Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

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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

Chief examiner(s)

Anna Margetts

Contact hours

As determined by the host institution

Prerequisites

Entry into the Linguistics Honours Program