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Applied Language and Intercultural Studies

  • 18-07-2010 7:39pm
    #1
    ElSeano93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 100 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I'm just wondering since I applied for this course on my CAO, if there's anybody on this board who's doing this course? I'd just like a bit of information that I couldn't get like where exactly are the lectures for this course held and has there been any changes to the course, and I'd really appreciate an overview and insight into the course by someone who does/has done it.
    Cheers,
    Sean.
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  • #2
    Postgrad10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,792 ✭✭✭Postgrad10


    Hi
    I didn't do this course but your lectures are in the Henry gratten building which
    is where the registry office is. I hear it's very interesting. Some nice lecturers , Agnes and Patricia. There's an option to do an MA in Intercultural studies. Oh and you do a language with it too. HTH


  • #3
    tradhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 369 ✭✭tradhead


    Hiya Sean,

    I'm going into 2nd year of Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (ALIS for short!) now, with French and Spanish. Lectures are centred around Henry Grattan, but you might well have one in every building as I had last year, it's not a big deal tho as the campus is fairly compact.
    As far as I know there have been no changes since last year, although a few years ago the course name was changed from Languages for International Communication, I'm not 100% sure why! In first year you'll have your basic language classes, along with intercultural studies, translation, study and research skills, linguistics and the relevant "culture and society" classes for your chosen languages.
    Pretty much everyone in my year said that it wasn't what they expected, and I'd have to agree! It's a lot more than just a language course, and there is a fair bit of work involved, but most of it's interesting, and not too difficult. You won't have translation or intercultural studies until second semester, and if you end up doing this course I'd advise you to pay special attention in these, as you'll have to choose between them in second year.
    It's tough enough starting a language from scratch as many people do in ALIS, but if you keep up with your classes fairly well it's grand. It's a great course, and the people (in my year anyway!) are dead sound, and always up for a laugh. The lecturers are mostly (MOSTLY! could mention names bit I'm too nice..) sound as well, and really helpful.
    Personally, I chose this course because I didn't have a clue what I wanted to work as, and because I like languages, so it was a bit of a gamble!! But after a year in DCU I'm really glad I did, and am looking forward to starting second year.

    I hope that's helpful, bit of an essay, it's the first thing I've written in months!!! Any other questions, give me a shout.


  • #4
    Yukina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭Yukina


    Hey,
    both of them are right, I myself am a science student but I have lots of friends doing that course so I'd know the deal pretty well too, the lectures are mainly contained in the henry grattan building, in the school of applied languages and intercultural studies, but don't be worried if the letters on your timetable say otherwise, I know sometimes when there aren't rooms available lectures will be accomodated elsewhere, for large class groupings t101 is used (trust me you can't miss it), for smaller ones you could be in the business building or science building or anywhere, your timetable will be very clear though, so don't worry. I'm actually taking a 1st year language module this year too so who knows might even see you around the place, Good luck with your results next week :)


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