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167399 v.4 Bachelor of Arts


BA(Curtin)

Introduction

This course offers a choice of either a major in Asian Languages, Asian Studies - Area Studies or Intercultural Communication. Depending upon the major chosen, study is undertaken in either Indonesian, Japanese, Korean or Chinese (Mandarin) languages, a selection of Asian studies units or intercultural communication units and additional study in a discipline to be selected from a wide range of study options available. Students are invited to take advantage of the versatility of the course in preparing a program of study suitable to individual academic interests and professional vocational needs.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

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

The course is of three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. A number of units are available in the external study mode. Language units are available in the internal mode only.

Course Organisation

Students select a major in Intercultural Communication or Asian Studies.

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

   
304149 v.3 Intercultural Communication Major 300.0
      OR    
267301 v.8 Asian Studies Major 300.0
      SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   300.0
  600.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 0 Not entered Hrs/Wk Credits
301570 v.2 Undergraduate Units Available in Languages and Intercultural Education
           
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodAll*InternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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.



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