184206 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Asian Languages

GradDipAsianLang(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

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 bachelor 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 six units of language (either Japanese, Chinese, Korean, or Indonesian) plus two units with a regional focus. In consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, the introductory research unit Researching Language 500 may be substituted for one of the above units.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

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
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
304295	v.2	Chinese (Mandarin) Language Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)		150.0
		OR
304296	v.2	Indonesian Language Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)		150.0
		OR
304297	v.2	Japanese Language Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)		150.0
		OR
304298	v.2	Korean Language Stream (Grad Dip Asian Languages)		150.0
				150.0
Year 1 Semester 1
304142	v.2	Asian Business Cultures 550	3.0	25.0
				25.0
Year 1 Semester 2
304143	v.3	East Asian Sociolinguistics 519	3.0	25.0
				25.0

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	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	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.