Overview
The Diploma in Language Studies is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire proficiency in a second language. You can choose from six languages offered by the School of Humanities and Languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish. You will develop and strengthen your key language skills … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recognise disciplinary and cross-disciplinary practices relevant to the study of your chosen language.
2.
Articulate a broad and coherent body of knowledge about foundational aspects of societies, cultures and/or the arts in the countries or regions in which your language is spoken.
3.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis in your chosen language, in order to understand foundational aspects of the societies, cultures and / or the arts of the countries or regions of your chosen language.
4.
Collaborate effectively with others and engage sensitively with diverse cultural perspectives.
5.
Communicate in your chosen language in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
6.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction to continuously acquire knowledge and skills.
7.
Use your chosen language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to an “independent user” as articulated in the Common European Framework.
8.
Reflect on linguistic and cultural diversity with reference to one’s own language and culture.
9.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
Program Structure
Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
Over a period usually equivalent to nine terms of study, students complete 48 UOC in language or related courses offered by the School of Humanities and Languages.
- If you commence at introductory level, you must complete six language courses (36 UOC) and two contextual studies electives (12 UOC).
- If you commence at intermediate, advanced or professional level, course selection options vary across different language streams. Refer to the specialisation requirements of each language stream.
- For Spanish and German studies, you can commence at introductory or intermediate level only.
Specialisation Requirements
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
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