courses

2201

Monash University

Undergraduate - Course

Students who commenced study in 2015 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2015 and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Arts.

If you are seeking to commence your studies in 2016, please visit our new Find A Course for 2016.

Course code2201
Managing facultyArts
Abbreviated titleDipLang
Total credit points required48
Standard duration of study (years)1 year FT, 2 years PT

Equivalent to one year full-time, taken part-time over three years.

Study mode and locationOn-campus (Caulfield, Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2201
Contact details

Tel: 1800 MONASH (1800 666 274) Web address: http://artsonline.monash.edu.au

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
  • This course is not available to holders of an Australian international student visa. Students must be enrolled in a bachelor's single or double degree at Monash University. Enrolment in this course requires approval from the student's home faculty.

Description

This course provides students with the opportunity to complete a major in one of the languages offered by the University, while completing a single or double bachelor's degree. The course allows students to study their chosen language at a variety of proficiency levels, from beginners to more advanced levels.

Outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 5, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 5, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

  • understand and communicate in the chosen language to a level equivalent to an undergraduate major (beginners to advanced, depending on commencement level)
  • demonstrate an understanding of differing world views based on the history of a culture.

Structure

This course consists of a standard 48-point major, with at least 18 points taken at level three.

Requirements

Students must complete a three-year major in one of the options listed under 'Areas of study'.

Areas of study

Award(s)

Diploma in Languages