Course Content
The key aims of this component are to:
● Encourage students to explore and expand their own linguistic and cultural repertoires.
● Develop a deeper understanding of the crucial links between language, culture,
identity, and meaning.
● Foster intercultural understanding and empathy by engaging with diverse perspectives.
● Help students understand how language and culture are relevant to their career-related studies and the wider world
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Students will investigate broad concepts such as identity, connections, systems, and well-being through the lens of language and culture.
Assessment
Assessment for this component is internal, reflective, and portfolio-based. There is no final external exam.
The assessment is designed as a “narrative assessment approach”
Student Learning Journal (or Portfolio):
This is the central component. You will use this journal to document your inquiries, reflections, and engagement with language and culture throughout the 50-hour course. It provides evidence of your learning journey.
Three Review Points:
At three distinct points during the programme, you will have a formal review with a supervisor. For each review, you will complete a “Progress and Reflection Form” to document your development and plan your next steps.
Student Profile
The Language and Cultural Studies component is designed for students who are:
● Inquirers: You are expected to be an active partner in the learning process, exploring questions about your own cultural and linguistic background.
● Reflective: You must be willing to formally reflect on your learning journey, your assumptions, and your personal growth.
● Open-Minded: The course requires you to engage with diverse perspectives, challenge your own biases, and appreciate the complexity of global issues.
● Communicators: You will develop your ability to articulate thoughts on complex cultural and linguistic matters, both for your own reflection and in discussions
