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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire.
2. Teaching Institution and Location of delivery
Preston City Campus and SCOPE, City University, Hong Kong
3. University School /Centre School of Journalism, Language and Communication
4. External Accreditation n/a
5. Title of Final Award BA (Hons) International Business Communication with (a Modern Foreign Language):
a) BA (Hons) International Business Communicationwith French
b) BA (Hons) International Business Communicationwith Germanc) BA (Hons) International Business Communicationwith Spanishd) BA (Hons) International Business Communicationwith Arabice) BA (Hons) International Business Communicationwith Japanesef) BA (Hons) International Business Communicationwith Chinese
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Full Time and Part-time
7. UCAS Code N1T6 (Arabic), N1T1 (Chinese), N1R1 (French), N1R2 (German)N1T2 (Japanese), N1R4 (Spanish)
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
Languages and Related Studies/Business and Management.
9. Other external influences Common European Framework for Languages(CEF) & IELTS
10. Date of production/ revision of this form
2 November 2009 revised June 2011March 2013 revised November 2015
11. Aims of the Programme
To enable students to communicate effectively in an international business environment using English and their chosen modern foreign language as the media.
To foster the acquisition of managerial and business related knowledge, skills and thinking styles.
To develop a broad critical understanding of cultural issues and their impact on organisations and businesses.
To develop a high level of individual and integrated communication skills in English and their chosen modern foreign language.
To develop students’ interpersonal skills, critical self-awareness and problem solving abilities.
To prepare students for further study of management and business and for managerial careers in linguistically and culturally diverse business environments.
To develop an active approach to Personal Development Planning as a life-long process.
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. the structure and syntax of language and a recognition of the norms of usage in language
A2. Forms of communication in business settings.
A3. Models of cultural differences.
A4. Business strategies and operations in general, principles, concepts and issues within specific business-related areas.
A5. A high level of English Language knowledge & skills
Teaching and Learning Methods
Tutor-led inputs and seminars.
Video-based analysis tasks
Structured, incremental tasks and activities
Guided reading for seminars and research projects
Simultaneous and group-based tasks, case studies and portfolios
Assessment methods
Portfolios of tasks
Oral presentations
Assessed simulations
Extended projects/essays
Dissertation (optional)
Classroom tests
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Systematic analysis of business language and forms of communication.
B2. Analysis and evaluation of current issues in international business and management.
B3. Effective business communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a multi-national team
B4.The ability to describe, explain and critically discuss, orally and in writing, English (and Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, depending on chosen pathways), recurrent themes and issues in international business communication)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Tutor-led inputs and seminars
Video-based analysis tasks
Structured, incremental language tasks and activities
Presentations and tasks based on guided reading and research projects.
Simulations and group-based tasks, case studies and portfolios.
Assessment methods
Portfolios of tasks.
Oral presentations
Assessment simulations
Extended projects/essays
Dissertation (optional)
Classroom tests
C. Thinking Skills
C1 Ability to apply knowledge to a variety of contexts, themes and issues.
C2 Critical analysis of contexts, themes and texts
C3 Synthesis of knowledge and ideas from a variety sources leading to generation of creative and /or original ideas
(oral and written). C4 Evaluation of own knowledge and that of others.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Tutor –led inputs and seminars. Video-based analysis tasks.
Case studies, simulations and independent learning tasks
Project and Dissertation supervision
Assessment methods
Project presentations Reports and essays
Portfolios Dissertation (optional)
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Effective communication in a wide range of inter-cultural contexts in English (English (and Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, depending on chosen pathways).
D2. Ability to continue learning, and to review own learning by adopting transferable skills for work and study; Including the use of IT.
D3. A self-reflexive approach to interpersonal communication across a wide range of familiar and unfamiliar cultural and business-related contexts.
D4. Ability to plan and organise work, and to work independently.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Tutor-led input Individual and group tasks Presentations
Simulations Portfolios
Assessment methods
Portfolio tasks Presentations Simulations
Essays, reports and assessment of group work
Dissertation (optional)
13. Programme Structures 14. Awards and Credits
Level Module Code
Module Title Credit rating
Level 4 Compulsory Modules Bachelor Honours DegreeRequires 360 credits including a minimum of 220 at level 5 or above and 100 credits at level 6
Bachelor DegreeRequires 320 credits including a minimum of 180 at level 5 or above and 60 at level 6
Dip HERequires 240 credits including a minimum
L
EB1006 Introduction to International Business Communication 1
40
EF1700 Study and Communication 20
EB1300 Introduction to Business for International Business Communication
20
Optional Modules – Students will take 40 credits in their chosen language
IBC with French
FR1000 Introduction to French Studies 40
IBC with German
GM1006 Introduction to German Studies 40
EVEL
4
of 100 at level 5 or above
Cert HERequires 120 credits at level 4 or above
IBC with Spanish
SH1000 Introduction to Spanish Studies 40
IBC with Arabic
AK1000 Arabic Language 1 40
IBC with Japanese
JS1106 Japanese Language 1 40
IBC with Chinese
CL1002
CL1203
Chinese History: From Middle Kingdome to Modern StateIntroduction to Contemporary China
20
20
Level 5 Compulsory Module
LEVEL
5
EB2006 International Business Communication 2 40
IBC Options – Students take TWO of these
EB2300 Management Practice for International Business Communication
20
EB2015 Enterprise for International Business Communication
20
EB2209 Marketing and Advertising Communication 20
TL2028 International Tourism Development 20
EF2702 English and Skills for Study 20
Language Options – Students take 40 credits in their chosen language
IBC with French
FR2001
FR2202
French Language and SocietyIntroduction to the Theory and Techniques of Translation
20
20
IBC with German
GM2101
GM2115
German Language and SocietyIntroduction to the Theory and Techniques of Translation
20
20
IBC with Spanish
SH2001
SH2202
Spanish Language and SocietyIntroduction to Theory and Techniques of Translation
20
20
LEVEL
5
IBC with Arabic
AK2000
AK2001
Arabic Language 2AArabic Language 2B
20
20
IBC with Japanese
JS2051
JS2059
JS2501
Aspects of Japanese SocietyInvestigating Japan ProjectReading Japan
20
20
20
IBC with Chinese
CL2001
CL2301
CL2302
CL2501
Aspects of Chinese SocietyIntroduction to Translation and InterpretationContemporary Chinese Society and CultureReading China
20
20
20
20
Level 6 Compulsory Modules
LEVEL
6
EB3006 International Business Communication Level 3
40
EB3803 Managing International Businesses for International Business Communication
20
Language Options – students take 40 credits in their chosen language
IBC with French
FR3001
FR3061
ML3205
ML3026
French Language (Major/ Joint)ORFrench Language (Minor)ANDTechniques and Practice of InterpretingORTranslation Project
20
20
20
20
IBC with German
GM3001
GM3105
ML3026
German Language (Major/ Joint)ORGerman Language (Minor)AND
Translation Project
20
20
20
IBC with Spanish
SH3001 Spanish Language
or
20
20
SH3002
ML3205
ML3026
Spanish Language
ANDTechniques and Practice of InterpretingOR
Translation Project
20
20
IBC with Arabic ( for non-native speakers of Arabic)
AK3000
AK3001
Arabic Language 3AArabic Language 3B
20
20
IBC with Japanese – students take 40 credits from the following:
JS3051
JS3059
JS3100
JS3101
Japanese Language (double module)
Exploring Japan through Media
Contemporary Issues in Japan
Professional Communication in Japanese
40
20
20
20
IBC with Chinese – students take 40 credits from the following:
CL3201CL3204
ML3205
CL3003
CL3004
CL3100CL3101
Chinese Language 3Understanding Chinese Economy and Society
OR(for native and non-native speakers of Mandarin Chinese)Techniques and Practice of Interpreting
ORTheory and Practice of Interpreting (Chinese)
ANDTheory and Practice of Translation
ORProfessional Communication in ChineseCritical Appreciation of Chinese Literature
2020
20
20
20
2020
Options – students take ONE of the following modules provided that they have fulfilled any prerequisites. In some cases they will have taken the prerequisite module in Level 5.
