•exercise sound, reasoned judgment;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•think independently, originally and in a constructively critical manner;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•appreciate a variety of textual and cultural perspectives on academic enquiry;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•engage with and interpret layers of meaning within texts;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•assess and appraise differing views on significant areas of academic debate

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•discriminate between what is central and what is peripheral to the issue in question;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•evaluate sources critically in their context;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•synthesise diverse primary evidence and subsequent academic comment;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•make judgments on the basis of varied and problematic evidence and according to the persuasiveness of the arguments or the reliability of the evidence used.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•gather, organise and deploy evidence, data and information from a variety of secondary and some primary sources, so as to formulate and support a line of reasoning, or argument;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•identify, investigate, analyse, formulate and advocate solutions to problems;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•synthesise relevant information and exercise critical judgement, primarily through essay writing;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•reflect on their own learning and seek and make use of constructive feedback;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•manage their own learning self critically;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•recognise the importance of explicit referencing and the ethical requirements of study, which requires critical and reflective use of information and information technology in the learning process;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•structure, manage and adapt strategies for self-directed independent research.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.
Group presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests, collaborate with peers, negotiate the demands of teamwork and develop their understanding of a topic.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Student-centred learning situations encourage the ability to present and summarise knowledge to peers in a coherent, structured form, and to further enhance organisational and inter-personal skills.

Writing skills tutorials and lectures develop essay-writing on stylistic, structural, rhetorical and bibliographical levels. The ability to collate and obtain information is developed through introductory training in the use of libraries and online resources.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.

Written exams and class tests test students’ ability to write short and extended pieces in the target language under timed conditions and without the aid of language resources (dictionaries etc.).


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.

Extended essays test their ability to order and shape information, and to recognise ways in which to present and prioritise material.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.


Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment and students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors. Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement

•detailed knowledge of oral and written forms of Irish (including register and dialect, historical background and culture);

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Language classes enable the development of grammatical accuracy, range of vocabulary and idiom, awareness of register, and fluency in Irish. Language exercises may include comprehension, résumé, essay, and translation.Work in small language groups develop spoken-language skills.

The period of residence in the Gaeltacht allows students to improve their linguistic ability and their knowledge of the Irish language.

Lectures and tutorials together provide knowledge and the opportunity to discuss, evaluate and apply that knowledge to texts and real world contexts. They also provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches.

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.



The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.






During the period of residence in the Gaeltacht, students complete a learning journal, in which they document and analyse their insights into Irish Language culture.

•understanding of the role of the Irish language in contemporary Irish society and identity;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Language classes enable the development of grammatical accuracy, range of vocabulary and idiom, awareness of register, and fluency in Irish. Language exercises may include comprehension, résumé, essay, and translation.Work in small language groups develop spoken-language skills.

The period of residence in the Gaeltacht allows students to improve their linguistic ability and their knowledge of the Irish language.

Lectures and tutorials together provide knowledge and the opportunity to discuss, evaluate and apply that knowledge to texts and real world contexts. They also provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches.

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.



The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.






During the period of residence in the Gaeltacht, students complete a learning journal, in which they document and analyse their insights into Irish Language culture.

•awareness of the historical background to Modern Irish language and literature;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Language classes enable the development of grammatical accuracy, range of vocabulary and idiom, awareness of register, and fluency in Irish. Language exercises may include comprehension, résumé, essay, and translation.Work in small language groups develop spoken-language skills.

The period of residence in the Gaeltacht allows students to improve their linguistic ability and their knowledge of the Irish language.

Lectures and tutorials together provide knowledge and the opportunity to discuss, evaluate and apply that knowledge to texts and real world contexts. They also provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches.

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.



The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.






During the period of residence in the Gaeltacht, students complete a learning journal, in which they document and analyse their insights into Irish Language culture.

•knowledge of medieval varieties of the Irish language and their literatures

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Language classes enable the development of grammatical accuracy, range of vocabulary and idiom, awareness of register, and fluency in Irish. Language exercises may include comprehension, résumé, essay, and translation.Work in small language groups develop spoken-language skills.

