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GALWAY DIPLOMA SERIES 2018
Diplomas in Humanities and Social Sciences
B Galway Diploma Series 2018 B
Galway Diploma Series 2018 1
CONTENTS
02 04 05
GALWAY DIPLOMA ARCHAEOLOGY ARCHAEOLOGY
SERIES 2018 CLASSROOM BASED ONLINE
06 07 08
EARTH & OCEAN FRENCH GERMAN
SCIENCES
10 11 12
IRISH STUDIES ITALIAN ITALIAN
ONLINE CLASSROOM BASED ONLINE
13 15 16
PSYCHOLOGY OF MARKETING SPANISH
COUNSELLING
2 Galway Diploma Series 2018
GALWAY DIPLOMA
SERIES 2018
Course Overview on a regular basis. Additional time present an English language
A new cycle of the NUI Galway is required for home study such qualification (IELTS/TOEFL). The
Diploma Series will commence as reading, research, completing English language requirement
in September 2018. Modern assessments and preparation for does not apply to the language
language Diplomas in French, exams. diplomas.
Italian, German and Spanish are
available to those interested in Course Entry Fee Scholarships
developing their language skills. Requirements Scholarships are available for
Additional Diploma courses are There are no formal entry applicants who are in receipt of
available in a wide variety of requirements for any of the a social welfare payment and
subjects ranging from Archaeology Diploma programmes. Students wish to update their skills and
to Marketing. We are also who are aged 21 or over by knowledge by participating in one
delighted to add a new Diploma January 1st of the year of of the listed courses. Scholarships
in Earth and Ocean Sciences which admission are classified as mature will constitute a 30% contribution
will be delivered via blended students and gain entry on this to course fees. The scholarship
learning. basis. application form is available at:
So, whether you want to improve www.nuigalway.ie/adult-learning/
Proficiency in the use of computers faqs/fees-funding-&-scholarships/
your career prospects or take and the internet is beneficial, and
a course for your own personal in the case of online courses in
development and enjoyment, we particular, recommended. What Happens
have a course to suit you. After I Apply?
Students under the age of 21 Once you apply online, your
How the Diplomas Are applying to complete a part-time application is assessed in
Structured course at NUI Galway will be accordance with the course
asked to fulfil the matriculation selection criteria. Places will be
The Diploma programmes are requirements of the University. If you
delivered part-time over two years. offered as soon as the minimum
are under 21, please log onto class number has been reached.
Course delivery ranges from www.nuigalway.ie/adult-learning/
weekly evening lectures to fully faqs/ where you will find a To accept your place, you are
online learning. The academic list of the matriculation entry required to:
year is divided into two semesters, requirements.
one beginning in early September 1. Accept your course place using
and the other in early January. the online applications portal
In the majority of programmes English Language
2. Pay a deposit of €485 (€1,470
each semester consists of twelve Requirement
Non-EU) within the specified
teaching weeks, a study week and If your first language is not English, timeframe – this deposit is
an examination period. Students or you have not been educated offset against the full fee
are required to participate in through the medium of the English payment
classes (online and face-to-face) language, you are required to
DIPLOMA FACTS
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
ECTS: 30
Friday 27th July. Early application is advised as offers will be
NFQ Level: 7
made on a rolling basis. A limited number of applications may be
Duration: 2 years, part-time accepted after the official application closing date, subject to the
Fees: (per annum) availability of places.
EU: €970 Non-EU: €1,470
www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/courses/arts-&-social-scienceGalway Diploma Series 2018 3
3. Y ou are advised to regularly Student Support Assessment and
check your email address used The Centre for Adult Learning Examinations
for correspondence, as all and Professional Development All modules included in the series
course communication will be provides supports in the following are individually assessed. Each
sent to that address areas, outside of regular class module’s assessment may consist
Additional registration details times: of written assignments and/
and course information will be or online activities during the
issued to successful applicants • Study skills
semester and written exams at the
approximately two weeks • Writing skills end of the semester.
before the course commences. • Referencing
Induction will take place on the
8th September and classes will • The online learning Attendance
commence the week starting 10th environment Generally, students are expected
September, 2018. These supports are designed to to attend a minimum of 85% of
bridge the gap between your last classes, in both the online and
education experience and returning face-to-face environments. This
to education as an adult learner. may vary from course to course.