EB3991 Research Methods for International Business Communication
20
EB3990 International Business Communication Dissertation
20
WP3001 Cultural Event Management in Practice 20
EB3551 Student Initiated Module 20
EF2702 English and Skills and Study 20
Specialist Options
EB3207
EB3206
International Digital Business CommunicationOnline Culture and CommunicationSocial Media Strategy
20
20
EB3701
EB3702
Human Resource ManagementPrinciples of Human Resource Management for International Business CommunicationPrinciples of Human Resource Development for International Business Communication
20
20
EB2209
EB3209
PR3111
MarketingMarketing and Advertising Communication for International Business Communication(prerequisite for other marketing modules)Advertising Around the World for International Business Communication **Public Relations for Marketing **
20
20
20
PR3102
Public RelationsCorporate Strategy and Communication ** 20
TL2028
TL3141
International TourismInternational Tourism DevelopmentBusiness Events and Tourism
20
20
TL2048
TL3141
Events ManagementPlanning for International EventsBusiness Events and Tourism
20
20
AI3000
AI3001
Asia PacificDevelopment and Change in the Asia Pacific RegionAsia Pacific International Relations **
20
20
EB3101
EB3102
Corporate CommunicationGlobalisation and Business International Corporate CommunicationCulture and Business in International Corporate Communication
20
20
International Finance
EB3501 Finance and Accounting for IBC 20
EB3502 International Finance Practices for IBC 20
Other Modules which may be available, subject to student numbers
FM2024 Promotion Project (Art & Fashion) 20
AK3003 Arabic/English Translation 20
15. Personal Development Planning
PDP is embedded in the teaching and assessment of most modules.Strategies and skills for academic, personal and professional development are identified during induction and explicitly taught in compulsory modules and several of the other modules..Students regularly meet with their tutor and groups discuss PDP issues and strategies, with emphasis on academic development.
16. Admissions criteriaProgramme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
The course is only open to non-native speakers of English.
Admission to a named foreign language pathway may be subject to interview and test in the foreign language. Students who are not accepted on the named foreign language pathway but who have the requisite level of English will be able to study BA (Hons) IBC.
Entry into Level 4 requires a minimum of CEF B1, IELTS 5.0 or equivalent and a good record of marks from secondary school. School-leaving qualifications and records will be considered on an individual basis as international education systems vary considerably. In addition, students would have as pre-requisites an ‘A’ level (or equivalent) entry qualification in the language of their choice.
Entry into Level 5 requires a minimum CEF low B2, IELTS 5.5 or equivalent and at least one year of undergraduate study in a field related to English Language and/or Business Communication in English plus one year of their chosen language studied at undergraduate level.
Direct entry into Level 6 requires a minimum of CEF high B2, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent and at least 2 years of undergraduate study in a field related to English Language and/or Business Communication in English plus two years of language studied at undergraduate level.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
UCLan website. www.uclan.ac.uk
International partners through articulation agreements
UCLan prospectus and International Office publicity
Word of mouth
18. Curriculum Skills MapProgramme Learning Outcomes
Level Module Code Module Title
Compul-
sory (C) or Option (O)
Knowledge and understanding
Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills
Other skills relevant to employability and
personal development
A1 A2 A3 A4A5
B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4
LEVEL
4
EB1006International Business Communication 1 C
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EF1700 Study and Communication C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EB1300 Introduction to Business for IBC C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
FR1000 Introduction to French Studies (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
GM1006 Introduction to German Studies (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
SH1000 Introduction to Spanish Studies (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
AK1000 Arabic Language 1 (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
JS1106 Japanese Language 1 (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CL1002Chinese History: From Middle Kingdom to Modern State
(C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CL1203 Introduction to Contemporary China (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
(C)* indicates the module is compulsory for the relevant named language route, i.e. French modules for BA (Hons) IBC with French
LevelModule Code Module Title
Compul-sory (C) or Option (O)
Knowledge and understanding
Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills
Other skills relevant to employability and
personal development
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4
EB2006International Business Communication 2
C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EB2300 Management Practice for IBC O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EB2015 Enterprise for IBC O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EB2209Marketing and Advertising Communication
O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
TL2028International Tourism Development O
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EF2702 English and Skills for Study O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
FR2001 French Language and Society (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
FR2202Introduction to the Theory and Techniques of Translation
(C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
GM2101 German Language and Society (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
GM2115Introduction to the Theory and Techniques of Translation
(C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
LevelModule Code Module Title
Compul-sory (C) or Option (O)
Knowledge and understanding
Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills
Other skills relevant to employability and
