week 13, except where otherwise
arranged.
Weeks 14 and 15 provide flexibility to allow
exams or marking during this time
23/05/16
30/05/16
June 2016
06/06/16
13/06/16
Student feedback and Appeals
Student feedback and Appeals
Review weeks to be confirmed by schools
**Language classes for 4th-year students will begin Monday 21st September 2015
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Review Week
Some schools in the Institute utilise a Review Week in each Semester. This is a week which is
structured to allow for activities such as tutorials, fieldwork, research, assignment
preparation/submission etc.
Locations
Your Classes are divided between the Cathal Brugha Street / Sackville Place Campus for
Tourism modules and the Kevin St / Aungier St. Campus for language modules.
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Section 2
Programme Structure Year 1
BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism
DT514 / DT518 / DT519 / DT520
The Programme Structure for year one of the BA (Hons) Languages and International
Tourism are outlined in the following tables.
Schematic of Year 1 Programme Structure / Layout
The following Tables outline the core and optional Modules, offered on the BA (Hons)
Languages and International Tourism Programme, the semester each module is delivered, the
number of contact hours, self-directed learning load, and the ECT credits per module as well
as assessment and examination criteria.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Major Language – Culture & Society (10 ECT - Core)
Major Language - Communication (10 ECT - Core)
Minor Language 1 (10 ECT - Option)
OR
Introduction to Modern Literature in Major Language (10 ECT - Option)
OR
Culture, Identity & Memory (10 ECT - Option)
Dt514 Chinese:
Tourism Studies
Tourism Destinations
(5 ECT - Core)
(5 ECT - Core)
Tourism Marketing 1
Management 1
(5 ECT - Core)
(5 ECT - Core)
IT: Data Prep & Presentation
(5 ECT - Core)
Accounting for Tourism
(5 ECT - Core)
Minimum CEFR exit level A2+ (major language; A1 Minor language)
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Contact Hours: Year 1 Core Modules
BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism
Year 1 Modules - Contact Hours
Self
Contact
Module Title (& Code)
Semester
Directed
Hours
Learning
Major Language Culture & Society
1&2
72
128
Major Language Communication
1&2
72
128
Language Option 1
1&2
72
128
Chinese
1&2
108
192
Tourism Studies (TFTR1001)
1
36
64
Marketing 1 (TFMK1001)
1
36
64
IT: Data Prep & Presentation
1
36
64
(TFIT1002)
Tourism Destinations (TFTR1003)
2
36
64
Management 1 (TFMG1003)
2
36
64
Accounting for Tourism (TFAC1008)
2
36
64
Total Credits Year 1
Total
Learning.
Hours
200
200
200
300
100
100
ECTS
Credits
10
10
10
15
5
5
100
5
100
100
100
5
5
5
60
Assessment: Year 1 Modules
The following table gives an indication of the assessment and exam breakdown for the core
modules.
BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism
Year 1 Assessment of Modules
Module / Code
Major Language Culture and
Society
Major Language Communication
Language Option 1
Chinese
Tourism Studies (TFTR1001)
Marketing 1 (TFMK1001)
IT: Data Prep & Presentation
(TFIT1002)
Tourism Destinations (TFTR1003)
Management 1 (TFMG1003)
Accounting for Tourism
(TFAC1008)
Optional Modules
Minor Language 1 : (French/
German/ Italian/ Russian Spanish/)
Introduction to Modern French /
German / Spanish Literature
Culture, Identity & Memory
Semester
Assessment
Exam
Duration
1&2
CA: 40%
Oral 60%
-
1&2
1&2
CA: 40%
Written Exam 60%
3 hours
Please see Language Option Assessment Table
See Chinese - module descriptors
CA: 30%
Written Exam 70%
2 hours
CA: 40%
Written Exam 60%
2 hours
CA: 50%
CA 50%
CA 50%
Written Exam 50%
2 hours
1
1
1
2
2
CA 40%
Written Exam 60%
2 hours
2
CA 40%
Written Exam 60%
2.5 hours
1&2
Oral: 30%
CA: 20%
Written Exam: 50%
3 hours
1&2
CA: 50%
Written Exam: 50%
3 hours
1&2
CA: 50%
Written Exam: 50%
3 hours
Year 1 Optional Modules
Language option modules are offered subject to minimum numbers.
