167399 v.5 Bachelor of Arts (Languages and Asian Cultures)
BA(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 050348B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
3 Years
Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts (Languages and Asian Cultures) provides students with the skills necessary to enter professions requiring communication with peoples of different cultures and languages. Graduates of this degree and associated double degrees possess functional knowledge of at least one Asian language and culture. The course offers a choice of majors in Chinese (Mandarin), Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and Asian Studies. Students are strongly encouraged to utilise the numerous exchange agreements and study abroad programs offered by Curtin University. The flexible nature of the course allows students to prepare a program of study suitable to individual academic interests and professional vocational needs, including units from other faculties in the University. In recent years graduates have had no difficulty in finding employment in a wide variety of professions, both in Australia and Asia. Graduates of this course may be invited to enrol in an honours year, and may eventually be considered for admission to a graduate course.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
No previous study of any of the languages is required. Preference will be given to applicants with a TEE LOTE subject, and also applicants with other evidence of formal language studies. Students who have studied their language major prior to entry will take more advanced classes. Part of the course may be studied abroad at one of Curtin's exchange universities in Asia, particularly in China, Indonesia, Japan and Korea.
Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
3 years' full-time study or equivalent part-time.
Course Organisation
Students select either one or two of the following majors - Chinese (Mandarin), Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, TESOL or Asian Studies. Where a student opts for two majors and both majors have the same core unit, the core unit for one of the majors should be replaced by an option unit. If a student opts to complete only one major the remainder of the course consists of options and elective units.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Further Information
Please contact the Department of Languages and Intercultural Education on (08) 9266 7617 or visit our website: www.dolie.curtin.edu.au.
Combined Degree Information
Languages and Asian Cultures may be combined with Commerce, Environmental Biology, Media and Information, Secondary Education.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309494 | v.2 | Chinese Major | 300.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 309495 | v.2 | Indonesian Major | 300.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 309496 | v.2 | Japanese Major | 300.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 309497 | v.2 | Korean Major | 300.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 308218 | v.3 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Major | 300.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 267301 | v.10 | Asian Studies Major | 300.0 | ||
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 150.0 | ||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 150.0 | ||||
| 600.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 11290 | v.4 | Korean 211 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11291 | v.4 | Korean 212 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11292 | v.5 | Korean 311- Social Korean | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11293 | v.5 | Korean 312 - Business Korean | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11294 | v.6 | Korean 321 - Movie and Drama | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11295 | v.5 | Korean 322 - Interactive Business Korean | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12053 | v.5 | Chinese 341- Business Chinese | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12054 | v.5 | Chinese 342 - Translating and Interpreting | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12307 | v.4 | Chinese 111 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12308 | v.4 | Chinese 112 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12309 | v.4 | Chinese 211 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12310 | v.4 | Chinese 212 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12311 | v.4 | Chinese 311 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12312 | v.4 | Chinese 312 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12313 | v.5 | Chinese 321 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12314 | v.4 | Chinese 322 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13141 | v.3 | Asian Business Cultures 250 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13214 | v.5 | Business Culture in Japan and Korea 280 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1502 | v.5 | Japanese 111 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1503 | v.5 | Japanese 112 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1510 | v.6 | Indonesian 111 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1511 | v.6 | Indonesian 112 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2874 | v.7 | Indonesian Society and Culture 250 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2909 | v.7 | Korean Society and Culture 250 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2959 | v.5 | Indonesian 211 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2960 | v.5 | Indonesian 212 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2961 | v.5 | Japanese 211 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2962 | v.5 | Japanese 212 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301477 | v.5 | Talking Across Cultures 120 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301670 | v.5 | Chinese 331 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301671 | v.3 | Chinese 332 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304154 | v.4 | Language Project 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304155 | v.4 | Language Project 300 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 304156 | v.5 | World Englishes 350 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304159 | v.4 | Language in Use 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304162 | v.4 | Language and Society 350 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304164 | v.5 | Computer Assisted Language Learning 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306894 | v.2 | TESOL Approaches and Methods 368 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306896 | v.1 | Mind, Health and Spirituality in Asian Cultures 120 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3806 | v.5 | Indonesian 311 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3807 | v.6 | Indonesian 321 - Economy and Development | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3808 | v.5 | Indonesian 312 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3809 | v.6 | Indonesian 322 - Social Change and Political Culture | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3810 | v.5 | Japanese 311 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3811 | v.5 | Japanese 321 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3812 | v.5 | Japanese 312 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3813 | v.5 | Japanese 322 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3826 | v.5 | Japanese 341 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5077 | v.7 | Chinese Society and Culture 250 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5078 | v.7 | Japanese Society and Culture 250 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6990 | v.4 | Korean 111 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6991 | v.4 | Korean 112 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7714 | v.6 | East Asian Sociolinguistics 219 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9887 | v.4 | Japanese 331 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9889 | v.4 | Japanese 332 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2009 | 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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