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The global development modules will develop your understanding of development and give you the opportunity to to explore a range of development issues, including trade, debt, famine, environment and migration issues and the relationship between the developed and developing worlds.

The year spent abroad and the language modules will develop your linguistic skills in a professional or business context. All core language skills including translation and interpreting are included in the course. The history, politics, culture, art and current affairs of Spain are also studied.

You will have access to a wide range of facilities including a resource packed library open 24/7 to aid the development of your language skills – Languages Resource Area, language laboratories, computers and satellite television viewing in several languages.
Level 1
Language Modules: Language in Use; Language for Group & Team; European Context; Linguistic & Personal Skills

Global Development Modules: The Challenge of Development; Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies; Applied Global Ethics; What is Politics?
Level 2
Language Modules: Language in Use; Language for Group & Team; Language in Context; Observing Culture

Global Development Modules: The Political Economy of Development; Managing Development; Development in Practice; Theories of Conflict Resolution

The Language in Use module will prepare you for your year abroad and will include education; accommodation; food; health; media; cultural differences and shock; job applications and CV writing
Level 3
Language Modules: Language in Use; Applied Language Skills; Dissertation (Double Module)

Global Development Modules: Economic Transformation in the Third World; Current Issues in Development; Option Module 1; Option Module 2
Teaching/Learning
Teaching methods used within the course are diverse and add variety to your learning experience. They include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and practicals that will vary in their application. The use of X-stream will feature in a number of modules as a web-based learning tool.
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods will be used including reports, essays, examinations, presentations, web based material, reflective reports about your time abroad and dissertation. This mix enables you to get the most out of your course and develop skills that you can use in the workplace. The final year dissertation will be written in Spanish and will contain both primary and secondary research, which will further develop your transferable language and professional skills.
Placement
In the third year of the course you will experience an exciting year abroad studying at a partner university, working in an international environment or as an English Language Assistant.

This year will provide invaluable experience for when you graduate and will further develop your fluency which will help you with your studies in the final year and completing your dissertation.

You will be allocated a tutor who will provide support and guidance during your year abroad.

The main Language you will study is post A-level and you can study French, German, Spanish or English as a Foreign Language. The second language is from either post A-level or beginners and you can choose from German, Spanish or Italian.

The year you spend abroad and the language modules studied will enable you to develop your practical language skills in a business context. All core language skills, including translation and interpretation skills, are included in the course. The history, politics, culture, art and current affairs of the country whose language you are learning are also studied. The international business modules will develop your knowledge and understanding of issues facing international business operating on a global scale and the core business functions.

There is also the opportunity to customise your studies through the selection of option modules with the option to study a second and third language.

Work-based learning is an award-winning module which requires you to work in small groups to use your language and business skills to complete a market research project on behalf of a local company. This will demonstrate to potential employers that you are able to apply your language skills to a real-industry project and provide industry experience. In the third year you will also be required to write a dissertation in your target language which will provide evidence of your language skills and fluency, plus your ability to apply it to a variety of projects, which will improve your employability.

Studying at Leeds Met you will have access to a wide range of facilities including a resource packed library open 24/7 to aid the development of your language skills – Languages Resource Area, language laboratories, computers and satellite television viewing in several languages.
Level 1
Course Modules: Language in Use; Language for Group & Team; European Context; Linguistic & Personal Skills; Organisations & Environment; Marketing Dynamics

Second Language Modules: Beginners – Language Skills Development and Applied Language Skills; Post A language – Language in Use and Languages for Group & Team
Level 2
Course Modules: Language in Use; Languages for Group & Team; Language in Context; Observing Culture; Global Business Context; Option Module

Second Language Modules: Beginners – Language Skills Development and Applied Language Skills; Post A language – Language in Use and Languages for Group & Team

Option Modules: Corporate Finance & Law; Marketing Practice; Business Decision Making; Employee Relations; Business and Politics

The Language in Use module will prepare you for your year abroad and will include education; accommodation; food; health; media; cultural differences and shock; job applications and CV writing.
Level 3
Course Modules: Language in Use; Period Abroad Report; Applied Language Skills; Work-based Learning Project; Dissertation (double module); Management of International Business; Option Module

Option Modules: EU Policy & Business; Multinational Enterprises
Teaching/Learning
Teaching methods used within the course are diverse and add variety to your learning experience. They include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and practicals that will vary in their application. The use of X-stream will feature in a number of modules as a web-based learning tool.
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods will be used including reports, essays, examinations, presentations, web based material, reflective reports about your time abroad and dissertation. This mix enables you to get the most out of your course and develop skills that you can use in the workplace.

The marketing modules develop your knowledge and understanding of key concepts and theories underpinning marketing practice. You will learn how to identify target markets, develop products and brands to meet their needs and produce marketing strategies, as well as how to effectively communicate with international markets.

The language modules studied will enable you to develop your linguistic skills in a professional and business context. All core language skills, including translation and interpreting, are included in the course. The history, politics, culture, art and current affairs of English speaking countries are also studied.

You will have access to a wide range of facilities including a resource packed library open 24/7 to aid the development of your language skills – Languages Resource Area, language laboratories, computers and satellite television viewing in several languages.
Level 1
Language Modules: Language in Use; Language for Group & Team; European Context; Linguistic & Personal Skills

Marketing Modules: Marketing Dynamics; Organisational Behaviour; Information for Marketing; Finance for Marketing
Level 2
Language Modules: Language in Use; Language for Group & Team; Language in Context; Observing Culture

Marketing Modules: Buyer Behaviour; Marketing Communications; Marketing Practice; Marketing Research
Level 3
Language Modules: Language in Use; Applied Language Skills; Dissertation (Double Module)

Marketing Modules: Innovation & Change; Strategic Marketing ; Option Module 1; Option Module 2

Option Modules: Global Marketing; Digital & Interactive Marketing; Contemporary Brand Management
Teaching/Learning
Teaching methods used within the course are diverse and add variety to your learning experience. They include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and practicals that will vary in their application. The use of X-stream will feature in a number of modules as a web-based learning tool.
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods will be used including reports, essays, examinations, presentations, web based material, reflective reports about your time abroad and dissertation. This mix enables you to get the most out of your course and develop skills that you can use in the workplace.
Placement
During your degree you will have the option to spend a year or a semester studying at a partner institution in another English speaking country.