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Section 3 Programme Structure Year 2
BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism
DT514 / DT518 / DT519 / DT520
The Programme Structure for Year two of the BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism
is outlined in the following tables.
Schematic of Year 2 Programme Structure / Layout
The following Tables outline the core and optional Modules, offered on Year 2 of the BA (Hons)
Languages and International Tourism programme, the semester each module is delivered, the
number of contact hours, self-directed learning load, and the ECT credits per module as well
as assessment and examination criteria.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Major Language - Translation & Linguistic Proficiency : (10 ECT - Core)
Major Language - Professional Communications and Preparation for the Year Abroad (10
ECT - Core)
Minor Language 2 (10 ECT - Option) OR
Classic and Contemporary Literature - Major Language (10 ECT - Option)
OR
Intercultural Studies ( S1) & European Myths in Literature & Culture (S2) (10 ECT - Option)
3 Chinese language modules (3x10 credits)
Sem 1 & Sem 2
Sustainable Tourism
International HRM
(5 ECT - Core)
(5 ECT - Core)
E-Tourism
Tourism Law
(5 ECT - Core)
(5 ECT - Core)
Festival and Event Impacts
(5 ECT - Core)
Tourism Enterprise Development
(5 ECT – Core)
Minimum CEFR exit level: Major – B1; Minor – A1+
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Contact Hours: Year 2 Core Modules
BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism
Year 2 Modules - Contact Hours
Module Title (& Code)
Contact
Hours
Self
Directed
Learning
Total
Learning.
Hours
ECTS
Credits
3&4
72
128
200
10
3&4
72
128
200
10
3&4
3
72
36
128
64
200
100
10
5
3
36
64
100
5
3
4
4
36
36
36
64
64
64
100
100
100
5
5
5
4
36
64
100
5
Semester
Major Language Translation &
Linguistic Proficiency
Major Language Professional
Communication & Prep for Yr abroad
Language Options 2
Sustainable Tourism (TFTR2005)
Festivals and Event Impacts
(TFEV4007)
E-Tourism (TFIT3008)
International HRM (TFMG2002)
Tourism Law (TFLW3002)
Tourism Enterprise Development
(TFMG3012)
Total Credits Year 2
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Assessment: Year 2 Modules
The following table gives an indication of the assessment and exam breakdown for the
Programme modules.
BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism
Year 2 Assessment of Modules
Module / Code
Major Language Translation & Linguistic
Proficiency
Major Language Professional Communication
& Prep for Yr abroad
OPTION
Minor Language 2 (French/ German/ Italian/
Spanish)
Classic and Contemporary French / German /
Spanish Literature
Intercultural Studies (CULT 2103) (Sem 1)
European Myths in Literature and Culture
(CRIT 2017) (Sem 2)
Sustainable Tourism (TFTR2005)
Festivals and Event Impacts (TFEV4007)
Semester
Assessment
Exam
Duration
3&4
CA 40%
60
3 hours
3&4
I: CA 20%
2: Oral 40%
40%
3 hours
3&4
CA 20%
Oral – 30%
50%
3 hours
3&4
50%
50%
3 hours
3
50%
50%
3 hours
4
50%
50%
3
3
1: 50%
1: 30%
1: 50%
2: 50%
1: 40%
No
1: 40%
50%
70%
2 hours
2 hours
No
N/A
60%
100%
60%
2 hours
3 hours
3 hours
E-Tourism (TFIT3008)
3
International HRM (TFMG2002)
Tourism Law (TFLW3002)
Tourism Enterprise Development (TFMG3012)
4
4
4
Year 2 Optional Modules
Language option modules are offered subject to minimum numbers.