personal development
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4
LEVEL
5
SH2001Spanish Language and Society
(C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
SH2202Introduction to Theory and Techniques of Translation
(C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
AK2000 Arabic Language 2A (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
AK2001 Arabic Language 2B (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
JS2051 Aspects of Japanese Society (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
JS2059 Investigating Japan Project (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
JS2501 Reading Japan (O) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CL2001 Aspects of Chinese Society O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CL2301Introduction to Translation and Interpretation
O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CL2302Contemporary Chinese Society and Culture
O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CL2501 Reading China O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
(C)* indicates the module is compulsory for the relevant named language route, i.e. French modules for BA (Hons) IBC with French
LevelModule Code Module Title
Compul-sory (C)
or Option
(O)
Knowledge and understanding
Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills
Other skills relevant to employability and
personal development
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4
EB3006International Business Communication Level 3 C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EB3803Managing International Businesses for IBC C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
FR3061 French Language (Minor Route) O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
FR3001 French Language (Joint/Major) O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ML3205Techniques and Practice of Interpreting O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ML3026 Translation Project O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
GM3105 German Language (Minor Route) O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
GM3001 German Language (Joint/Major) O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
SH3001 Spanish Language (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
SH3002Spanish Translation and Interpreting (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
AK3000 Arabic Language 3A (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
AK3001 Arabic Language 3B (C)* √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
LevelModule Code Module Title
Compul-sory (C)
or Option
(O)
Knowledge and understanding
Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills
Other skills relevant to employability and
personal development
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4
JS3051Japanese Language – double module O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
JS3059 Exploring Japan through Media O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
JS3100 Contemporary Issues in Japan O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
JS3101Professional Communication in Japanese O
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CL3201 Chinese Language 3 O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CL3003Theory & Practice of Interpreting (Chinese)
O√ √ √ √ √ √ √
CL3004Theory & Practice of Translation (Chinese)
O√ √ √ √ √ √
CL3204Understanding Chinese Economy and Society
O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CL3100Professional Communication in Chinese
O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CL3101Critical Appreciation of Chinese Literature
O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EB3991 Research Methods for IBC O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EB3990 IBC Dissertation O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
LevelModule Code Module Title
Compul-sory (C)
or Option
(O)
Knowledge and understanding
Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills
Other skills relevant to employability and
personal development
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4
WP3001Cultural Event Management in Practice O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EB3551 Student Initiated Module O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EF2702 English and Skills for Study O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EB3207Online Culture and Communication O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
EB3206 Social Media Strategy O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √√
EB3701Principles of Human Resource Management for IBC O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
EB3702Principles of Human Resource Development for IBC O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
EB2209Marketing & Advertising Communication for IBC O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
EB3209Advertising around the World for IBC O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
PR3111 Public Relations for Marketing O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √√
TL2028International Tourism Development O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
TL2048
Planning for International Events
O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
LevelModule Code Module Title
Compul-sory (C)
or Option
(O)
Knowledge and understanding
Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills
Other skills relevant to employability and
personal development
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4
TL3141 Business Events and Tourism O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EB3501 Finance and Accounting for IBC O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
EB3502International Finance Practices for IBC O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
AI3000Development and Change in the Asia Pacific Region O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
AI3001Asia Pacific International Relations O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
EB3101
Globalisation and Business International Corporate Communication O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
EB3102
Culture and Business in International Corporate Communication O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
FM2024
Promotion Project (Art & Fashion)
O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√
AK3003 Arabic/English Translation O √ √ √ √ √ √√