APPLY ONLINE AT CONTACT
www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/apply Catherine Geraghty
Complete the online application form and +353 (0)91 492144
include all relevant details (i.e. requested form catherine.geraghty@nuigalway.ie
of I.D., Leaving Certificate for applicants under
21 years). The (non-refundable) application fee Centre for Adult Learning
and Professional Development
is €30.
NUI Galway, Nuns’ Island
Galway4 Galway Diploma Series 2018
Diploma in
ARCHAEOLOGY (Classroom Based)
Who is this course for? Content All modules in the Diploma
The diploma course is open to The course consists of lectures, are individually assessed. The
anyone with an interest in the past. fieldwork and project work. assessment for each module takes
It may be of particular interest to The course offers a general the form of essays or projects
first and second level teachers introduction to the field during the semester or a written
and others interested in the monuments and material culture examination at the end of the
contribution of archaeology to of some nine millennia of the semester.
education, local studies, heritage Irish past. Participants are also Classes will be held on Tuesday
studies and tourism. introduced to the discipline evenings, with occasional weekend
of archaeology, its historical field trips.
development worldwide,
Course Profile
theoretical perspectives and
Aim methodologies. They will Career or Further Study
examine the archaeology of Opportunities
Archaeology is the study of
the material remains of past Ireland in general, and explore Career opportunities exist
human societies. The discipline the prehistoric and historic in heritage and tourism,
covers a remarkable span of archaeology of human settlement archaeological consultancy, and
time and investigates some of in their region. the museum and education
the most profoundly important sectors.
developments of the past. The
wide scope of archaeology, in Course Content – Year 1
time, space and methodology is
one of the features that makes Introduction to Archaeology
the subject so attractive to
professional and amateur alike. The Archaeology of
There is something to interest Historic Ireland
everyone - whether their interests The Archaeology of
lie in outdoor fieldwork and Prehistoric Ireland
exploring ancient monuments, the
study of artefacts, the history of
technology, local studies, or simply Course Content – Year 2
in the rich heritage of Ireland’s
past.
Approaching the Past
This course aims to equip
participants with a sound Historic Landscapes of the
knowledge of Ireland’s West
archaeological heritage from the Prehistoric Landscapes
earliest settlers to the medieval of the West
period.
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Dr. Michelle Comber CONNECT WITH
Archaeology US ON FACEBOOK
+353 91 492887 facebook.com/nuigalway.adultlearning
michelle.comber@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/courses/arts-&-social-scienceGalway Diploma Series 2018 5
Diploma in
ARCHAEOLOGY ONLINE
Who is this course for? • To present the archaeology assessment exercises, online
This diploma is the ideal course of of Ireland as a way of discussions and multi-media
study for anyone with an interest understanding ten content that includes mini-lectures
in the Irish past, whether amateur thousand years of human and site visits. Support will be
or professional. The latter might settlement on this island. provided to students to help them
include primary school teachers, • To study aspects of current become familiar with the online
secondary school teachers, archaeological research in learning environment.
heritage employees, those Ireland in detail.
employed in the tourism industry, • To promote interest in Ireland’s Career or Further Study
and local government employees. heritage at a national and Opportunities
international level. Career opportunities exist
Course Profile in heritage and tourism,
Content archaeological consultancy, and
Aim
the museum and education
Archaeology is a constantly Course Content – Year 1 sectors.
changing discipline, fed by new
discoveries, new theoretical Mesolithic to Megalithic: Ireland
approaches and new analytical in the Stone Age
methods. These discoveries Metal and Warriors:
continue to revolutionise the Bronze and Iron Age Ireland
subject’s potential to inform us
about the past and to give us Saint, Scholar, Viking, Norman:
a valuable long perspective on Medieval Ireland
how this past has shaped our
present. Exciting aspects of the
practical side of archaeology, Course Content – Year 2
such as excavation, are familiar
to everyone, but excavation is Key themes in Irish
only one aspect of a discipline Prehistoric Archaeology
that combines humanistic interest Key themes in Irish
with scientific method. For the Medieval Archaeology
interested student, archaeology
offers a stimulating opportunity for Irish Archaeology Project
intellectual enquiry.