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Section 4 Programme Structure Year 3
BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism
DT514 / DT518 / DT519 / DT520
Schematic of Year 3 Programme Structure / Layout
The following Table outline the structure of year three of the BA (Hons) Languages and
International Tourism programme.
Schematic of Programme Structure / Layout
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Y3
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ERASMUS
Study Abroad in Partner University 15
ECTS
Language Competency [Oral and
written exam on return from year
abroad & Country Notebook]15 ECTS
Work Placement / Internship
In country of target language
30 ECTS
30 ECTS
Minimum CEFR exit level: Major – B1; Minor – A1+
On the third year abroad students are required to spend a period of time studying at a partner
university and complete a work placement.
Study in Partner University
15 ECTS
The 15 ECTS are gained through participation and examinations of the modules taken at the
partner university. Students may take a range of language and tourism modules amounting to
15 ECTS. Students also sign a learning agreement confirming they have selected the required
number of modules. Please ensure that you consult with, respond to and communicate regularly with your
Erasmus co-ordinators!
Language Competency
15 ECTS
A further 15 ECTS are acquired by students through engagement with language improvement
activities during their stay abroad. Students also deepen their knowledge of the history and
culture of the host foreign country. Students are required to complete an oral and written
examination (80%) prior to the start of 4th year and to complete a ‘Country Notebook’ (20%)
by the end of Semester 1 of their third year and in consultation with Erasmus co-ordinators.
Professional internship and career management – Tourism
30 ECTS
This period of planned work based learning is to be completed in an organisation or in a
market sector aligned with course content. Students are required to participate in predeparture seminars and to report and reflect on a variety of aspects of the work placement
programme: career management skills, preparation, self-assessment etc.
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Placement Module assessment breakdown and submission deadlines
Approximate dates of
submission
Module element
Pre Placement preparation
Careers Portfolio
Placement Induction Professional Placement
Protocol Declaration
Work Placement Agreement Form
Part 1. Case Study of Organisation (30
marks) 1000 words
Part 2. Role within the Organisation, Training
& Induction (20 marks) 500 words
Part 3. Learning/Skills Development (20
marks) 500 words
Part 4. Reflection on Whole Placement (30
marks) 1000 words
Employers Appraisal
De-briefing session
25%
25%
Year 2
Pass/fail
Prior to commencement
of placement
End of April
Submission
Language
Length
Weighting
Pass/fail
End of May
End of June
50%
End of July
End of July
September
30 CREDITS
BA (Hons) Languages & International Tourism
Mark
Pass/fail
Pass/fail
100%
Country Note-Book
28th February
Target Language
Approx. 2000 words
20% of mark for language competency
Reflective commentary [in agreement with lecturer/co-ordinator] to
include reference to (some) of the following:
*Arrival in the TL country, first impression, challenges, accommodation
(search, type etc.)
*Comparisons: Partner university and your home university: eg.
modules/courses chosen, teaching & learning styles/modes;
assessments, attendance requirements, class interaction/group
dynamics etc.
*Different skills acquired, types of learning
*Adaptation strategies, intercultural learning, coping strategies
*Cultural Visits undertaken during your stay – sites, centres, locations
visited
*Learning moments – specific happy/difficult/strange/alienating
episodes from which you learned something valuable about the culture,
yourself, your learning abroad etc.
*Friendship; student life; life in the ‘Erasmus bubble’
Reflection to include review of your 5 months as a student in the foreign
university. Perhaps too some reference to your search for placement.
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Section 5 Programme Structure Year 4
BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism
DT514 / DT518 / DT519 / DT520
The Programme Structure for Year four of the BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism
is outlined in the following tables.
