LIN4990

Linguistics Study Abroad Program ( 24 points, SCA Band 1, 0.500 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Anna Margetts

Offered:
Overseas First semester 2006 (Off-campus)
Overseas Second semester 2006 (Off-campus)

Synopsis: Semester-length coursework study equivalent to 24 points (Arts, Monash) at an international university. Students need to apply to the Monash Study Abroad Scheme after having sought approval from the Linguistics Program for the choice of host institution as well as for units to be completed there.A list of recommended universities is available from the Linguistics Honours Coordinator.

Objectives: Upon completion of this unit students should have: a. successfully undertaken a program of study offered by an international host institution equivalent to 24 points fourth-year level linguistics units at Monash University; b. gained first-hand experience of the academic field of linguistics as taught outside Australia; c. gained first-hand experience with linguistic specializations of staff at the host institution.

Assessment: As required by host institution

Contact Hours: As determined by the host institution

Prerequisites: Entry into the Linguistics Honours Program