Overview

The "Language Studies" major is offered to students in the Diploma in Language Studies. The Language Studies major awards students a broader, composite language learning specialisation, comprising up to two language areas including contextual language studies.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Recognise disciplinary and cross-disciplinary practices relevant to the study of your chosen language.
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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.
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3.
Undertake 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.
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4.
Collaborate effectively with others and engage sensitively with diverse cultural perspectives.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
5.
Communicate in your chosen language in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
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6.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction to continuously acquire knowledge and skills.
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7.
Reflect on linguistic and cultural diversity with reference to one’s own language and culture.
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8.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
  • Global citizens

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Diploma in Language Studies - Dip Lang Studies3417 - Language Studies

Specialisation Structure

You must complete 48 UOC.

Language Placement Questionnaire 

All students are required to complete a School Language Placement Questionnaire to determine language knowledge level and are advised in consultation with the Program Director on the remaining courses to be completed on admission.

DFAT students only

All students completing the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Language Training Services program will be assessed on admission for their language knowledge level and advised on the remaining courses to be completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be based on the number of training weeks completed. The Language Studies major comprises 48 UOC. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 12 UOC at UNSW, i.e. minimum two additional language or contextual language courses. Course prerequisites still apply. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be applied for up to 36 UOC.

Language Areas
Contextual Courses

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Additional Information

Language Placement Information

The School of Humanities and Languages offers a flexible program for students with different interests, different language backgrounds, and different language levels. 

If you have prior language knowledge you will need to take an online placement evaluation so that we can assess your skills and select an appropriate level of course for you. Information about the evaluation and additional course details can be found on the web at: School of Humanities and Languages - Language Placements

You will not be permitted to enrol in language courses that are too easy for you. If this occurs, you will be requested to change your enrolment.

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