The period of residence in the Gaeltacht allows students to improve their linguistic ability and their knowledge of the Irish language.

Lectures and tutorials together provide knowledge and the opportunity to discuss, evaluate and apply that knowledge to texts and real world contexts. They also provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches.

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.

Through class discussions, sometimes assigned to pairs or sub-groups, students develop a comparative understanding of different approaches to material and the ability to formulate their own arguments and responses.

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.



The dissertation enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of interest and to develop advanced analytical and evaluative skills.






During the period of residence in the Gaeltacht, students complete a learning journal, in which they document and analyse their insights into Irish Language culture.

•communicate fluently and effectively with native Irish speakers in both oral and written contexts;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Through the wide variety of exercises used in written- and spoken-language classes (presentations, debate, summary, essay, comprehension, grammar tests, translation), a whole range of language skills is developed and assessed. These include: knowledge and understanding of
vocabulary, and of the structures and registers of language; translation skills; the structuring and development of arguments in Irish; fluency and idiom; summary and synthesising skills; planning and composing oral presentations/exposés. Grammatical knowledge is under constant review, and explanation, description and analysis of grammar forms an important part of language classes.
In the course of their programme, students have the opportunity to study literary, linguistic, historical, or cultural topics.

Lectures and seminars together provide knowledge and the opportunity to discuss, evaluate and apply that knowledge to texts and real world contexts.

They also provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches.

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.

Methods of Assessment

Students complete a series of written language exercises per semester. Individual feedback on these assignments enables students, with the help and guidance of the tutor, to address areas of difficulty and thus develop their linguistic knowledge and understanding.

Language examinations and class tests test students’ ability to translate into and from the target language, textual comprehension, grammar and their ability to formulate and structure arguments in the target language.

Oral examinations enable students to demonstrate their ability to analyse, present material and pursue high- level discussion in the target language.
Examinations, class tests, critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

During the period of residence in the Gaeltacht, students complete a learning journal, in which they document and analyse their insights into the Irish Language culture.

•demonstrate a high level of understanding of oral and written forms of Irish;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Through the wide variety of exercises used in written- and spoken-language classes (presentations, debate, summary, essay, comprehension, grammar tests, translation), a whole range of language skills is developed and assessed. These include: knowledge and understanding of
vocabulary, and of the structures and registers of language; translation skills; the structuring and development of arguments in Irish; fluency and idiom; summary and synthesising skills; planning and composing oral presentations/exposés. Grammatical knowledge is under constant review, and explanation, description and analysis of grammar forms an important part of language classes.
In the course of their programme, students have the opportunity to study literary, linguistic, historical, or cultural topics.

Lectures and seminars together provide knowledge and the opportunity to discuss, evaluate and apply that knowledge to texts and real world contexts.

They also provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches.

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.

Methods of Assessment

Students complete a series of written language exercises per semester. Individual feedback on these assignments enables students, with the help and guidance of the tutor, to address areas of difficulty and thus develop their linguistic knowledge and understanding.

Language examinations and class tests test students’ ability to translate into and from the target language, textual comprehension, grammar and their ability to formulate and structure arguments in the target language.

Oral examinations enable students to demonstrate their ability to analyse, present material and pursue high- level discussion in the target language.
Examinations, class tests, critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

During the period of residence in the Gaeltacht, students complete a learning journal, in which they document and analyse their insights into the Irish Language culture.

•deploy an appropriate range of vocabulary, structures and registers;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Through the wide variety of exercises used in written- and spoken-language classes (presentations, debate, summary, essay, comprehension, grammar tests, translation), a whole range of language skills is developed and assessed. These include: knowledge and understanding of
vocabulary, and of the structures and registers of language; translation skills; the structuring and development of arguments in Irish; fluency and idiom; summary and synthesising skills; planning and composing oral presentations/exposés. Grammatical knowledge is under constant review, and explanation, description and analysis of grammar forms an important part of language classes.
In the course of their programme, students have the opportunity to study literary, linguistic, historical, or cultural topics.

Lectures and seminars together provide knowledge and the opportunity to discuss, evaluate and apply that knowledge to texts and real world contexts.

