<div><p>You'll be provided with four printed module books, each covering one block of study.</p><p>You'll also have access to a module website, which includes:</p><ul><li>a week-by-week study planner</li><li>course-specific module materials including activities</li><li>audio and video resources</li><li>assessment details and submission section</li><li>activity forums that focus on particular topics</li><li>a general forum where you can communicate with your fellow students and the module team.</li></ul></div>
The Open University is the worlds leading provider of flexible, high quality distance learning.
Unlike other universities we are not campus based. You will study in a flexible way that works for you whether youre at home, at work or on the move.As an OU student you'll be supported throughout your studies your tutor or study adviser will guide and advise you, offer detailed feedback on your assignments, and help with any study issues.
Tuition might be in face-to-face groups, via online tutorials, or by phone.
This module introduces key concepts relating to languages, language learning and plurilingualism. You will develop intercultural skills and language awareness to support and complement language-specific studies.
<div><p>This introductory OU level 1 module is designed to introduce key concepts relating to languages, language learning, plurilingualism and intercultural communication. It will help you develop intercultural skills and language awareness to support and complement the language skills that are covered in language-specific modules. Study resources include printed materials and a dedicated website with online activities which support independent learning. Together, they will introduce you to some of the elements that define studying modern foreign languages and English language studies.</p></div>
