Module manager: Adcharawan Seeger
Email: a.seeger@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
MODL9500 or equivalent
| MODL9500 | LCS Year Abroad |
This module is approved as a discovery module
The module will involve reading and discussing Thai newspaper and magazine articles. It will also involve extensive conversation, comprehension and composition exercise. The module will be delivered principally in Thai.
This module aims to enhance students’ linguistic proficiency in the Thai language, building on the foundational knowledge and skills acquired during Level 1 and their Year Abroad. Additionally, it seeks to deepen their understanding of Thai culture, history, and society, drawing upon the insights gained throughout their Year Abroad and Level 1 studies. These objectives will be achieved through intensive language classes, during which all four language skills—reading, composition, listening comprehension, and writing—will be practiced at an intermediate level. The module will utilise a diverse range of materials, including newspapers, academic texts, videos, and other online resources.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Communicate fluently and effectively in both oral and written forms in the Thai language at an intermediate level, utilising digital resources where appropriate.
2. Engage in conversations and discussions on a variety of topics in Thai at an intermediate level.
3. Recognise and utilise complex structures of the Thai language.
4. Develop and use receptive and productive language skills across various contexts.
Recognise and differentiate between a range of Thai social, cultural, political, and developmental contexts.
5. Recognise and differentiate between a range of Thai social, cultural, political, and developmental contexts.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
6. Develop advanced intercultural awareness and intercultural communication skills.
7. Employ effective and proactive language learning strategies.
The module will be conducted primarily in Thai. It will include reading and discussing articles from Thai newspapers and magazines, as well as extensive exercises in conversation, comprehension, and composition. The vocabulary in most classes will focus on aspects of Thai society, culture, and history.
Additionally, students will begin to develop translation skills both from and into Thai.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| Private study hours | 150 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 50 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Students will have the opportunity to receive individualised formative feedback on their understanding and academic progress during module contact hours. Students will receive written and oral feedback on their in-course assessments. Students will receive formative feedback on written homework tasks. Additionally, students are encouraged to visit the module tutors’ office hours for further feedback on their academic performance and progress. Monitoring and feedback are provided through regular weekly written exercises, class engagement and performance, and periodic aural tests. In-course activities, which include classroom presentations, homework, comprehension exercises, and dictations, encourage consistent work and provide feedback on the development of their linguistic skills (Learning Outcomes 1-7).
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 60 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0.0 Hrs 20 Mins | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 07/05/2025
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