They also provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches.

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.

Methods of Assessment

Students complete a series of written language exercises per semester. Individual feedback on these assignments enables students, with the help and guidance of the tutor, to address areas of difficulty and thus develop their linguistic knowledge and understanding.

Language examinations and class tests test students’ ability to translate into and from the target language, textual comprehension, grammar and their ability to formulate and structure arguments in the target language.

Oral examinations enable students to demonstrate their ability to analyse, present material and pursue high- level discussion in the target language.
Examinations, class tests, critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

During the period of residence in the Gaeltacht, students complete a learning journal, in which they document and analyse their insights into the Irish Language culture.

•draw on a wide variety of resources to refine and improve their knowledge and understanding of Irish;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Through the wide variety of exercises used in written- and spoken-language classes (presentations, debate, summary, essay, comprehension, grammar tests, translation), a whole range of language skills is developed and assessed. These include: knowledge and understanding of
vocabulary, and of the structures and registers of language; translation skills; the structuring and development of arguments in Irish; fluency and idiom; summary and synthesising skills; planning and composing oral presentations/exposés. Grammatical knowledge is under constant review, and explanation, description and analysis of grammar forms an important part of language classes.
In the course of their programme, students have the opportunity to study literary, linguistic, historical, or cultural topics.

Lectures and seminars together provide knowledge and the opportunity to discuss, evaluate and apply that knowledge to texts and real world contexts.

They also provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches.

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.

Methods of Assessment

Students complete a series of written language exercises per semester. Individual feedback on these assignments enables students, with the help and guidance of the tutor, to address areas of difficulty and thus develop their linguistic knowledge and understanding.

Language examinations and class tests test students’ ability to translate into and from the target language, textual comprehension, grammar and their ability to formulate and structure arguments in the target language.

Oral examinations enable students to demonstrate their ability to analyse, present material and pursue high- level discussion in the target language.
Examinations, class tests, critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

During the period of residence in the Gaeltacht, students complete a learning journal, in which they document and analyse their insights into the Irish Language culture.

•understand, evaluate and analyse texts in the Irish language

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Through the wide variety of exercises used in written- and spoken-language classes (presentations, debate, summary, essay, comprehension, grammar tests, translation), a whole range of language skills is developed and assessed. These include: knowledge and understanding of
vocabulary, and of the structures and registers of language; translation skills; the structuring and development of arguments in Irish; fluency and idiom; summary and synthesising skills; planning and composing oral presentations/exposés. Grammatical knowledge is under constant review, and explanation, description and analysis of grammar forms an important part of language classes.
In the course of their programme, students have the opportunity to study literary, linguistic, historical, or cultural topics.

Lectures and seminars together provide knowledge and the opportunity to discuss, evaluate and apply that knowledge to texts and real world contexts.

They also provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches.

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.

Methods of Assessment

Students complete a series of written language exercises per semester. Individual feedback on these assignments enables students, with the help and guidance of the tutor, to address areas of difficulty and thus develop their linguistic knowledge and understanding.

Language examinations and class tests test students’ ability to translate into and from the target language, textual comprehension, grammar and their ability to formulate and structure arguments in the target language.

Oral examinations enable students to demonstrate their ability to analyse, present material and pursue high- level discussion in the target language.
Examinations, class tests, critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

During the period of residence in the Gaeltacht, students complete a learning journal, in which they document and analyse their insights into the Irish Language culture.

•synthesise ideas and develop arguments in Irish, drawing from a wide range of diverse sources;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Through the wide variety of exercises used in written- and spoken-language classes (presentations, debate, summary, essay, comprehension, grammar tests, translation), a whole range of language skills is developed and assessed. These include: knowledge and understanding of
vocabulary, and of the structures and registers of language; translation skills; the structuring and development of arguments in Irish; fluency and idiom; summary and synthesising skills; planning and composing oral presentations/exposés. Grammatical knowledge is under constant review, and explanation, description and analysis of grammar forms an important part of language classes.
In the course of their programme, students have the opportunity to study literary, linguistic, historical, or cultural topics.