This two year course has four All teaching and student-teacher
broad aims: interactions will take place online
in the course’s online learning
• To introduce students to the environment. Course content
discipline of archaeology. comprises illustrated text, self-
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Dr. Michelle Comber
Archaeology
+353 91 492887
michelle.comber@nuigalway.ie6 Galway Diploma Series 2018
Diploma in
EARTH & OCEAN SCIENCES
Who is this course for? Content
Course Content – Year 1
This course will appeal to those The course will use online lectures
with an interest in our natural and practical exercises, as well Planet Earth
environment and the outdoors. It as monthly weekend workshops
may be professionally beneficial and field trips, to study the Earth’s Earth Materials
for geography teachers, origins, materials and processes
environmental scientists, at all scales from the atomic to Our Coastal Ocean
engineers, archaeologists. the planetary level; internal and
external; and locally, nationally,
Course Profile and internationally. Course Content – Year 2
One module will deal with our Geology of Ireland
Aim coastal ocean, examining the
The aim of the Diploma in interaction of geology, ground- The Peopled Planet
Scientific Studies (Earth & Ocean and surface water, and the marine
Sciences) is to provide students environment. Another will focus Observing Earth
with a broad introduction to the on Earth observation and remote
study of the Earth’s solid geology sensing, and how these are used
to help understand the physical, What Career or Further
and its coastal ocean, with hands-
on, practical experience of the chemical, and biological processes Study Opportunities are
techniques employed within the acting on the Earth’s surface. A There?
fields of geology, oceanography, common theme throughout will be A number of graduates from
and Earth observation. the interaction of people with the an earlier version of the course
planet we inhabit. Fieldtrips (within have since gone on to study for a
Ireland) are an integral part of the degree in Earth & Ocean Sciences.
course.
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Dr. Sadhbh Baxter This course will appeal to those
Earth & Ocean Sciences with an interest in our natural
+353 91 495962 environment and the outdoors.
sadhbh.baxter@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/courses/arts-&-social-scienceGalway Diploma Series 2018 7
Diploma in
FRENCH
Who is this course for? the world of French literature. As Career or Further Study
This course is open to anyone the course progresses, students Opportunities
with an interest in French and should be able to converse on and
Surveys indicate that employers
who wishes to gain fluency in the comprehend a variety of topics
value language skills among their
language. The Diploma caters and situations.
workforce, placing a premium
for all levels of language ability. on the ability to make contact
The course is offered at three Content and communicate with global
levels: beginner, intermediate and trade partners and to understand
advanced. overseas business environments.
Course Content – Year 1
For those with appropriate
Direct Entry to Second Year Introduction to French French language skills, there
Language – Written and Spoken are possibilities to work in the
Application to enter year 2 of the following fields: international
Diploma in French is available to French Language – Written,
Spoken and Comprehension business, international agencies,
those who have completed an the tourism and hospitality
equivalent course at third level or Introduction to Civilisation, industry and the diplomatic
who have lived in a Francophone Culture and Society in France service. There is also the possibility
country for an extended period. of proceeding to Degree level and
Applications are assessed on Oral French – Parlons Français 1 beyond in French.
a case-by-case basis, through
Recognition of Prior Learning.
