DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism DT 518 / DT 519 / DT 520
COURSE HANDBOOK
2013-2014
School of Languages Department of Applied Languages
& School of Hospitality Management and Tourism Department of Tourism
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 .................................................................................. 3 General Student Regulations.............................................................................................. 3 General Schedule of Examinations .................................................................................... 4 Student Support Services ................................................................................................... 4 Computer and Library Facilities ........................................................................................ 4 Student Union/Clubs/Activities ......................................................................................... 4 Examinations and Vacation Periods .................................................................................. 4 DIT Academic Calendar – Session 2013/2014 ................ Error! Bookmark not defined. Locations ............................................................................................................................ 6 Section 2 Programme Structure Year 1 ............................................................................... 8 Schematic of Year 1 Programme Structure / Layout ......................................................... 8 Contact Hours: Year 1 Core Modules ................................................................................ 8 Assessment: Year 1 Core Modules .................................................................................... 9 Contact Hours : Year 1 Optional Modules ........................................................................ 9 Assessment : Year 1 Optional Modules ............................................................................. 9 Section 3 Programme Structure Year 2 ............................................................................. 10 Schematic of Year 2 Programme Structure / Layout ....................................................... 10 Contact Hours: Year 2 Core Modules .............................................................................. 10 Assessment: Year 2 Core Modules .................................................................................. 11 Contact Hours : Year 2 Optional Modules ...................................................................... 11 Assessment : Year 2 Optional Modules ........................................................................... 11 Section 4 Programme Structure Year 3 ............................................................................. 12 Schematic of Year 3 Programme Structure / Layout ....................................................... 12 Schematic of Programme Structure / Layout ................................................................... 12 Section 5 - Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 13
Section 1 – General Information The BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism is a conjoined 50/50 course administered by the School of Languages and the School of Hospitality Management and Tourism, College of Arts and Tourism at DIT. Students combine the study of two subject areas: a language either 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.
Year Coordinators Tutor For Yr 1&2 Languages Yr 1&2 Tourism
Name Martin O’Neill Dr Kevin Griffin
Office Location Room 26, Cathal Brugha Street Room 206 Sackville Place,
Phone
402 4466
martin.oneill@dit.ie
402 7593
kevin.griffin@dit.ie
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 are available at: http://www.dit.ie/registration/studentclasstimetables/
Recommended Readings/Textbooks See individual modules descriptors on CourseWise http://www.dit.ie/coursewise/
General Student Regulations Students are advised to inform themselves of the regulations applying to students You are advised to have a look at the various regulations of the institute which are located at: http://dit.ie/registration/hererules/ A particularly useful document on this page is the 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/
Computer and Library Facilities http://www.dit.ie/library/
Student Union/Clubs/Activities http://www.ditsu.ie/ http://www.socs.dit.ie/socs/
Examinations and Vacation Periods On the next page you will find a provisional calendar for the 2013-2014 Academic Session. Please read it carefully and note the following: 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 take place twice per year, in January and May/early June. Supplemental (repeat) exams take place in late August/early September. January exams take place over the first two weeks of the second semester. Summer exams take place over three 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 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.
DIT Academic Calendar – Session 2013/2014 (The Academic Year comprises 2 Semesters of 15 weeks during which student learning and assessment takes place.)
SEMESTER 1 September 2013
October 2013
November 2013
December 2013
January 2014
02/09/13 09/09/13 16/09/13 23/09/13 30/09/13 07/10/13 14/10/13 21/10/13 28/10/13 04/11/13 11/11/13 18/11/13 25/11/13 02/12/13 09/12/13 16/12/13 23/12/13 30/12/13 06/01/14 13/01/14 20/01/14
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Christmas Christmas Christmas 14 15
Session commences 1st Years commence including Orientation, Induction Teaching commences for 2nd & subsequent years 0B
1 5 Weeks to Include: 12 Lecture Weeks +1 Review Week +Assessment 1B
U
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
Week 14: Exams commence and marking commences Module Boards and Progression and Award Boards Student Feedback and Appeals Choice of Options and Electives for 2nd Semester 2B
SEMESTER 2 February 2014
March 2014
April 2014
May 2014
June 2014
27/01/14 03/02/14 10/02/14 17/02/14 24/02/14 03/03/14 10/03/14 17/03/14 24/03/14 31/03/14 07/04/14 14/04/14 21/04/14 28/04/14 05/05/14 12/05/14 19/05/14 26/05/14 02/06/14 09/06/14
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Easter Easter 12 13 14 15
Teaching commences for all students 15 Weeks to Include: 12 Lecture Weeks +1 Review Week +Assessment 3BU
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.
Week 14: Exams commence and marking commences Module Boards and Progression and Award
16/06/14
Boards Student Feedback and Appeals
(Dates for Apprenticeship and Failte Eireann Programmes differ from the above details can be obtained from the relevant Schools.)
*Review Week It has been agreed that there will be an Institute-wide Review Week (to be set by the Institute) in each Semester. There is a right to seek a derogation for an individual programme. The derogation case to be presented by the relevant Programme Committee to the Head of School responsible for the programme and the College Director who together will make the final decision. It is suggested that Programme Committees should endeavour to agree their approach to the Review Week in a timely manner to allow decisions to be communicated to both staff and students before the start of the Semester in which a Review Week occurs. This Calendar is subject to review, having regard to any further reform measures or standardisation of employment conditions that may be introduced nationally.
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.