Lectures and seminars together provide knowledge and the opportunity to discuss, evaluate and apply that knowledge to texts and real world contexts.

They also provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches.

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.

Methods of Assessment

Students complete a series of written language exercises per semester. Individual feedback on these assignments enables students, with the help and guidance of the tutor, to address areas of difficulty and thus develop their linguistic knowledge and understanding.

Language examinations and class tests test students’ ability to translate into and from the target language, textual comprehension, grammar and their ability to formulate and structure arguments in the target language.

Oral examinations enable students to demonstrate their ability to analyse, present material and pursue high- level discussion in the target language.
Examinations, class tests, critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

During the period of residence in the Gaeltacht, students complete a learning journal, in which they document and analyse their insights into the Irish Language culture.

•Use appropriate methods of research and critical concepts specific to linguistic, cultural, literary and language-based studies

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Through the wide variety of exercises used in written- and spoken-language classes (presentations, debate, summary, essay, comprehension, grammar tests, translation), a whole range of language skills is developed and assessed. These include: knowledge and understanding of
vocabulary, and of the structures and registers of language; translation skills; the structuring and development of arguments in Irish; fluency and idiom; summary and synthesising skills; planning and composing oral presentations/exposés. Grammatical knowledge is under constant review, and explanation, description and analysis of grammar forms an important part of language classes.
In the course of their programme, students have the opportunity to study literary, linguistic, historical, or cultural topics.

Lectures and seminars together provide knowledge and the opportunity to discuss, evaluate and apply that knowledge to texts and real world contexts.

They also provide specific contextual and theoretical information as well as offering practical examples of different critical approaches.

Seminars offer a variety of tutor-led and student-led learning opportunities as well as a more sustained opportunity to debate and evaluate a breadth of knowledge gained independently from directed reading and from the sharing of resources and information.

Methods of Assessment

Students complete a series of written language exercises per semester. Individual feedback on these assignments enables students, with the help and guidance of the tutor, to address areas of difficulty and thus develop their linguistic knowledge and understanding.

Language examinations and class tests test students’ ability to translate into and from the target language, textual comprehension, grammar and their ability to formulate and structure arguments in the target language.

Oral examinations enable students to demonstrate their ability to analyse, present material and pursue high- level discussion in the target language.
Examinations, class tests, critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate coverage of material, appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments, and the ability to form an independent argument.


Presentations are used to encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their understanding of a topic.

During the period of residence in the Gaeltacht, students complete a learning journal, in which they document and analyse their insights into the Irish Language culture.

•manage time efficiently, work under pressure and to deadlines;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•digest material from various sources

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•evaluate and judge evidence and the quality of information

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•present high-quality analysis cogently and succinctly;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•collate and process information from an array of sources, including electronic media;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•use their knowledge in cogent, communicable ways to present arguments and clarify complex issues in both oral and written forms;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•present ideas and arguments orally in both formal and informal contexts;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•work effectively and creatively both independently and in a team setting;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•understand the role and use of feedback in assessing and improving performance;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•respond constructively to criticism;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•reflect on intellectual and professional priorities;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•use libraries and online resources;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•use IT skills (word processing, use of internet resources);

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•take notes and summarise accurately and effectively;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment

•knowledge of key aspects of contemporary Irish-language culture (literature, socio-linguistics, institutions, discourses.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Student preparation for seminars requires them to read a variety of material and discuss this with their peers and the tutor. They may make individual or group presentations analysing the material in class.

Students may seek dedicated feedback sessions with course tutors.

Personal Development Planning facilitates student reflection upon academic performance and assists in developing strategies for improvement.

Seminar preparation, research for presentations

Lectures, seminars

Methods of Assessment

Critical reviews and essays require that students demonstrate appropriate methods of analysis, the ability to discriminate between arguments and evaluate information, and the ability to form a cogent, independent argument.

Written exams test students’ ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely within under time-limited conditions. With coursework essays, students are required to plan for and adhere to strict deadlines.

Fieldwork assesses students’ interview, transcription, and analytical skills.

Individual and group presentations

Feedback is provided for each type and instance of assessment