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This degree enables students to communicate and to become proficient in one language (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian or Japanese) and culture. This gives graduates a competitive advantage in a variety of workplaces, whether in Australia or overseas.

Learn to read, write, and speak in another language. Choices include Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and more. Includes cultural studies for a well-rounded knowledge of your chosen language. Future-proof your career, prepare for travel. Unlock opportunities. 

Diploma in Modern Languages

The Bachelor of Arts (Korean Studies) prepares students for working and living in one of the world&#39;s most fascinating cultural and technological power houses, the Republic of Korea. Graduates who demonstrate strong linguistic and cultural competency in Korean Studies are highly sought after in a number of employment fields that require intercultural communication skills and a global world view.In this program you will explore your interest in Korean society and culture through a program which will equip you to succeed in Korea-related careers after graduation. You will also learn about the history, culture, politics and society of one of the most exciting and vibrant parts of the world and become part of the close-knit Korean Studies student community for the duration of your studies through additional extra-curricular and postgraduate study opportunities offered through the Korea Research Centre of Western Australia.You may also have opportunities to apply for work internships in Korea through our specially designed programs.No prior experience in studying a second language is required. This program is not suitable for native Korean speakers.

Study the history, culture, and politics of the Republic of Korea. You’ll develop your Korean language skills from beginner to advanced. Expand your world view. Communicate across cultures. Start to think about working and living in Korea.

Bachelor of Arts (Korean Studies)

The Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) equips you with the language skills and cultural awareness to succeed in contemporary Japanese society and culture. You’ll learn and develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, while exploring the diversity of Japanese culture across art, history, music, manga and animation, economics and community life. Gain an insight into both traditional and popular Japanese culture that will help you form a strong connection with Japanese speakers and their communities.Designed for students who have not previously studied the Japanese language, this degree has been created with students in mind. Innovative teaching approaches, engaging digital learning activities and practical resources that can be tailored to suit various learning needs, styles and interests, will equip you with the linguistic and cultural competence to explore career opportunities in Japan, as well as translingual roles in Australia and beyond.Completion of this program will provide students with the ability to communicate effectively in Japanese cultural terms, with a focus on the use of the Japanese language. The program also provides insights into Japanese social and cultural frameworks and business practices in Japan.

Explore modern Japanese culture, develop communication skills and advance your career. Learn through innovative teaching, practical resources and in-depth insights into Japanese social and business practices.

Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)

The Bachelor of Arts (Chinese) combines real-time interactive language learning and engaging digital tutorials with authentic resources to help you build your skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese. The degree also provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in China’s long history and rich cultural heritage, raise your intercultural awareness, and foster your competency in communicating with Chinese speakers.Show future employers your value by setting yourself apart as a global communicator. China’s position as the second largest economy in the world makes it a key player in international geopolitics, as well as being a major trade partner of Australia. An understanding of Chinese language and culture can make you an asset to companies who rely on successful regional and global engagement to bridge the gap between China and the wider world. Completion of this major will provide students with the ability to communicate effectively in Chinese (Mandarin), with a focus on the use of the Chinese language and an understanding of Chinese culture, society and business practices in China.

Study Chinese culture and business practices. You’ll develop your Chinese language skills from beginner to advanced. Expand your world view. Communicate across cultures. Start to think about engaging with the Chinese community.

Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)

This degree is designed to develop and support the careers of teaching professionals and graduate professionals working in language-related areas. 
Please Note: The degree does not include a practicum and it does not lead to a formal teaching qualification.

If you're a TESOL teacher looking to move into management, this could be the course for you. Cover language education, applied linguistics and professional challenges in in the field. Strive to improve the practice.

Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)

Language and Diversity

Japanese for Beginners

Japanese Language 1A

Latin A

Making Meaning

Spanish Studies 1

Chinese for Beginners

Japanese 1

Italian Language 1A

Foundations of Language

Enhance your knowledge and understanding of Italian culture with this Italian language subject. This subject is designed to introduce you to 20th-Century Italy through the study of Italian poetry, narrative, drama and cinema. Through close textual analysis of the prescribed works, you will extend your competency in reading and help you to understand modern Italian culture. You will be interpreting and evaluating the texts in the context of the socio-political situation in modern day Italy.

