Diploma in Modern Languages
Why study the Diploma in Modern Languages at UNE?
This course enables students to communicate and to become proficient in one language (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese or Spanish) and culture. This gives graduates a competitive advantage in a variety of workplaces, whether in Australia or overseas. It is available as a stand alone award or for students who are concurrently enrolled in a Bachelor course through UNE.
Career Opportunities
Examples include careers in advertising and marketing, alternative energies and resource sector, architecture and the built environment, arts, creative industries (e.g. multimedia, music, film, performing arts, journalism), education, engineering, international relations, public relations, diplomacy, international law, tourism, as well as a range of public sector opportunities (e.g. foreign affairs, policy, intelligence, security), international business and management (especially in international agencies and companies), law, science, social sciences, translation and editing services.
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DURATION
Up to 4 years Part-timeFEES
CSP (quotas apply)International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply direct to UNE
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).For more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | DipModLang | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
All students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy); or (b) hold a three-year or four-year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution. |
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| Advanced Standing | Students may apply for advanced standing towards the Diploma in Modern Languages on the basis of previous tertiary study. |
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| Academic Colours |
White (BCC 1) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a)
be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy); or
(b) hold a three-year or four-year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award candidates admitted under Rule (a) must pass units to the value of 48 credit points in one language, which includes not more than 12 credit points at 100-level and at least 12 credit points at 300/400-level, not including ICLU300 In-country Language Unit.
To qualify for the award candidates admitted under Rule (b) must pass units to the value of 48 credit points in one language, which includes not more than 12 credit points at 100-level and at least 12 credit points at 300/400-level, not including ICLU300 In-country Language Unit. Candidates who have completed a minimum of 12 credit points in a language may substitute:
(a) EDLA485 Languages Teaching I, EDLA486 Languages Teaching II and PREX901 Professional Experience 1 (20 days) for up to three of the four remaining 300/400-level language units; or
(b) EDLA485 Languages Teaching I and EDLA429 Teaching Languages in the Primary School and PREX901 Professional Experience 1 (20 days) for three of the four remaining 300/400-level units.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For candidates admitted under Rule (a)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Complete ONE Language Major | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
Language Majors
A language is defined as one of the following:
Chinese
French
German
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Spanish
For candidates admitted under Rule (b)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Complete ONE Language Major | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
Language Majors
A language is defined as one of the following:
Chinese
German
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Spanish
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one language major shall be awarded the Diploma in Modern Languages.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
For candidates studying Full Time = 48 cps per year.
For candidates studying Part Time = 24 cps per year.
12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
| Course Aims |
This course enables students to communicate and to become proficient in one language (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese or Spanish) and culture. This gives graduates a competitive advantage in a variety of workplaces, whether in Australia or overseas. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will possess specific theoretical and practical knowledge and skills relevant to their target language and culture(s). This will be assessed throughout the course through a range of different activities.
Communication Skills
Graduates will be able to communicate, interact and negotiate with others in their target language and do so effectively, appropriately and confidently both orally and in written forms. This will be assessed through various written, oral and online assessments.
Global Perspectives
Graduates will become global citizens who will aspire to contribute to culturally and linguistically diverse societies in a comprehensive and meaningful way in a multicultural, multilingual and global context.
Information Literacy
Graduates will possess a high standard of information literacy which will be demonstrated and, when appropriate, assessed, through tasks that require them to search for and critically assess and evaluate a wide variety of authentic sources composed in their target language. Graduates will also be able to use information to construct new concepts or create new understandings and use this information effectively in a range of contexts.
Life-Long Learning
Graduates will have a scholarly attitude to learning and will be committed to acquiring knowledge and understanding through continuous inquiry and reflection upon their own place in the cultures of their target language.
Problem Solving
Graduates will apply logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems in their target language and create new knowledge and understanding. They will demonstrate this through the process of research and by critically and culturally appropriately discussing, evaluating and interpreting a variety of sources using either English or their target language as medium of communication.
Social Responsibility
Graduates will be expected to hold ethical values and beliefs that are consistent with their roles as interculturally competent and aware individuals. They will engage with authentic issues of social importance in an ethically valid, culturally appropriate, sensitive and equitable manner. Graduates will understand the international implications of local decisions and the local implications of international decisions. These attributes will be developed and assessed throughout the course through a range of different activities.
Team Work
Graduates will work collaboratively through online and/or on-campus interactive activities and network effectively to achieve common goals and to solve authentic problems in an ethical and culturally appropriate and respectful manner.
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