ObjectivesThe Graduate Certificate in Language provides the opportunity for university graduates to take a language that they have not previously studied at university level. It is designed to provide graduates with linguistic and cultural competence in one of the above languages and thus adds greater portability to their qualifications. At the same time, it increases cross-cultural understanding and awareness, and provides the academic rigour of formal language study. By adding linguistic expertise or strengthening skills already gained in a language other than English, graduates increase their ability to understand and interact with another culture. In addition, graduates' ability to communicate skills and knowledge acquired from their previous university studies is greatly enhanced. Learning outcomes On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Language students will: * be able to demonstrate a low intermediate level of language proficiency (Beginners stream) or a mid to high intermediate level of proficiency (Advanced stream) in a chosen language; * be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of socio-cultural issues pertaining to the country/countries where the language of their choice is spoken; * be able to demonstrate an understanding of everyday social and cultural norms and customs of the native speakers of the language studied; * have increased their cross-cultural skills; * have developed the academic rigour of formal language study; and * have acquired a range of strategies to facilitate and enhance language acquisition
Entry requirementsApplicants must normally hold an approved Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. The Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
Academic titleGraduate Certificate in Language
Course descriptionThe Graduate Certificate in Language is a fee-paying course. The 18-unit program is offered by the Faculty of Education, Humanities, Law and Theology and, in the case of Indonesian, by the Faculty of Social Sciences.
The languages available are:
* French,
* Indonesian
* Italian
* Modern Greek
* Spanish
Students can be accommodated at either beginners or advanced level (equivalent to Year 12 SACE continuers level) of linguistic competence.
The course must be studied part-time over a minimum period of three semesters.
PROGRAM OF STUDY [January, 2009]
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Language, students must complete 18 units of study in the chosen language, with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic.
The 18 units of language studies can comprise:
* 9 units of First Year topics and 9 units of upper level topics; or
* 12 units of First Year topics and 6 units of upper level topics
Students take 18 units in one of the following languages: