Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

184206 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Asian Languages


GradDipAsianLang(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course is for graduates of programs other than Asian studies to develop skills in an Asian language and understanding of the cultural heritage which underlies that language.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An approved bachelor degree or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This is a fee-paying course normally available in part-time mode only. Students who have already completed four semesters in one of the languages may be able to complete the course in full-time mode.

Course Organisation

Students will complete an Asian Languages stream and an Intercultural Communication stream. Within the Intercultural Communication stream two full optional units may be taken using Asian Language Units, Intercultural Communication Units or the Language Project 500.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

304142 v.2   Asian Business Cultures 550 3.0 25.0
  25.0

Year 1 Semester 2

304143 v.3   East Asian Sociolinguistics 519 3.0 25.0
  25.0

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

304295 v.2   Chinese (Mandarin) Language Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)   150.0
  OR  
304296 v.2   Indonesian Language Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)   150.0
  OR  
304297 v.2   Japanese Language Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)   150.0
  OR  
304298 v.2   Korean Language Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)   150.0
  150.0
NB Students with a background in the language stream may substitute units from other streams with the approval of the Course Coordinator
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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