Schematic of Year 4 Programme Structure / Layout
The following Tables outline the core and optional Modules, offered on Year 4 of the BA (Hons)
Languages and International Tourism programme, the semester each module is delivered, the
number of contact hours, self-directed learning load, and the ECT credits per module as well
as assessment and examination criteria.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Major Language for Business : (10 ECT - Core)
Major Language – Language Industry Project (10 ECT - Core)
Minor Language 3 (10 ECT - Option) OR
Major Language Current Affairs (10 ECT - Option)
OR
Translation Studies (10 ECT - Option)
Global to Local Tourism
(5 ECT - Core)
Strategic Management Seminars
(10 ECT - Core)
Contemporary Tourism Issues
(5 ECT - Core)
Research Methods
(5 ECT - Core)
Tourism in Developing Countries
(5 ECT – Core)
Minimum Exit CEFR level; Major – B2; Minor A1+
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Contact Hours: Year 4 Modules
BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism
Module Title (& Code)
Semester
Major Language for Business
7&8
Major Language – Language Industry Project
7&8
Language Option
Global to Local Tourism
Contemporary Tourism Issues
Research Methods
Strategic Management Seminars
Tourism in Developing Countries
Total Credits Year 4
7&8
7
7
7
8
8
Contact
Hours
SelfDirected
Learning
Total
Learning.
Hours
ECTS
Credits
128
200
10
128
200
10
128
64
64
64
64
64
200
100
100
100
200
100
10
5
5
5
10
5
60
72
3 hrs/week
(+possible
4th hour)
Liaison with
lecturers
72
36
36
36
72
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Assessment: Year 4 Modules
The following table gives an indication of the assessment and exam breakdown for the
Programme modules. Additional details included in 4th-year assessment schedule.
Module Code
BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism
Year 4 Assessment of Modules
Semester
assessment
Core - Major Language for Business
7&8
Class test
(20%)
January
Core – Major Language – Language Industry
Project
7&8
2 x written
reports
(50%)
Exam
Oral
(40%) &
written
exam
(40%)
& End-of
Module
Oral
Present
ation
(50%)
Duration
4 hour
written
exam
N/A
& Language Option
Minor language or
7&8
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Class test
(10%)
Dec
End-ofyear oral
examina
tion
(40%)
Written
exam
(50%)
3 hour
Module Code
BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism
Year 4 Assessment of Modules
Semester
assessment
Translation
Current Affairs
7&8
2-3 class
tests (50%)
Dec/Feb/Mar
7&8
Class test
(10%)
Oral
presentation
(10%)
Exam
Written
examina
tion
(50%
End-ofyear
Oral
(30%)
+
Written
examina
tion
(50%)
Duration
NO
N/A
3 hour
3 hour
7
Global to Local Tourism
Contemporary Tourism Issues
7
Research Methods
Strategic Management Seminars
Tourism in Developing Countries
7
8
8
1: Ass 30%
2. Ass. 70%
Year 4 Optional Modules
Language option modules are offered subject to minimum numbers. See 4th year memo/module handbooks for detailed
breakdown of assessments and assessment schedule. Further detail about module content, assessment mode and exam is
available in module descriptors and from lecturers.
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Section 6 - Frequently Asked Questions
IMPORTANT: The following notes are not intended to represent a definitive
interpretation of the Institute's regulations. In every case students should read the full
regulations, especially DIT's General Assessment Regulations booklet which can be
downloaded from: http://dit.ie/registration/hererules/
1.
Who sets and marks the examinations?
The examination for each module is normally set and marked by the lecturer who teaches it.
Where there are two or more lecturers for a module, the paper is jointly set and corrected by
both lecturers. The external examiner (see below) approves the questions set and reviews the
marks awarded. Exam scripts are anonymous.
2.
How many subjects are there on the Languages and International Tourism programme?
There are three (3) modules in languages and six (6) Tourism modules per full academic year
i.e. three (3) chosen languages modules and three (3) tourism related modules in each semester.
3.
Can I repeat any failed modules?
Any courses you fail can be repeated in the supplemental exams at the end of August
/beginning of September. You may be eligible to compensate up to 15 ECTS provided all
marks for those 15 ECTS are between 35% and 39%.
Repeat examinations (called "Supplemental" Exams) start at the end of August, where failed
modules can be taken again. Modules still not passed can be repeated at the following sitting
and again the following autumn. Please read the GENERAL ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS
carefully on this point.
It is important to strive towards passing all subjects at the first attempt, as second or subsequent
attempts are recorded on your transcript of results. The transcript of results is an official
document frequently sought by employers to establish your academic record.
4.
Do I simply have to pass each module to progress to the next year of the programme?
Students can progress to subsequent years of the programme by simply achieving 40% in each
module. However, it is very unwise to simply seek to achieve 40%. The classification of your
degree is largely determined by what you learn in each year. The opportunity to progress to
higher level courses is determined by your results. Even if you choose not to continue with
further study, potential employers seek out students who have a track record of good marks
throughout their programme.
5.
Can I move on to the next year of the programme carrying failed modules and repeat
them subsequently?
Students in may be permitted to proceed to the next year of their programme carrying one
failed module. However, the student must pass the carried module so that results of the
subsequent year can be considered.
In the specific case of Second Year students, they must pass all their exams before being
allowed by DIT to avail of their study abroad Semester in Year 3. In other words, Second Year
students will not be allowed to avail of their study abroad semester if any of their Second year
module results remain outstanding.
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6.
What exactly is an examination board?
This is a formal meeting of all examiners on a programme, held after the papers and
assessments have been marked. At the examination board each candidate's marks are reviewed
and recorded. A decision is made as to whether a student should pass, pass by compensation or
repeat.
7.
What is a Degree Classification in DIT?
The award of a Degree with Honours may be made with the classifications of First Class
Honours, Second Class Honours or Pass as set out in the table below.
Average Mark
Nature of
Classification
Band
Achievement
= 70%
Excellent Performance
First Class Honours
60% - 69%
Very Good Performance
Second Class Honours : Upper Division
50% - 59%
Good Performance
Second Class Honours : Lower Division
40% - 49%
Satisfactory Performance
Pass
8.
What is an external examiner?
Every course has an external examiner, who is appointed for a three year period. The external
examiner is normally a senior academic from another institution whose role is to monitor the
examinations and the evaluation process to ensure adequate academic standards. The external
examiner reads and approves the examination papers, checks the examination scripts, attends
examination board meetings and formally reports to the examination board on her/his findings.
9.
How do I get my examination results?
You receive an email in your DIT email student account once results are released. You are then
able to access your results on EGB. For further details, please check
http://modularisation.dit.ie/studentinfo.htm
10.
What happens if I am unable to take an exam or am absent due to illness or other
unforeseen circumstances?
You should immediately contact your tutor / lecturer and forward a medical certificate or other
relevant documentation. You will have to repeat the missed examination at the next sitting. You
should also fill in a Personal Circumstances form with the Examinations Office. This form is
for students who are not able to attend an exam on the day, or who are absent from college. It
must be accompanied by professional opinion.
11.
Is continuous assessment compulsory?
A module is evaluated through a combination of continuous assessment(s) and / or an
examination. The final mark for a module is an aggregate of the various assessment marks.
Failure to submit or sit any assessment component of a module results in marks lost for that
module. In some instances, failure to complete a particular assessment will result in failure of
the module in question.
12.
What happens if I am late submitting material for continuous assessment?
Materials for assessment may be subject to a penalty or may not be accepted, unless you have a
valid and documented case.
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13.
Do I have to attend all lectures?
It is compulsory to attend lectures and take part in any coursework required by lecturers.
14.
What is the Year Co-ordinator’s role?
