Aims and Fit of Module
This module allows each student in Stage 3 to choose to live in and/or study one specific country for one semester, hosted by an XJTLU partner university on a programme approved by XJTLU. International Relations Study Abroad is designed to provide students with knowledge and analytical skills related to the politics, economics, foreign policy, society and culture of another country.
Learning outcomes
A. Demonstrate to understand the social, economic, cultural and political characteristics of another country.
B. Evaluate another country’s foreign policy and its relationship with China.
C. Formulate cross-cultural perspectives.
D. Produce a professional briefing report relevant to the study abroad country.
Method of teaching and learning
Students will spend a semester of study at a partner university on a programme nominated by XJTLU.
Choice of university and country will be determined by the student in agreement with their Academic Advisor and the INS301 Module Leader. Students indicate three universities of their choice - from a list of partners agreed by the INS Department and XGlo – in a dedicated section on E-Bridge prepared by the Registry Team on a year-by-year basis. Since many partner universities have access criteria, students are allocated by the Department and the International Office to their university of preference based on students’ performance in the previous years.
During this semester, students will be normally required to attend and participate in the equivalent of four 5-credit XJTLU modules related to their subject of study at their host university, all approved in advance by the Department of International Studies at XJTLU.
Students should complete and pass all the assessments included in the host institutions’ modules.
In addition, students must submit the following coursework related to their semester studying abroad to the INS Department, assessed by departmental staff:
1. Coursework 1: Essay (20%)
2. Coursework 2: Report (60%)
3. Coursework 3: Portfolio of Works (20%)