184206 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Asian Languages

GradDipAsianLang(Curtin)

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 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 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.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	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.

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184206 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Asian Languages

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 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 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