Course Content – Year 2
Course Profile
Improvers’ French 1 – On
Écoute, on Écrit et on Parle 1
Aim
This course aims to enable Improvers’ French 2 – On
students with an interest in Écoute, on Écrit et on Parle 2
French to acquire a high level of French Culture – Connaître le
written and oral communication Monde
skills in the language through
a variety of practical language Classes will be held on Monday
exercises. Students will also evenings (for direct entry to 2nd
study major cultural issues in the year students, classes will be held
contemporary French-speaking on Tuesday evenings).
world. In their second year,
students will be introduced to
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Dr. Máire-Áine Ní Mhainnín
French
+353 91 493397
mary.mannion@nuigalway.ie8 Galway Diploma Series 2018
Diploma in
GERMAN
Who is this course for? German-speaking world. By the Career or Further Study
The Diploma in German end of each term, students will Opportunities
introduces students to the basic have learned to converse on and
Knowledge of German is
elements of German and is comprehend a variety of topics
more useful than ever for
designed for those who have in situations that are normally
career opportunities involving
no previous knowledge of the encountered in a modern German-
international trade, customer
language. speaking environment.
service within multinational
companies, as well as the tourism
Direct Entry to Second Year industry.
Course Content – Year 1
If you already have prior
Introduction to Beginners’
knowledge of the language, or a
German – Written and Spoken
Leaving Certificate in the subject,
you can apply for direct entry to Beginners’ German Continued
the second year. Your level will be – Written, Spoken and
assessed by a written examination Comprehension
that will take place in August. Introduction to aspects of 20th
Century German and Austrian
Course Profile Culture
Aim
Whether your interest in German Course Content – Year 2
has a business focus or you want
to get to know interesting and Intermediate German
exciting regions such as the – Written, Spoken and Oral
Austrian Alps, the Diploma in Comprehension 1
German can get you started. This Intermediate German –
two-year course will help you Written, Spoken and Oral
develop the skills to communicate Comprehension 2
successfully in the German-
speaking world while exciting your Contemporary German, Austrian
curiosity about other cultures. and Swiss Society
German Conversation
Content
Students will begin with the basic Classes will be held on Wednesday
elements of German grammar and evenings (for direct entry to 2nd
vocabulary and will progress to the year students, classes will be held
study of a selection of social and on Thursday evenings).
cultural issues in the contemporary
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Ms. Gabriele Behrens
German
+353 91 492226
gabriele.behrens@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/courses/arts-&-social-scienceGalway Diploma Series 2018 9
“
Taking the Diploma in German at NUI
Galway was easily one of the best
moves I’ve made, both personally
WHAT and professionally. I’ve always had a
keen interest in linguistics but sadly I
OUR had neglected German since school.
STUDENTS As it turned out, when I went back
to college to pursue postgraduate
SAY research, German proved quite
essential for my line of work in
Classical Philology. After one year of
trying (and failing) to teach myself
German I decided the Diploma was
the best option.
I started the Diploma to develop
reading comprehension in German
but by the end of the course I had
gained so much more. The method
of teaching and learning allowed
me to pursue the coursework at my
own pace, in tandem with my own
research and teaching. The regular
practice gave me so much more
confidence in speaking the language,
and has opened up a whole new
world of media, literature, film, music
and culture. The Diploma has instilled
a strong desire to travel and explore
Germany.
“
CHARLES DOYLE
Diploma in German10 Galway Diploma Series 2018
Diploma in
IRISH STUDIES (Online)
Who is this course for? European community. Students
This course is of appeal to those are introduced to Irish literature in
who are interested in Ireland’s both the Irish (Gaelic) and English
past and culture including primary languages, from the Old-Irish
school teachers, secondary school sagas and early Irish lyrics through
teachers and heritage employees. the emergence of Anglo-Irish
It will also be of appeal to those literature in the 18th century to
who are employed in the tourism the 20th century revival of writing
industry. in Irish.
Course Profile Course Content – Year 1
Aim Early Christian Ireland 431-1169
The Diploma in Irish Studies is an
Medieval Ireland 1169-1603
interdisciplinary introduction to
the discipline of Irish Studies and Early Modern Ireland 1603-1845
offers an excellent opportunity
for those interested in Ireland,
especially those without access to
traditional programmes of study in Course Content – Year 2
this area.
