Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 19/07/2022
College College Arts and Law
School Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department Modern Languages
Partner College and School Birmingham Business School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.A. Modern Languages with Business Management Full-time
Programme Code 891D
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 3 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme This information is to be supplied
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
The advanced strategic usage of one or more modern languages, including the linguistic structures of the language(s). By final year students of Catalan, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese should have achieved at least C1 level and normally C2 level within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. By final year students of Chinese should have achieved at least B1 and normally B2. Students should be able to select and use appropriate, up-to-date technology in the effective learning of languages.
The features and significance of the culture, history and society of their chosen language communities. Students should be able to use appropriate, up-to-date technology in such understanding. Dependent on the range of optional modules offered, specialised further topics within Modern Languages such as translation, interpreting, politics, linguistics, cinema, history, society or culture
Key methods and concepts used in the analysis of a range of fields relating to language and culture.
Advanced knowledge of the society and culture of the countries where the language is spoken. The significance of language and languages to our connections to other peoples and places around the globe, and in our own lives. This understanding will (a) span multiple disciplines and (b) extend across times, places, and identities, including with regards to: 1. The historical and contemporary significance of different languages and cultures 2. Cultural responses to the urgent human problems of history and the contemporary period, and to the human condition more widely
The national, economic and cultural environments in which organisations operate.
Management (processes, procedures, theories, models, concepts, frameworks, tasks and roles, together with rational analysis and other processes of decision making.

Markets, customers, finance, people, operation, information systems, communication and IT, business policy and strategy, contemporary pervasive issues and the broader international business environment (Within the 3 frameworks outlined above).

The interrelationships between organisations and the external environment and the integration of these areas (economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological at local national and international levels).
Modern Languages

Material is developed and delivered by a combination of native and non-native teaching staff, and involving a wide range of registers, contexts and modes (e.g. journalistic, literary, colloquial, translation, correspondence, administration) as well as unassessed assignments. Beginners follow an expanded, intensive course of language study. Extensive supporting material is available through Canvas and self-access facilities on the main campus. The Year Abroad provides students with the opportunity for a period of immersion in the language(s) studied (n/a for the 3 year programme). (1)

Specialised core modules in all years, taught through the integration of language and content teaching involving plenaries and target language seminars and classes. The use of language learning technology is built in to all new core modules offered in Modern Languages (1)

Plenaries, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, guided and independent reading.(2)

All core modules in Modern Languages. This learning outcome is a key criterion through which optional modules can also align with the BLG curriculum. Teaching and learning methods include particularly plenaries, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, guided and independent reading (2)

Plenaries, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, guided and independent reading. (3)

All core modules in Modern Languages. This learning outcome is a key criterion through which optional modules can also align with the BLG curriculum. Teaching and learning methods particularly include plenaries (3)

Plenaries, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, language classes, guided and independent reading. Also through residence abroad (n/a for the 3 year programme).(4)

All core modules in Modern Languages. This learning outcome is a key criterion through which optional modules can also align with the BLG curriculum. Teaching and learning methods include particularly plenaries, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, guided and independent reading (4)
Business Management

Lectures, classes, case study work, canvas online assignments and quizzes, self- directed study. Interactive discussions (1)

Lectures, classes, case study work, canvas online assignments and quizzes, self- directed study (2)
Modern Languages

Unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, essays, oral and aural examinations, tasks undertaken under timed conditions, assessments completed during the Year Abroad (n/a for the 3 year programme), and dissertation work including 20 credits of Independent Study.(1)

Target language projects and e-assessment portfolios. Formative e- assessments and student-led research. (1)

Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. Formative e-assessments and student-led research. (2)

Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. (3)

Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. Formative e-assessments and student-led research. (4)
Business Management