If you have a problem with your course, you should in the first instance discuss the matter
directly with the lecturer concerned. If this does not solve the problem, you should approach the
Year Co-ordinator or Tutor. There are also student representatives on the Course Committee
who can be approached for advice, or you can discuss the issue with the Student Union.
15.
What is the role of the Head of School?
The Head of the School of Languages (Ms Maria-Jose Gonzalez) with the Head of the School
of Hospitality Management and Tourism (Dr. Dominic Dillane) has overall responsibility for
the programme. The Heads of School coordinate the activities of the Assistant Heads of School
who manage the programme..
16.
Can students contact lecturers or talk to them outside of lecture time?
Students are encouraged to approach their lecturer about any concerns they may have during
the course of the programme. Lecturers’ contact details are available on the DIT website.
17.
Who can I talk to about personal problems?
Student counsellors and/or chaplains are available for problems of a personal nature. This
service is free of charge.
18.
Registering for your examinations
During each year of the programme you must register for your examinations. Registration
forms are available in the Examinations Office. You will be advised of the deadline well in
advance. Late registration will incur a fine.
19.
Appeals Procedure
Having discussed any problems informally with your lecturer / tutor, should you feel you have
grounds for appeal, contact the Examinations Office and the Head of School. The appeal must
be lodged within 7 working days after the results are released. Late submissions will not be
accepted.
20.
Registering for Repeat Examinations
Supplemental examinations take place at the end of August / beginning of September.
A registration form for the supplemental examinations will be posted with your examination
results in early July. If you have failed some modules, and if you have not received an
examination registration form by July 30th, you should contact the examinations office in order
to get an entry form and register for your supplemental examinations. There is a registration fee
for supplemental examinations.
21.
Results of Supplemental Examinations
These are normally published in the third week of September. The results are available on
EGB.
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From Sept 2015 document
Schematic of Programme Structure / Layout
BA (HONS) LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL TOURISM
Semester 1
Semester 2
Major Language - Communication (10 ECT - Core)
Major Language – Culture & society (10ECTS – Core)
OPTION Minor Language or Culture, Memory, Identity OR Literature (10 ECTS)
Tourism Studies
Tourism Destinations
(5 ECT - Core)
(5 ECT - Core)
Tourism Marketing 1
Management 1
(5 ECT - Core)
(5 ECT - Core)
Data Preparation and Presentation
Accounting for Tourism
(5 ECT - Core)
(5 ECT - Core)
Y2
Y3
Y4
Major Language - Translation & Linguistic Proficiency
(10 ECT - Core)
Major Language - Professional Communications and Preparation for the Year Abroad (10
ECT - Core)
Minor Language 2 (10 ECT - Option)
OR
Classic and Contemporary Literature - Major Language (10 ECT - Option)
OR
Intercultural Studies (5 ECT ) and European Myths (5 ECT) - (Option)
Chinese language Modules (3x10 ECTS)
Sem 1 & 2
Sustainable Tourism
International HRM
(5 ECT - Core)
(5 ECT - Core)
E-Tourism
Tourism Law
(5 ECT - Core)
(5 ECT - Core)
Festival and Event Impacts
(5 ECT - Core)
Tourism Enterprise Development
(5 ECT – Core)
ERASMUS Study Visit (Through target
language)
(30 ECT - Core)
Work Placement (In target language)
(30 ECT - Core)
Major Language - Language for Business (10 ECT - Core)
Major Language - Language Industry project (10 ECT - Core)
AND
Minor Language (10 ECT - Option)
OR
Major Language - Current Affairs (10 ECT - Option)
OR
Major Language – Translation Studies (10 ECT - Option)
Contemporary Tourism Issues
(5 ECT - Core)
Global to Local Tourism
(5 ECT - Core)
Research Methods
(5 ECT - Core)
Strategic Management Seminars
(10 ECT - Core)
Tourism in Developing Countries
(5 ECT – Core)
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