Section 2 Programme Structure Year 1 BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism
DT 518 / DT 519 / DT 520 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 Table 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 - Major Language (10 ECT - Option) OR Introduction to Cultural Image, Identity & Memory (10 ECT - Option) 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)
Contact Hours: Year 1 Core Modules BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism Year 1 Modules - Contact Hours Module Title (& Code) Major Language Culture and Society Major Language Communication Language Option 1 Tourism Studies (TFTR1001) Marketing 1 (TFMK1001) IT: Data Prep & Presentation (TFIT1002) Tourism Destinations (TFTR1003) Management 1 (TFMG1003) Accounting for Tourism (TFAC1008) Total Credits Year 1
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning
Total Learning. Hours
ECTS Credits
1&2
72
128
200
10
1&2 1&2 1 1
72 72 36 36
128 128 64 64
200 200 100 100
10 10 5 5
1
36
64
100
5
2
36
64
100
5
2
36
64
100
5
2
36
64
100
5
Semester
60
Assessment: Year 1 Core Modules The following table gives an indication of the assessment and exam breakdown for the Programme modules. BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism Year 1 Assessment of Modules Module / Code
Semester
Assessment
Exam
Duration
1&2
CA: 40%
Oral 60%
-
Major Language Culture and Society Major Language Communication Language Option 1 Tourism Studies (TFTR1001) Marketing 1 (TFMK1001) IT: Data Prep & Presentation (TFIT1002) Tourism Destinations (TFTR1003)
1&2 1&2 1 1
CA: 40% Written Exam 60% 3 hours Please see Language Option Assessment Table 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 2
Management 1 (TFMG1003)
2
CA 40%
Written Exam 60%
2 hours
Accounting for Tourism (TFAC1008)
2
CA 40%
Written Exam 60%
2.5 hours
Contact Hours : Year 1 Optional Modules Language option modules are offered subject to minimum numbers. BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism Year 1 Optional Modules - Contact Hours Module Title / Code Minor Language 1 : (French/ German/ Italian/ Spanish/) Introduction to Modern French / German / Spanish Literature Introduction to Cultural Image, Identity & Memory
Semester
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning
Total Learning. Hours
ECTS Credits
1&2
72
128
200
10
1&2
72
128
200
10
1&2
72
128
200
10
Assessment : Year 1 Optional Modules The following table gives an indication of the assessment and exam breakdown for the optional modules. BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism Year 1 Assessment of Optional Modules Module Title / Code Minor Language 1 : (French/ German/ Italian/ Spanish/) Introduction to Modern French / German / Spanish Literature Introduction to Cultural Image, Identity & Memory
Semester 1&2
Assessment Oral: 30% CA: 20%
1&2
CA: 50%
1&2
CA: 50%
Exam Written Exam: 50% Written Exam : 50% Written Exam: 50%
Duration 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours
Section 3 Programme Structure Year 2 BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism
DT 518 / DT 519 / DT 520 The Programme Structure for Year two of the BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism are outlined in the following tables.
Schematic of Year 2 Programme Structure / Layout The following Table 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 - 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 (Sem 1 – 5 ECT) and European Myths in Literature and Culture (Sem 2 – 5 ECT) - Option 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)
Contact Hours: Year 2 Core Modules BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism Year 2 Modules - Contact Hours Module Title (& Code) Major Language Translation & Linguistic Proficiency Major Language Professional Communication & Prep for Yr abroad Language Option 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
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
60
Assessment: Year 2 Core 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
Semester
Assessment
Exam
Duration
3&4
1: 40%
60
3 hours
40%
3 hours
50%
3 hours
50%
2 hours
70%
2 hours
Sustainable Tourism (TFTR2005) Festivals and Event Impacts (TFEV4007)
3
I: CA 20% 2: Oral 40% 1: CA 20% 2: Oral 30% 1: 50%
3
1: 30%
E-Tourism (TFIT3008)
3
International HRM (TFMG2002) Tourism Law (TFLW3002) Tourism Enterprise Development (TFMG3012)
Language Option 2
3&4 3&4
No
N/A
4 4
1: 50% 2: 50% 1: 40% No
60% 100%
2 hours 3 hours
4
1: 40%
60%
3 hours
Contact Hours : Year 2 Optional Modules Language option modules are offered subject to minimum numbers. BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism Year 2 Optional Modules - Contact Hours Module Title / Code Minor Language 2 : (French/ German/ Italian/ Spanish/) Classic and Contemporary French / German / Spanish Literature Intercultural Studies (CULT 2103) and European Myths in Literature and Culture (CRIT 2017)
Semester
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning
Total Learning. Hours
ECTS Credits
3&4
72
128
200
10
3&4
72
128
200
10
3&4
72
128
200
10
Assessment : Year 2 Optional Modules The following table gives an indication of the assessment and exam breakdown for the optional modules. BA(Hons) Languages and International Tourism Year 2 Assessment of Optional Modules Module Title / Code Minor Language 2 (French/ German/ Italian/ Spanish/) Classic and Contemporary French / German / Spanish Literature Intercultural Studies (CULT 2103) (S1) and European Myths in Literature and Culture (CRIT 2017) (S2)
Semester
Assessment 1: CA 20% 2: Oral 30%
Exam
Duration
40%
3 hours
3&4
1: 50%
50%
3 hours
3 &4
1: Assignment 25% 2: Oral / Presentation 25%
50%
3 hours
3&4
Section 4 Programme Structure Year 3 BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism
DT 518 / DT 519 / DT 520 Schematic of Year 3 Programme Structure / Layout The following Table outline the structure of the BA (Hons) Languages and International Tourism programme.
Schematic of Programme Structure / Layout Y3
ERASMUS (Through target language) (30 ECT - Core)
Work Placement / Internship (In target language) (30 ECT - Core)
Section 5 - 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.
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.
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.