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Diploma in Language
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Objectives
The course was created for students who would not otherwise study a language as part of their degree or who had difficulty completing a language within their degree program. It is designed to provide students with linguistic and cultural competence in a chosen language and thus add greater portability to their qualifications. At the same time, it increases cross-cultural awareness and understanding, and provides the academic rigour of formal language study. By adding linguistic expertise or strengthening skills already gained in a language other than English, students increase their ability to communicate the skills and interests from their main study area to the wider community. Learning outcomes On successful completion of the Diploma in Language students will: * be able to demonstrate a high intermediate level of language proficiency (Beginners stream) or a mid to high advanced level of proficiency (Advanced stream) in a chosen language; * be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of cultural issues pertaining to the country/countries where the language of their choice is spoken; * have increased their cross-cultural skills; * have developed an academic rigour of formal language study; * have developed a working knowledge of successful strategies for language learning.
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Entry requirements
Domestic students and International students Prerequisites: None The Diploma of Language is only available in combination with another undergraduate course.
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Academic title
Diploma in Language
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Course description
Flinders offers you the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Language at the same time you are taking pretty well any other degree at Flinders - from Science or Psychology to Law or Business.
By adding 1 extra year to your normal study program for the degree, you will graduate with 2 qualifications.
You'll work in small groups with like-minded people, enjoy more independence, and get teaching that is geared to your needs.
A language will help you get a job - and do a better job when you do.
Languages
* French
* Indonesian
* Italian
* Modern Greek
* Spanish
What will I study?
Refer to the program of study.
Why study Languages at Flinders?
* We have a series of international exchange links for Indonesian, Spanish, Italian and Modern Greek language students. Through these exchanges you will not only have the opportunity to study overseas as part of your degree but you can access scholarships from the University to support your study and living costs.
* We won scholarship funding through the Australian Government and European Agencies for students to study in Europe. The University is involved in 3 separate projects in Global Citizenship, Criminology and Environmental Sustainability. Within the Global Citizenship project students can improve their Modern Greek and Italian language skills by studying at either Universitá Roma Tre or the University of Cyprus.
* Language skills open up language-specific careers, such as translating, interpreting and teaching. There are even more careers that benefit from language training (eg diplomacy, journalism, trade, tourism and hospitality, etc).
The Diploma in Language can be undertaken by any student admitted to an undergraduate degree at the University. The course is offered on a part-time basis, over six consecutive semesters (in addition to a bachelor degree), thus adding one extra year to the overall study program. The course is offered by the Faculty of Education, Humanities, Law and Theology.
The requirements for the Diploma in Language must be undertaken over at least three years; language studies cannot be confined solely to the additional year.
The languages available are French, Indonesian, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish, Chinese*, German*, Japanese*.
Students can be accommodated at either beginners' or advanced levels of linguistic competence.
* NO NEW STUDENT INTAKE
PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]
To qualify for the Diploma in Language, a student must complete the required program of study for his/her undergraduate degree and 36 units of language studies, with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic.
The 36 units of language studies can comprise:
* 9 units of First Year topics and 27 units of upper level topics; or
* 12 units of augmented First Year topics and 24 units of upper level topics.
No topic may be counted towards both the degree and the diploma.
The following topics are offered:
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
CHINESE
No new student intake. Continuing students can access their program of study via the Flinders web site and select their appropriate year.
FRENCH
FREN1121
French 1, Part 1
4.5
FREN1122
French 1, Part 2
4.5
FREN2121
Upper Level French A: Part 1
6
FREN2122
Upper Level French A: Part 2
6
FREN2123
Upper Level French B: Part 1
6
FREN2124
Upper Level French B: Part 2
6
FREN3121
Upper Level French C, or
3
FREN3122
Upper Level French D
3
GERMAN
No new student intake. Continuing students can access their program of study via the Flinders web site and select their appropriate year.
INDONESIAN
36 units comprising:
First Year
Standard stream
ASST1101
Indonesian, Introductory, Part 1, and
4.5
ASST1102
Indonesian, Introductory, Part 2
4.5
Advanced stream
ASST1201
Indonesian, Introductory A, Part 1, and
4.5
ASST1202
Indonesian, Introductory A, Part 2
4.5
Second Year
Standard stream
ASST2101
Indonesian, Intermediate Part 1, and
6
ASST2102
Indonesian, Intermediate Part 2
6
Advanced stream
ASST2201
Indonesian, Intermediate A, Part 1, and
6
ASST2202
Indonesian, Intermediate A Part 2
6
Third Year
Standard stream
ASST3101
Indonesian, Advanced Part 1, and
6
ASST3102
Indonesian, Advanced, Part 2
6
ASST3045
Supervised Research Project in Indonesian Language
3
Advanced stream
ASST3201
Indonesian, Advanced A, Part 1, and
6
ASST3202
Indonesian, Advanced A, Part 2
6
ASST3045
Supervised Research Project in Indonesian Language
3
ITALIAN
ITAL1121
Italian 1: Part 1
4.5
ITAL1122
Italian 1: Part 2
4.5
ITAL2121
Italian 2: Part 1
6
ITAL2122
Italian 2: Part 2
6
ITAL3121
Italian 3: Part 1, or
6
ITAL3121C
Italian 3: Part 1
9
ITAL3122
Italian 3: Part 2, or
6
ITAL3122B
Italian 3: Part 2
9
JAPANESE
No new student intake. Continuing students can access their program of study via the Flinders web site and select their appropriate year.
MODERN GREEK
MGRE1121
Modern Greek 1: Part 1
4.5
MGRE1122
Modern Greek 1: Part 2
4.5
MGRE2121
Upper Level Modern Greek A: Part 1
6
MGRE2122
Upper Level Modern Greek A: Part 2
6
MGRE2123
Upper Level Modern Greek B: Part 1
6
MGRE2124
Upper Level Modern Greek B: Part 2
6
MGRE3121
Upper Level Modern Greek C, or
3
MGRE3122
Upper Level Modern Greek D
3
SPANISH
SPAN1121
Spanish 1: Part 1, or
4.5
SPAN1121A
Spanish 1: Part 1
6
SPAN1122
Spanish 1: Part 2, or
4.5
SPAN1122A
Spanish 1: Part 2
6
SPAN2121A
Spanish 2: Part 1
6
SPAN2122A
Spanish 2: Part 2
6
SPAN3121
Spanish 3: Part 1, or
6
SPAN3121A
Spanish 3: Part 1
9
SPAN3122A
Spanish 3: Part 2, or
6
SPAN3122B
Spanish 3: Part 2
9
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