Higher Diploma in Advanced Languages and Global Communication (not on offer in 2023/24)
Overview
NFQ Level 8, Major Award
The Higher Diploma in Advanced Languages and Global Communication is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students take 60 credits as follows: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| AD5006 | Work Placement (not on offer in 2023/24) | 10 |
| LL5001 | ICT of the Localisation Industry (not on offer in 2023/24) | 5 |
| LL5002 | Translation and Professional Communication Skills (not on offer in 2023/24) | 5 |
| LL5003 | Mobility, Plurilingualism and Intercultural Communication in a Globalized World (not on offer in 2023/24) | 10 |
| Elective Modules | ||
| Select 30 credits from the following: 1 | 30 | |
| Chinese | ||
| Chinese Language (Mandarin) I (10) | ||
| Chinese Language (Mandarin) Level 2 (10) | ||
| French | ||
| Introduction to French : Complete Beginners (5) | ||
| French for Near Beginners (5) | ||
| Foundation Course in Written and Oral French (10) | ||
| Advanced French Language I (10) | ||
| Advanced Use of French (10) | ||
| Translating Literature: Methods, Practices and Theories (5) | ||
| Translation Studies with French (5) (not on offer in 2023/24) | ||
| Theory, Methodology and Practice of Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreting (5) (not on offer in 2023/24) | ||
| French for Listening Purposes: Proficiency Level (5) (not on offer in 2023/24) | ||
| German | ||
| Integrated Written and Oral Language Course for German (10) | ||
| Integrated Written and Oral German Language Course for Beginners (10) | ||
| Integrated German Language Course (10) | ||
| German Business and Culture: Theory and Practice (5) (not on offer in 2023/24) | ||
| Advanced Integrated German Language Course (10) | ||
| Teaching German as a Foreign Language (5) | ||
| Commercial Language: German (5) | ||
| Translation Project (German) (5) (not on offer in 2023/24) | ||
| Italian | ||
| Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian (10) | ||
| Non-Beginners' Written and Spoken Italian (10) | ||
| Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian (10) | ||
| Italian Language (Beginner Level) (5) | ||
| Italian Language (Beginner Level) (5) | ||
| Intermediate Italian Language (10) | ||
| Lower-Intermediate Italian Language (B1) (5) | ||
| Upper-Intermediate Italian Language (B2) (5) | ||
| Issues in Contemporary Italian Society through Film and Documentaries (5) | ||
| Advanced Italian Language (10) | ||
| Business Italian (5) | ||
| Introduction to Translation (Italian to English) (5) | ||
| Translation Project (5) (not on offer in 2023/24) | ||
| Translation: Methods and Practice (10) (not on offer in 2023/24) | ||
| Advanced Italian Language for Professional Purposes (10) (not on offer in 2023/24) | ||
| Japanese | ||
| Japanese Language Level 1 (10) | ||
| Japanese Language Level 2 (10) | ||
| Korean | ||
| Korean Language Level 1 (10) | ||
| Korean Language Level 2 (10) | ||
| Spanish | ||
| Spanish Language (Improver [01] Level) (10) | ||
| Spanish Language (Post Leaving Certificate) (10) | ||
| First Year Spanish Language for Non-Beginners (10) | ||
| Spanish Language (Beginner Level) (10) | ||
| Second Year Spanish Language Course (Ex-Beginners) (10) | ||
| Second Year Spanish Language (Ex-Non-Beginners) (10) | ||
| Final Year Spanish Language (10) | ||
| Translating Business, Culture and Society in the Hispanic World (5) (not on offer in 2023/24) | ||
| Online Advanced Spanish Language (B2) (10) | ||
| Advanced Spanish Translation Skills (10) | ||
| Advanced Spanish Language for Professional Purposes (10) | ||
| Spanish Translation Project (5) | ||
| Interrogating Iberia (10) (not on offer in 2023/24) | ||
| Portuguese | ||
| Portuguese Beginners Language (10) | ||
| Portuguese Language II (10) | ||
| Advanced Portuguese Language (10) | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
20 credits from Advanced Language Skills in either French, German, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese and 10 credits from a Second Language chosen from French, Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese at Beginners level.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Higher Diploma in Advanced Languages and Global Communication (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Evaluate a broad range of primary and secondary sources related to contemporary languages practice in the widest context;
- Use advanced language skills in an appropriate professional setting;
- Write short critical essays to a professional standard;
- Deploy relevant transferable skills (including communication skills, presentation skills);
- Demonstrate familiarity with a range of topics and academic approaches in the areas of intercultural and global communication;
- Interact and communicate with other students in an inter-disciplinary setting.