Modern Ireland 1845-1998
The purpose of the diploma is to
provide a basic introduction to Social and Political Change
Irish life and culture through the in Contemporary Ireland,
disciplines of archaeology, history, 1922-2003
literature in English and in Irish
(presented in translation), political From Ceili to Riverdance: Irish
science and sociology, and Traditional Music and Dance in
traditional Irish music and dance. the 20th century
Content Career or Further Study
The course provides an overview Opportunities
of Irish history from the pagan The information and skills
Celtic world and the coming introduced by this course may
of Christianity through to the contribute to careers in a wide
cataclysmic famines of the variety of areas, such as in the
1840s, the establishment of an heritage, tourism and education
independent state in 1922 and sectors.
Ireland’s integration into the
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Dr. Michelle Comber CONNECT WITH
Centre for Irish Studies US ON TWITTER
+353 91 492887 twitter.com/nuig_adult
michelle.comber@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/courses/arts-&-social-scienceGalway Diploma Series 2018 11
Diploma in
ITALIAN (Classroom Based)
Who is this course for? Career or Further Study
Course Content – Year 1
The Diploma in Italian is open Opportunities
to everybody and is designed Italian Language Level 1 – Part 1 Learning a new language provides
for those who have no previous invaluable skills. There is no doubt
knowledge of the language. Italian Language Level 1 - Part 2 that the profile of the professional
of the future will be that of a
Italian Culture and Language
Direct Entry to Second Year person who can adapt quickly and
Level 1
effectively to new situations and
If you already have prior environments, who speaks more
knowledge of the language, or a than one language, and who is at
Leaving Certificate in the subject, Course Content – Year 2 home in more than one country.
you can apply for direct entry to Language students will be mobile,
the second year (online only). Your Italian Language Level 2 – Part 1
cosmopolitan, and ready and
level will be assessed by a written happy to embrace and negotiate
examination. Please contact Laura Italian Language Level 2 - Part 2
different cultures and traditions.
McLoughlin (contact details on
Italian Culture and Language
page 12) for further information.
Level 2
Course Profile Classes will be held on Monday
Aim evenings.
This course is designed to give
participants enhanced language
skills for personal, travel and
professional purposes.
Content
Students will be introduced to
the basics of the Italian language
in order to develop competence
in handling common situations
of everyday life. The course
concentrates on all of the four
main language skills (listening,
speaking, reading and writing) and
uses carefully selected authentic
material to provide a gradual
introduction to the structures
and functions of the language.
In addition, a cultural module
introduces students to the main
trends in Italian art, cinema, history
and culture.
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Dr. Barbara Landi
Italian
+353 91 493979
barbara.b.landi@nuigalway.ie12 Galway Diploma Series 2018
Diploma in
ITALIAN (Online)
Who is this course for? students are encouraged to
participate in virtual class activities Course Content – Year 1
The Diploma in Italian Online can
be taken at intermediate level in with their peers and e-tutors. Italian Communication
2018. Skills 1 – Part 1
Content Italian Communication
The online course is particularly
suitable for students who need Students will be guided through Skills 1 - Part 2
flexibility in their time and mode each interactive and participative
online module, which will Italian Cultural Landscape 1
of study and/or live away from
Galway. Basic computer skills emphasize collaborative learning
are sufficient for the online in order to avoid any feelings of
students, including an ability isolation. Lecture packages will Course Content – Year 2
to download and upload files, be delivered weekly online and
will include comprehension tasks, Italian Communication
navigate websites, and use emails Skills 2 – Part 1
and Skype-style applications. An individual and group work, and
introductory on-campus session conversation and intercultural Italian Communication Skills
at the beginning of the course will aspects. Three on-campus 2 - Part 2
explain in very simple terms how sessions per semester are also
to use these applications and will included (held on Saturdays). Italian Cultural Landscape 2
take students through all the steps This course caters for students
necessary to become familiar with who have already obtained a Level
these learning tools. A2 of fluency in Italian and focuses Career or Further Study
on the four main language skills Opportunities
Direct Entry to Second Year (listening, speaking, reading and There is no doubt that the
If you already have prior writing) using regular practice profile of the professional of the
knowledge of the language, based, as much as possible, future will be that of a person
or a Leaving Certificate in the on authentic material carefully who can adapt quickly and
subject, you can apply for direct selected to guide students effectively to new situations and
entry to the second year. Your towards the acquisition of more environments, who speaks more
level will be assessed by a written advanced structures and functions than one language, and who is at
examination. Please contact Dr. of the language. home in more than one country.