Exam, coursework(1)
Exam, coursework(2)
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
Comprehension, analysis, evaluation, distillation and contextualisation of information across a range of subject areas and the application of both generic and subject specific skills.
The ability to use language in professional contexts.
The ability to apply generic, practical and interpersonal skills to living, studying and/or working in a non-English-speaking country.
Intercultural awareness, understanding and competence, especially the ability to function in another culture, and to engage critically with their own and other cultures
Generic, transferable language-learning skills and the ability to use language reference materials such as grammars, standard and specialised dictionaries, and in some cases corpora to refine knowledge and understanding of register, nuances of meaning and language use.
The ability to think critically in relation to the knowledge base outlined above, to analyse issues using different theoretical viewpoints and to synthesise these viewpoints .
An understanding of how to approach effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate qualitative and quantitative skills.
The ability to interpret numerical data; knowledge of how to conduct commonly-used statistical analyses
Reflective, adaptive and collaborative learning
Self awareness, openness and sensitivity to diversity
Ability to conduct research in business and management issues, individually or as part of a team
Modern Languages and Business Management: Independent study skills (self-organisation, initiative and self-direction; time management; autonomous research skills; the ability to collect, organise, synthesise and evaluate information; planning, drafting and editing) The ability to produce an extended piece of academic writing, drawing on independent study skills acquired on the programme
Modern Languages and Business Management: Ability to summarise, synthesise, analyse and evaluate others’ arguments, and to formulate their own logical and structured arguments, normally both orally and in writing, with appropriate supporting evidence. both in English and in the target language(s)
Modern Languages and Business Management: Ability to work as a member of a team in a range of contexts, including the capacity to listen, to respond flexibly to feedback, to understand diverse perspectives, and to negotiate solutions collectively
Modern Languages and Business Management: Transferable skills relevant to employment, including problem-solving, self-reliance, initiative, adaptability, flexibility, resilience, self-motivation, and competences such as note-taking, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, ability to use and manipulate digital resources and to present information and ideas effectively using ICT.
Modern Languages

1. Attendance at plenaries and/or engagement with online environment, reading and contribution to seminars and tutorials, regular written exercises. Use of the University Library, IT and other information sources.

2. Target language seminars combined with extensive reading and other forms of exposure to and practice in the target language(s). Residence abroad (– n/a for 3 year programme).. Attendance at plenaries and/or engagement with online environment, reading and contribution to seminars and tutorials, regular written exercises. Use of the University Library, IT and other information sources. Coverage of Modern Languages professions is built into all core language modules. Opportunities for work experience may be acquired through non-credit bearing summer placements (Year 2) and/ or placements followed during the Year Abroad.

3. Residence abroad. – n/a for 3 year programme

4. Target language seminars combined with extensive reading and other forms of exposure to and practice in the target language(s).) Residence abroad (– n/a for 3 year programme). Attendance at lectures and/or engagement with online environment, reading and contribution to seminars and tutorials, regular written exercises. Use of the University Library, IT and other information sources.

5. Target language seminars combined with extensive reading and other forms of exposure to and practice in the target language(s). Attendance at lectures and/or engagement with online environment, reading and contribution to seminars and tutorials, regular written exercises. Use of the University Library, IT and other information sources.
Business Management

1. Lectures, classes, case study work, canvas online assignments and quizzes, self- directed study. (1)

Modern Languages and Business Management

1. Attendance at plenaries and/or engagement with online environment, reading and contribution to seminars and tutorials, regular written exercises. Use of the University Library, IT and other information sources. Case study work, canvas online assignments and quizzes, self- directed study

2. Target language seminars combined with extensive reading and other forms of exposure to and practice in the target language(s).
Residence abroad (– n/a for 3 year programme).. Attendance at plenaries and/or engagement with online environment, reading and contribution to seminars and tutorials, regular written exercises. Use of the University Library, IT and other information sources. Case study work, canvas online assignments and quizzes, self- directed study

3. Contribution to seminars and tutorials; discussion of formative presentations, group work

4. By definition, language work and content modules involve new, ‘difficult’ material that requires the independent application and ownership of techniques taught in classes and lectures if it is to be understood fully and mastered. An emphasis on close analysis is intended to broaden the range and sophistication of students’ interpretations of material, and to allow students to produce not so much expositions as substantiated arguments and positions. Problem Based Learning (PBL) exercises, presentations, group project work and other forms of independent learning are germane to all parts of the programme. The Year Abroad offers a particular opportunity for the development of independent capability, personally as well as linguistically and intellectually (n/a for the 3 year programme). A range of formative assessment modes are used throughout the degree.
Coverage of Modern Languages professions is built into all core language modules. Opportunities for work experience may be acquired through non-credit bearing summer placements (Year 2) and/ or placements followed during the Year Abroad (n/a for the 3 year programme).
Case study work, canvas online assignments and quizzes, self- directed study
Modern Languages

1. Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. Formative e-assessments and student-led research. (1)

2. Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. Formative e-assessments and student-led research. (5)

3. Year Abroad coursework. – n/a for 3 year programme (6)

4. Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. Formative e-assessments and student-led research. (7)

5. Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. Formative e-assessments and student-led research. (8)
Business Management

1. Exam, coursework, verbal presentations. (1)

Modern Languages and Business Management

1. Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. Formative e-assessments and student-led research.
2. Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. Formative e-assessments and student-led research.
3. Coursework (project work, group presentations, target language projects)
4. Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. Formative e-assessments and student-led research.