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Bachelor of Arts (Languages)

Course code: 1366 + Course abbreviation: BA(Lang) + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton)

Course description

This course requires students to complete a major in at least one language, with additional studies in relevant cultural disciplines and linguistics. Students can choose from one of three possible course progression models, allowing them the possibility of completing second majors in a second language, cultural studies or linguistics. Students can study their chosen language at a variety of proficiency levels, from beginners to more advanced levels. They also gain an understanding of the social and cultural aspects of the countries from which the language(s) come.

Course structure

Areas of study

For information on majors and minors, refer to the ‘Areas of study’ section on the Faculty of Arts website at www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/study_areas/.

Course requirements

Students must complete one of the three following course models and a third-year language capping unit.

Note that no more than 10 units (60 points) are to be completed at a first-year level.

Students have a maximum of eight years to complete this course.

Students must complete one of the following models:

Model 1

(a) A deep major in one language (66 points) -- a deep major consists of the standard major sequence in a language and further 18 points in units providing a socio-cultural context for the users of the language.

(b) A minor in linguistics (24 points).

(d) The unit LLC3010.

(e) At least 36 points at a third-year level.

Model 2

Students must complete:

(a) A major in one language (48 points).

(b) A major in a second language (48 points).

(d) The unit LLC3010.

(e) At least 36 points at a third-year level.

Model 3

Students must complete:

(a) A major in one language (48 points).

(b) A major in linguistics (48 points).

(d) The unit LLC3010.

(e) At least 36 points at a third-year level.

Contact details

Website: www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/

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