ObjectivesThe Graduate Diploma 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 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.
Entry requirementsStudents can undertake the Graduate Diploma in Language if they hold a degree or equivalent qualification from this University or from another approved tertiary institution. Except with the permission of the appropriate Board, no topic presented for the Graduate Diploma in Language may repeat work undertaken for earlier degrees.
Academic titleGraduate Diploma in Language
Course descriptionThe Graduate Diploma in Language is a fee-paying course. The 36-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.
Except with the permission of the appropriate Board, a student shall complete the requirements of the course in the prescribed period of six consecutive semesters, or where credit has been granted for work completed elsewhere, within such period as the appropriate Board may determine at the time that credit is granted.
PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Language, students must complete 36 units of study in the chosen language, 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 First Year topics and 24 units of upper level topics
CREDIT
Students who have completed a Graduate Certificate in Language Teaching may be eligible to receive 18 units of credit.
Students take 36 units in one of the following languages:
FRENCH
FREN1121
French 1, Part 1
4.5
FREN1122
French 1, Part 2
4.5
FREN2123
Upper Level French B: Part 1
6
FREN2124
Upper Level French B: Part 2
6
FREN2121
Upper Level French A: Part 1
6
FREN2122
Upper Level French A: Part 2
6
FREN3121
Upper Level French C, or
3
FREN3122
Upper Level French D
3
INDONESIAN
Standard stream
ASST1101
Indonesian, Introductory, Part 1
4.5
ASST1102
Indonesian, Introductory, Part 2
4.5
ASST2101
Indonesian, Intermediate, Part 1
6
ASST2102
Indonesian, Intermediate, Part 2
6
ASST3101
Indonesian, Advanced, Part 1
6
ASST3102
Indonesian, Advanced, Part 2
6
ASST3045
Supervised Research Project in Indonesian Language
3
or Advanced stream
ASST1201
Indonesian, Introductory A, Part 1
4.5
ASST1202
Indonesian, Introductory A, Part 2
4.5
ASST2201
Indonesian, Intermediate A, Part 1
6
ASST2202
Indonesian, Intermediate A, Part 2
6
ASST3201
Indonesian, Advanced A, Part 1
6
ASST3202
Indonesian, Advanced A, Part 2
6
ASST3045
Supervised Research Project in Indonesian Language