Introduction to Modern Italian Literature and Culture

Italian is the third most common language in the EU. If you plan to travel or do business in our global economic environment, knowledge of Italian will help you communicate with others in your industry.  This subject is the sequel to the two introductory Italian subjects. It aims to bring you to a point where you can more competently read and understand, and more accurately write and speak, in Italian.  The subject involves a partial revision and practice of basic grammatical points introduced in first-year Italian and the reading and appreciation of appropriate texts. You will use your knowledge of Italian to discuss Italian culture, history, art and lifestyle.

Italian Language 2A

Having a second language is of benefit to anyone who plans to travel and do business in a global economy. This subject builds upon the language skills you developed in Italian 1A about the structure and function of the Italian language. Your knowledge of grammar and syntax will be extended, as studying this subject will acquaint you with grammatical forms and structures not previously dealt with, such as the future, imperfect, pluperfect, conditional tense and will increase your thematic vocabulary. In addition, the subject includes a greater awareness of Italian culture through texts and music videos.

Italian Language 1B

Continue your journey with Indonesian in this subject designed for those who have completed INDN101. You will consolidate your prior knowledge, and further develop your understanding of Indonesian grammar structures and vocabulary. You will build upon your ability to understand and express yourself in Indonesian through both written and oral/aural means. On completing the subject, you can expect to be able to converse on a wide range of topics, write lengthy (but basic) prose, and read simplified texts, such as short stories and historical passages. You will learn more about Indonesian cultural and social norms and be able to speak and write about Indonesian society with a good degree of understanding.

Indonesian Language 1B

When you learn French you are learning more than just a language. It opens a window to a whole new world of culture. French also enhances your career options as it is one of the world’s most used languages. Extend your knowledge of French language with this subject which follows on from French 101 and French 102. (This subject is also an entry point if you have studied French at HSC level and achieved 70%+ or those with equivalent prior knowledge). FREN201 will focus on consolidation of grammar and development of communication skills, particularly reading and writing, at an intermediate level. Greatly expanding your vocabulary, you will increase your ability to read and write in French on a number of topics and enhance your appreciation of French and Francophone culture. Pursue your goal of becoming a confident communicator in a second language and future proof your career in a global economy where over 275 million people speak French.

French Language 2A

Continue your journey with French in this unit designed for those who have completed FREN101. You will consolidate your prior knowledge, and your knowledge of French grammar structures, vocabulary and syntax will be extended. Your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in everyday French language will be further developed to the upper elementary range. You will be able to communicate in French in some depth on selected topics of everyday life. Studying this subject will further enhance your appreciation of French and Francophone culture, giving you insights into French cultural norms and society. Pursue your goal of becoming a confident communicator in a second language and future proof your career in a global economy where over 275 million people speak French.

French Language 1B

This subject is designed to build on previously established foundations of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin). Your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Chinese will be developed, as will your skills and strategies as a language learner. Attention is given both to the structures and patterns of the language, and also to its socio-cultural context, and you will be introduced to various aspects of Chinese culture, customs and society through studying spoken and written language texts.

Chinese Language 2A

This is an introductory subject for students with little or no prior knowledge of Chinese. This introductory subject is for anyone who is interested in the Chinese language and/or has the need to learn Chinese for business or academic purposes. This subject provides an introduction to all four basic language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. It provides students with opportunities to establish essential communicative skills with a focus on practical, everyday use of the Chinese language and incorporating some socio-cultural knowledge. Selected topics and situations, such as exchanging personal information, asking about directions and telling your hobbies etc., all come from real life scenarios. There is no prerequisite required for this introductory subject.

Introduction to Chinese 1A

This is an introductory subject for students with little or no prior knowledge of German. While a key goal of this subject is the acquisition of communication skills in German, the subject centres on the study of the lives, interests and occupations of German-speakers from a variety of locations and backgrounds, so that students develop not only a firm grounding in the basics of the German language, but also a heightened sensitivity to the social contexts of communication, and an awareness of the socio-cultural fabric and heritage of the German-speaking world. Students acquire a basic vocabulary, learn to apply the structures and patterns of the language and to develop the ability to engage with and respond to spoken and written German through an engagement with a range of contemporary topics.

Introduction to German 1A

This unit introduces students of ancient history to study of the Latin language. It provides a systematic introduction to the grammar (especially morphology and basic syntax) and vocabulary. The unit also aims to help students develop the skills necessary for reading original Latin texts, and explores the significance of Latin for the study of relevant ancient cultures.

Revive the ancient and beautiful Latin language.
Establish a working knowledge of Latin words, sentences and passages. Read Latin script and recognise nouns and verbs. Write sentences while drawing on an understanding of grammar and syntax.