Laura McLoughlin (details below) A cultural module will present Language students will be mobile,
for further information. aspects of Italian culture and cosmopolitan, and ready and
society from both a linguistic happy to embrace and negotiate
Course Profile and an intercultural perspective, different cultures and traditions.
introducing texts and personalities
Aim from Italian arts, music, cinema,
This course is designed to give literature and exploring societal
participants enhanced language issues
skills for personal, travel and
professional purposes. This course
is based on a collaborative,
communicative approach and
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Laura McLoughlin LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR
Italian PERSONAL, TRAVEL AND
+353 91 492240 PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
laura.mcloughlin@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/courses/arts-&-social-scienceGalway Diploma Series 2018 13
Diploma in
PSYCHOLOGY OF COUNSELLING
Who is this course for? understanding of the processes Career or Further Study
The Diploma is designed for in which they are involved and Opportunities
individuals who are involved in a to develop their counselling
On successful completion
helping or advice-giving role. In skills. The Diploma is also
of year 2, you may go on to
particular, it caters for members suitable for people who would
take an undergraduate course
of self-help groups, volunteers like, subsequently, to pursue a
in counselling psychology,
in befriending and support professional counselling course,
psychology or counselling.
organizations, individuals engaged as it provides a foundation in
Graduates who already have a
in personnel work and staff of the theory and basic skills of
third level qualification may be
educational, youth and health counselling.
entitled to undertake a Masters in
services. Counselling course.
Content
Specialist Entry
Course Content – Year 1
Requirements
It is beneficial to outline the Counselling Skills and Practice 1
following information in your
application: Lifespan Development and
Theory of Counselling
• Your involvement in voluntary/
Personality Theory and Theory
community work (if any)
of Counselling
• Personal reasons for doing the
course
• How you consider the course Course Content – Year 2
will benefit your work/
community Working with Groups
Diverse Perspectives in
Course Profile Counselling
Aim Personal Development
The course aims to provide a and Awareness
basic grounding in the psychology
of lifespan development and Classes will be held on Thursday
major psychological theories of evenings, with occasional weekend
personality and their application workshops.
to counselling. The practical 85% attendance is required for this
aspects of the course include course.
basic counselling skills and
group facilitation of personal
development. The course enables
participants to gain a better
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Ms. Tammie Scott
Course Director
tamar.scott@nuigalway.ie
Catherine Geraghty
Centre for Adult Learning
+353 91 4922814
catherine.geraghty@nuigalway.ie14 Galway Diploma Series 2018
“
I wanted to study in an area outside
my comfort zone that may offer new
opportunities in the future. I chose
to study a Diploma in Marketing with
NUI Galway. This has been a great
WHAT decision for me professionally and
OUR personally!
STUDENTS The online mode of delivery has been
SAY a very positive experience for me. It
has offered the flexibility to continue
working and meet other personal
commitments. I can study at times
that suit me and at my own pace. I
have never felt alone as the lecturer is
always readily available to answer any
questions and the way the Diploma
is delivered keeps you continually
engaged. Feedback on assignments
is excellent and ensures continual
improvement.
This learning experience has
benefited me personally by feeling
more confident about what I can
achieve and has given me a sense of
accomplishment. It has also made me
excited by what work opportunities
may arise in the future through my
Marketing studies.
