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Bachelor of Languages
| Official Abbreviation |
BLang
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| Course Type |
Undergraduate
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| Commencement |
Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available
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| Study Mode |
On and Off Campus
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| Course Duration |
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4 Years Full-time
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8 Years Part-time
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| 2006 UAI |
Information available from 2008
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| 2006 OP |
Information available from 2008
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| Fees |
Commonwealth Supported Place
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| Total Credit Points |
192
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| Overview |
This course is aimed at highly motivated students wishing to pursue study in one or more languages (Chinese[Mandarin], French, German, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese). Students have the opportunity of spending two semesters studying university courses in the country of their chosen language(s). This in-country residence will greatly enhance students' communicative competence and level of cultural awareness.
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| Intensive Schools |
N/A
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| Entry Requirements |
Normal admission requirements apply. Students who have completed HSC or an equivalent standard of language competency in a language may proceed to second-year in that language.
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| Additional Entry Requirements |
N/A
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| Course Rules |
Information for Continuing Bachelor of Languages Students for 2008
Course Requirements
To qualify for the degree candidates must successfully complete 192 cp including:
(a) at least 12 cp in each of three subjects including two languages other than English;
(b) six cp in Linguistics at 100 level;
(c) not more than 60 cp at 100 level;
(d) not more than 36 cp from subjects other than those listed for the Bachelor of Arts*;
(e) at least 60 cp in one language listed under subjects from the Bachelor of Arts* of which at least 12 cp are at 300 level or above excluding the in-country language units, or at least 48 cp in each of two languages of which at least 12 cp are at 300 level or above excluding the in-country language units;
(f) at least 36 cp at 300 level or above excluding the in-country language units;
(g) not more than 96 cp in any one language, excluding in-country language units, of which not more than 24 cp shall be at 100 level;
(h) at least 48 cp from in-country language units.
Subjects
A subject is as defined in the rules of the Bachelor of Arts* Course. Languages normally available include: Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese.
In-Country Language Units
Except in exceptional circumstances and with the permission of the Course Coordinator, candidates must undertake in-country language units (OSLS 391 and 392) after completion of not less than 24 cp and not more than 120 cp towards the degree. All candidates must complete at least 48 cp from in-country language units. Candidates require the permission from the Head of the School of Arts before enrolling in the in-country language units.
Candidates will be expected to have achieved Credit or better results in at least 24 cp in the language, or in each of the languages, of the in-country language units, including not more than 12 cp at 100 level prior to enrolment in OSLS 391 and 392.
* BA Subjects and Majors
Units in the following subjects or approved areas of study count towards the degree:
Aboriginal Studies; American Studies; Ancient History; Ancient Literature in Translation; Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology; Asian Studies; Chinese (Mandarin); Classical Languages (Greek/Latin); Communication and Management; Communication Studies; English; European Cultures; French; Geography; German; History; Indonesian; Italian; Japanese; Linguistics; Local, Family and Applied History; Music; Peace Studies; Philosophy; Political and International Studies; Psychology; Sociology; Studies in Religion; Theatre Studies; Women’s and Gender Studies; Writing.
For information on unit codes see the Subject Key.
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| Career Opportunities |
N/A
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience |
None
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| Double Degree Opportunities |
None
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| Advanced Standing |
None
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| Fast Track |
None
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| Other Benefits |
Students are required to spend an academic year studying university courses in the country of their chosen language(s).
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| Honours |
None
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| Scholarships |
The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
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| Further Information |
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