Language Studies

The Graduate Diploma in Language Studies is a 36-unit coursework program offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

It is only available as an exit award for students who are enrolled in the Master of Language Studies.

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Language Studies a student must complete 36 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study:

Option topics

36 units chosen from the following:

Research Preparation

LANG7413 Preparing for Language Studies Research (4.5 units)

Applied Linguistics

LANG8003 Introduction to Classroom-based Research (4.5 units) LING8001 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition GE (4.5 units) LING8002 Introduction to Second Language Teaching Methodology GE (4.5 units) LING8605 Intercultural Communication in Everyday Life and the Workplace (4.5 units)

Language and Cultural Studies

LANG7401 Language Studies A (4.5 units) LANG7402 Language Studies B (4.5 units) LANG7411 Culture Studies A (4.5 units) LANG7412 Culture Studies B (4.5 units) LANG8503 Literature and Society (4.5 units) LANG8701 Study Abroad Program (4.5 units)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

ESOL8001 Fundamental Concepts of Second Language Learning and Teaching in TESOL GE (4.5 units) ESOL8002 Language Assessment in TESOL GE (4.5 units) ESOL8003 English Linguistics in TESOL GE (4.5 units) ESOL9004 Curriculum Development and Teaching Practice in TESOL GE (4.5 units) ESOL9005 Principles of Teaching and Learning in TESOL GE (4.5 units) ESOL9006 English as a Global Language (4.5 units)

On completion of the course, graduates will:

• demonstrate broad knowledge of Cultural Studies and/or Applied Linguistics Studies, relative to French, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish, Indonesian, or TESOL, according to the area of specialisation chosen
• demonstrate high-level critical understanding of complex theories and principles underpinning the chosen area of Language Studies, and knowledge of current issues therein
• be able to communicate at a high level of competence in language skills intrinsic to specialised vocational applications
• demonstrate advanced level of knowledge and skills in relation to cross-cultural communication
• demonstrate understanding and respect for cultural and linguistic diversity at both local and global levels.