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Language Studies - MODLA13424

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts&Social Science
 
  
 
Contact: bis@unsw.edu.au
 
 
Program: 3424 - International Studies
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of International Studies (Major)
 
  

Plan Outline

NOTE: THIS PLAN IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING 2008 ONWARDS.
Australia's position in the world requires us to communicate in an informed manner with the many peoples, cultures and nations that make up the international community. Additionally Australia has a rich heritage drawn from diverse cultural and language groups and this shapes our contemporary multicultural society. Moreover, genuine proficiency in other languages not only greatly expands personal horizons, but also enhances later opportunities for overseas study and employment.

The Bachelor of International Studies in Language Studies is designed for students wishing to prepare themselves for a professional career in the languages area, in Australia or overseas. It requires major sequences in two languages other than English, with the opportunity to acquire real fluency and competence through the overseas study period prescribed for the degree. Both within the language majors themselves, and in the courses offered in International Studies, students will acquire a thorough understanding of the social and cultural contexts in which their chosen languages are used, and be ideally equipped to be articulate communicators and representatives for Australia overseas.

Plan Structure

The basic requirements for the Language Studies plan are:
  • 42 Units of Credit (UOC) from the Core Program in International Studies (7 courses)
  • Two sequences of language study in each of 36 units of credit from the following: CHIN Chinese, FREN French, GERS German, INDO Indonesian, JAPN Japanese, KORE Korean, SPAN Spanish (12 courses)
  • 48 UOC as an Overseas Studies Program (OSP) over two Sessions at an approved overseas partner university.

Languages Studies Courses
Two sequences of language study each of 36 units of credit from the following:
  • CHIN Chinese
  • FREN French
  • GERS German
  • INDO Indonesian
  • JAPN Japanese
  • KORE Korean
  • SPAN Spanish

Further Information

For further information, please contact the Coordinator.

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