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1366 - Bachelor of Arts (Languages)

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course

Abbreviated titleBA(Lang)
CRICOS Code037824K
Managing facultyArts
Study location and modeOn-campus (Clayton)
Students may select limited units from any campus, but should be aware
of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus.
Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode.
Total credit points required144
Duration (years)3 years FT, 6 years PT
Students have a maximum of eight years to complete this course.
Contact detailshttp://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/

Description

This course allows 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.

Objectives

This course allows students to 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.

Structure

Areas of study

For information on majors and minors, refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/arts-ug-areas-of-study.html.

Requirements

Students must complete one of the three following course models. No more than 10 units (60 points) are to be completed at a first-year level. Students must complete at least 36 points at third-year level including any studied in (a.)-(d.) in any of the options.

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)

(c.) a minor in a second language or in European or Asian studies (24 points)

(d.) LLC3010 The social context of language learning

(e.) additional units to make up a total of 144 points

Model 2

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

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

(c.) a minor in linguistics (24 points)

(d.) LLC3010 The social context of language learning

(e.) additional units to make up a total of 144 points

Model 3

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

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

(c.) a minor in a second language or in European or Asian studies (24 points)

(d.) LLC3010 The social context of language learning

(e.) additional units to make up a total of 144 points

Award(s) received on completion *

Bachelor of Arts (Languages)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

 

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