184206 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Asian Languages

GradDipAsianLang(Curtin)

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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 bachelors 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 of one years duration full-time study or equivalent part-time.

Course Organisation
Students will complete an Asian Languages stream and an Interculutral Communication stream. Within the Intercultural Communication stream two full optional 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 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
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
304295	v.2		Chinese (Mandarin) Language Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)		100.0
			OR
304296	v.2		Indonesian Language Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)		100.0
			OR
304297	v.2		Japanese Language Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)		100.0
			OR
304298	v.2		Korean Language Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)		100.0
304299	v.2		Intercultural Communication Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)		100.0
					200.0
NB	Students with a background in the language stream may substitute units from other streams with the approval of the Course Coordinator.