Enhance your knowledge and understanding of Italian culture with this Italian language subject. This subject is designed to introduce you to 20th-Century Italy through the study of Italian poetry, narrative, drama and cinema. Through close textual analysis of the prescribed works, you will extend your competency in reading and help you to understand modern Italian culture. You will be interpreting and evaluating the texts in the context of the socio-political situation in modern day Italy.

University of New England

Italian is the third most common language in the EU. If you plan to travel or do business in our global economic environment, knowledge of Italian will help you communicate with others in your industry.  This subject is the sequel to the two introductory Italian subjects. It aims to bring you to a point where you can more competently read and understand, and more accurately write and speak, in Italian.  The subject involves a partial revision and practice of basic grammatical points introduced in first-year Italian and the reading and appreciation of appropriate texts. You will use your knowledge of Italian to discuss Italian culture, history, art and lifestyle.

Having a second language is of benefit to anyone who plans to travel and do business in a global economy. This subject builds upon the language skills you developed in Italian 1A about the structure and function of the Italian language. Your knowledge of grammar and syntax will be extended, as studying this subject will acquaint you with grammatical forms and structures not previously dealt with, such as the future, imperfect, pluperfect, conditional tense and will increase your thematic vocabulary. In addition, the subject includes a greater awareness of Italian culture through texts and music videos.

Continue your journey with Indonesian in this subject designed for those who have completed INDN101. You will consolidate your prior knowledge, and further develop your understanding of Indonesian grammar structures and vocabulary. You will build upon your ability to understand and express yourself in Indonesian through both written and oral/aural means. On completing the subject, you can expect to be able to converse on a wide range of topics, write lengthy (but basic) prose, and read simplified texts, such as short stories and historical passages. You will learn more about Indonesian cultural and social norms and be able to speak and write about Indonesian society with a good degree of understanding.

When you learn French you are learning more than just a language. It opens a window to a whole new world of culture. French also enhances your career options as it is one of the world’s most used languages. Extend your knowledge of French language with this subject which follows on from French 101 and French 102. (This subject is also an entry point if you have studied French at HSC level and achieved 70%+ or those with equivalent prior knowledge). FREN201 will focus on consolidation of grammar and development of communication skills, particularly reading and writing, at an intermediate level. Greatly expanding your vocabulary, you will increase your ability to read and write in French on a number of topics and enhance your appreciation of French and Francophone culture. Pursue your goal of becoming a confident communicator in a second language and future proof your career in a global economy where over 275 million people speak French.

Continue your journey with French in this unit designed for those who have completed FREN101. You will consolidate your prior knowledge, and your knowledge of French grammar structures, vocabulary and syntax will be extended. Your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in everyday French language will be further developed to the upper elementary range. You will be able to communicate in French in some depth on selected topics of everyday life. Studying this subject will further enhance your appreciation of French and Francophone culture, giving you insights into French cultural norms and society. Pursue your goal of becoming a confident communicator in a second language and future proof your career in a global economy where over 275 million people speak French.

This subject is designed to build on previously established foundations of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin). Your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Chinese will be developed, as will your skills and strategies as a language learner. Attention is given both to the structures and patterns of the language, and also to its socio-cultural context, and you will be introduced to various aspects of Chinese culture, customs and society through studying spoken and written language texts.

This is an introductory subject for students with little or no prior knowledge of Chinese. This introductory subject is for anyone who is interested in the Chinese language and/or has the need to learn Chinese for business or academic purposes. This subject provides an introduction to all four basic language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. It provides students with opportunities to establish essential communicative skills with a focus on practical, everyday use of the Chinese language and incorporating some socio-cultural knowledge. Selected topics and situations, such as exchanging personal information, asking about directions and telling your hobbies etc., all come from real life scenarios. There is no prerequisite required for this introductory subject.

University of Tasmania

This is an introductory subject for students with little or no prior knowledge of German. While a key goal of this subject is the acquisition of communication skills in German, the subject centres on the study of the lives, interests and occupations of German-speakers from a variety of locations and backgrounds, so that students develop not only a firm grounding in the basics of the German language, but also a heightened sensitivity to the social contexts of communication, and an awareness of the socio-cultural fabric and heritage of the German-speaking world. Students acquire a basic vocabulary, learn to apply the structures and patterns of the language and to develop the ability to engage with and respond to spoken and written German through an engagement with a range of contemporary topics.

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