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300488 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Communicating in an Asian Context



Introduction
This course is designed to provide students with competence in an Asian Language (Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese or Korean), training in the socolinguistic knowledge necessary for interaction with speakers from diverse cultural backgrounds, and knowledge about business systems in the Asian region. It is designed for beginners with no prior study of the language. Those with some prior study are assigned to a class of appropriate level.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
As the two language units must be taken consecutively, the course cannot be completed in one semester of full-time study. This fee paying course is of two semesters part-time duration.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1    
12321 v.3   Chinese (Mandarin) 511 5.0 25.0
      OR    
11257 v.3   Indonesian 511 5.0 25.0
      OR    
11265 v.3   Japanese 511 5.0 25.0
      OR    
11273 v.3   Korean 511 5.0 25.0
7714 v.5   East Asian Socio-linguistics 219 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2    
12322 v.3   Chinese (Mandarin) 512 5.0 25.0
      OR    
11258 v.3   Indonesian 512 5.0 25.0
      OR    
11266 v.3   Japanese 512 5.0 25.0
      OR    
11274 v.3   Korean 512 5.0 25.0
13141 v.3   Asian Business Cultures 250 3.0 25.0
  50.0
           

 

 

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