Online Courses Handbook 2003

167399 v.4 Bachelor of Arts

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 duration and may be undertaken on either a full-time or a part-time basis. 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.7 Asian Studies Major 300.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 300.0

600.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

301570 v.2 Undergraduate Units Available in Languages and Intercultural Education