“
ULTAN MURPHY
Diploma in MarketingGalway Diploma Series 2018 15
Diploma in
MARKETING
Who is this course for? marketing theory and apply it Career or Further Study
The Diploma in Marketing is to real-world settings. You will Opportunities
aimed at students who seek a examine how marketing works in
This course is aimed at students
marketing qualification to develop a managerial context and develop
who wish to develop their
their careers. Students will be negotiation skills; in particular,
careers in today’s global business
equipped with key concepts and how to manage issues to achieve
environment. Graduates will be
skills, vital to embark on a career in agreement and resolve a conflict.
equipped with the fundamentals
marketing. In year 2 you will develop to embark on a career path
marketing research skills, such as: in marketing and marketing
Course Profile how to collect accurate data, how management. Graduates may
to prepare and analyse this data, also be employable in a range of
Aim and how to compile and present organisations and sectors.
The modules in this diploma the research findings. You will also
This course provides a progression
provide a solid foundation in study services marketing.
route to the part-time Bachelor
the principles and practice of of Commerce Online should
marketing. graduates wish to progress to
Course Content – Year 1
This diploma is ideal for students degree level. Exemptions will be
who wish to: Foundations of Marketing granted for the academic work
Thought completed for the diploma.
• Understand the principles of
marketing Negotiation Skills
• Become knowledgeable of key
Marketing Management
marketing concepts
• Understand marketing’s role in
business
Course Content – Year 2
• Develop essential skills in
marketing, research, services The Marketing of Service
and negotiation
• Apply this knowledge to a wide Qualitative Marketing Research
range of industry settings Marketing Analytics & Research
OR
Content
Critical Thinking
The first year of this course
provides the theoretical
foundations of marketing
principles. Through a combination
of game-based learning and
online technology, you will gain
a deeper understanding of
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Louise Coyle
Centre for Adult Learning
+353 91 495786
louise.coyle@nuigalway.ie16 Galway Diploma Series 2018
Diploma in
SPANISH
Who is this course for? Course Profile
Course Content – Year 2
The Diploma in Spanish is
designed for those who have little Aim Improvers’ Spanish 1 –
or no previous knowledge of the The Diploma in Spanish will Written, Spoken and Oral
language and wish to gain Spanish help students to develop Comprehension
language skills for personal or communication skills in Spanish Improvers’ Spanish 2 –
professional reasons. that will facilitate travel or work. Written, Spoken and Oral
On completion of the course, Comprehension
Direct Entry to Second Year students will have the necessary
Introduction to Latin America
oral, comprehension and writing
If you already have prior and Oral Spanish
skills to deal with a range of
knowledge of the language, or a
situations encountered in everyday
Leaving Certificate in the subject, Classes will be held on Monday
life in Spain and Latin America.
you can apply for direct entry to evenings (for direct entry to 2nd
the second year. Your level will be Content year students, classes will be held
assessed by a written examination on Thursday evenings).
that will take place in August. The course will include elements
of Spanish grammar and
vocabulary and an introduction Career or Further Study
to social and cultural issues in the Opportunities
contemporary Spanish-speaking Spanish is currently the third most
world. By the end of each year, widely spoken language in the
students will be able to discuss world after Mandarin and English.
a variety of topics relevant to life It is increasingly beneficial to those
in Spain or Latin America today. working in any sector with an
Student participation and active international dimension.
learning will be key features in
course delivery.
Course Content – Year 1
Introduction to Beginners’
Spanish – Written and Spoken
Beginners’ Spanish – Written,
Spoken and Comprehension
Introduction to Spain and
Oral Spanish
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Dr. Lorna Shaughnessy SPANISH IS CURRENTLY THE
Spanish THIRD MOST WIDELY SPOKEN
+353 91 492229 LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD
lorna.shaughnessy@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/courses/arts-&-social-scienceGalway Diploma Series 2018 17
18 Galway Diploma Series 2018 LEARN WITHOUT LIMITS National University of Ireland, Galway Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
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