Placement Module | LANG6031 | University of Southampton

Module overview

This module will give you the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills which you have been acquiring and developing throughout your programme of study in a work environment.

Please note, although programme staff are able to support you in finding a placement and may have access to a limited number of placements, it is normally expected that students will find their own placement. For practical reasons, placements will normally be within easy travelling distance from the University, however, it may be possible to take a placement further away, subject to individual circumstances and with the approval of the module lead. Any potential accommodation or travel costs which you may incur as a result of undertaking a work placement should be discussed with your course tutor. The University will not normally be able to offer assistance with these.

Students studying under a tier 4 visa should consult the University's advice and guidance about work placements using this link: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentservices/visa-and-immigration/faqs/faq-placements.page

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

monitor and evaluate professional activity, including self-evaluation
work at a professional level across at least two languages
manage deadlines and make effective use of your time
demonstrate high level interpersonal skills and intercultural awareness
use specialist ICT skills confidently and appropriately in relevant professional contexts

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

the use of technology in translation and multilingual settings to produce work of a professional standard
how translation theory is applied in a professional setting, dealing with the complexities of working and thinking globally and across cultures

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

apply theory in order to communicate effectively and to a professional standard between English and at least one other language, in writing and / or orally, in a variety of academic and / or work related contexts
analyse and reflect on your own professional practice and experience and identify areas for change

Syllabus

The content of this module is principally the work you will be doing in the placement which will give you the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills which you have been acquiring and developing throughout your programme of study.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Preparatory workshop: this will be a three hour session which will take place at University before your placement begins. The workshop aims to ensure you feel thoroughly prepared and confident before embarking on your placement. The session will explain the structure of the module, its aims and objectives and what is expected in terms of assessed work. The workshop will also cover practical considerations, such as health and safety, as well as ethical issues, etc.

Portfolio supervision: you will have 4 hours of supervision to guide you with the compilation of your portfolio, in particular encouraging your reflection on the relationship between the work you are doing and the learning outcomes of your programme. These sessions may be face to face or remote, e.g. via Skype, etc.

Workplace monitoring. You will be monitored twice during the course of your placement, the first one within four weeks of starting work. The monitoring may take the form of a workplace visit or an online meeting, via, for example, Skype.

After your placement, there will be a reflective seminar at University to share and discuss experiences during the placement to help shape your reflection for your reflective commentary.

Portfolio debrief session: this is a one to one session with a tutor during which you will discuss feedback on your portfolio evidence and reflective commentary. This will normally be a face to face session at University but could take place via Skype.

Blackboard is used as an interactive tool for both tutor and peer support.

Study time
Type	Hours
Seminar	3
Independent Study	196
Placement	80
Workshops	3
Project supervision	18
Total study time	300

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Moon, Jennifer A (2006). Learning Journals. London: Routledge.

Moon, Jennifer A (2000). Reflection in Learning and Professional Development: Theory and Practice. London: Routledge.

Guilherme, M., Glaser, E., del Carmen Mendez-Garcia, M. (2010). The Intercultural Dynamics of Multicultural Working. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.

Bolton, G (2018). Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development. London: Sage.

Schön, Donald A (1991). The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action. Farnham: Ashgate Publishing Limited.

Assessment

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Portfolio Development

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Individual reflective learning portfolio report	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Individual reflective learning portfolio report	100%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Individual reflective learning portfolio report	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal