Diploma of Languages - 2017 Course Handbook - Macquarie University

2017 Handbook

Diploma of Languages

Faculty:

Faculty of Arts

Award:

Diploma of Languages (DipLang)

English Language Proficiency:

IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent

Study Mode:

Part-time

Attendance Mode:

Internal, External

Candidature Length:

Part-time: 3 years

Commencement:

North Ryde — Session 1 (February)

North Ryde — Session 2 (July)

External — Session 1 (February)

External — Session 2 (July)

Volume of Learning:

Equivalent to 1 year

General requirements:

Minimum number of credit points	24
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.

Chinese

CHNS02V4

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

Additional

Required

24cp from

Introductory Chinese I (3)

Introductory Chinese II (3)

Introductory Chinese III (3)

Basic Spoken Chinese (3)

Chinese for Heritage Learners I (3)

Chinese for Heritage Learners II (3)

Introductory Residential Short Unit (3)

Intermediate Chinese III (3)

Intermediate Chinese I (3)

Intermediate Chinese II (3)

English-Chinese Translation 1 (3)

Chinese-English Translation 1 (3)

Intermediate Residential Short Unit (3)

Advanced Chinese I (3)

Advanced Chinese II (3)

HSK Chinese Proficiency Test (3)

Chinese Capstone Unit (3)

Advanced Residential Short Unit (3)

English-Chinese Translation II (3)

Chinese-English-Chinese Interpreting I (Paraprofessional level) (3)

Chinese-English Translation II (3)

Chinese-English-Chinese Interpreting II (Paraprofessional level) (3)

Reading China (3)

Social Issues in China Today (3)

24

Unity and Diversity: International Studies Research Option (3)

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

24

Croatian

CRTN03V4

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

Additional

Required

24cp from

Archaeology of Dalmatia (3)

Croatian Culture and Civilisation (3)

Introductory Croatian I (3)

Introductory Croatian II (3)

Introductory Croatian III (3)

Introductory Residential Unit in Croatia (3)

Croatian Literature (3)

Intermediate Croatian I (3)

Intermediate Croatian II (3)

Intermediate Residential Short Unit in Croatia (3)

Croatian Drama, Theatre, Film and Media (3)

Advanced Croatian I (3)

Advanced Croatian II (3)

Advanced Residential Short Unit in Croatia (3)

Advanced Croatian III (3)

Advanced Croatian IV (3)

24

Unity and Diversity: International Studies Research Option (3)

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

24

French

FRNC03V5

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

Additional

Required

24cp from

Basic Spoken French (3)

Introductory French I (3)

Introductory French II (3)

Introductory French III (3)

Introductory French Residential Short Unit (3)

Intermediate French I (3)

Intermediate French II (3)

Intermediate French Residential Short Unit (3)

Reading in French (3)

Advanced French Residential Short Unit (3)

Advanced French I (3)

Advanced French II (3)

French Literature (3)

French Translation (3)

Topics in French Culture (3)

Advanced French III (3)

Advanced French IV (3)

24

Unity and Diversity: International Studies Research Option (3)

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

24

German

GRMN03V3

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

Additional

Required

24cp from

Introductory German I (3)

Introductory German II (3)

Introductory German III (3)

Beginners' Residential Short Unit (3)

German Literature and Culture (3)

Intermediate German I (3)

Intermediate German II (3)

Intermediate Residential Short Unit (3)

Advanced German I (3)

Advanced German II (3)

The German Language in Use - Variation and Change (3)

Berlin - A Window to German Culture and History (3)

Advanced Residential Short Unit (3)

Germany - An Intercultural Perspective (3)

Advanced German III (3)

Advanced German IV (3)

24

Unity and Diversity: International Studies Research Option (3)

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

24

Italian

ITLN03V3

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

Additional

Required

24cp from

Introductory Italian I (3)

Introductory Italian II (3)

Introductory Italian III (3)

Beginners' Residential Short Unit in Italy (3)

Readings in Italian (3)

Facets of Italy (3)

Intermediate Residential Short Unit in Italy (3)

Intermediate Italian I (3)

Intermediate Italian II (3)

Contemporary Italian Literature (3)

Advanced Residential Short Unit in Italy (3)

Italian Cinema (3)

The Italian Renaissance (3)

Advanced Italian I (3)

Advanced Italian II (3)

Advanced Italian III (3)

Advanced Italian IV (3)

24

Unity and Diversity: International Studies Research Option (3)

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

24

Japanese

JPNS01V6

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

Additional

Required

24cp from

Introductory Japanese I (3)

Introductory Japanese II (3)

Introductory Spoken Japanese I (3)

Introductory Japanese III (3)

Introductory Residential Short Unit (3)

Intermediate Japanese I (3)

Intermediate Japanese II (3)

Intermediate Spoken Japanese (3)

Intermediate Japanese Translation and Writing Workshop (3)

Intermediate Japanese Reading Unit (3)

Exploring Japanese Literature (3)

Intertextuality and the Tale of Genji (3)

Intermediate Residential Short Unit (3)

Advanced Japanese I (3)

Advanced Japanese II (3)

Advanced Spoken Japanese (3)

Advanced Japanese Translation and Writing Workshop (3)

Reading for Special Purposes (3)

Intercultural Perspectives: Japanese and English (3)

Advanced Residential Short Unit (3)

Japanese Studies Project (3)

Advanced Japanese III (3)

Advanced Japanese IV (3)

24

Unity and Diversity: International Studies Research Option (3)

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

24

Modern Greek

MDGK03V4

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

Additional

Required

24cp from

Introductory Modern Greek I (3)

Introductory Modern Greek II (3)

Modern Greek History and Culture (3)

Intermediate Modern Greek I (3)

Intermediate Modern Greek II (3)

Intermediate Residential Short Unit (3)

Greek for Special Purposes (3)

Modern Greek Translation (3)

History of the Greek Language (3)

Advanced Residential Short Unit (3)

Advanced Modern Greek I (3)

Advanced Modern Greek II (3)

Advanced Modern Greek III (3)

Advanced Modern Greek IV (3)

24

Unity and Diversity: International Studies Research Option (3)

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

24

Polish

PLSH03V5

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

Additional

Required

24cp from

Unity and Diversity: International Studies Research Option (3)

Introductory Polish I (3)

Introductory Polish II (3)

Introductory Polish III (3)

Introductory Polish Residential Short Unit (3)

Intermediate Polish I (3)

Intermediate Polish II (3)

Intermediate Polish Residential Short Unit (3)

Intermediate Polish III (3)

Advanced Polish (3)

Polish Literary Genres (3)

Polish Poetry and Prose (3)

24

Advanced Polish Residential Short Unit (3)

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

24

Russian

RUSN03V4

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

Additional

Required

24cp from

Russian Society and Culture (3)

Beginners' Residential Unit in Russia (3)

Introductory Russian I (3)

Introductory Russian II (3)

Introductory Russian III (3)

Intermediate Residential Unit in Russia (3)

Intermediate Russian I (3)

Intermediate Russian II (3)

Communication in Russian (3)

Women in Russian Culture (3)

Russian Cinema (3)

Advanced Residential Unit in Russia (3)

Advanced Russian I (3)

Advanced Russian II (3)

Advanced Russian III (3)

Advanced Russian IV (3)

24

Unity and Diversity: International Studies Research Option (3)

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

24

Spanish

SPNH03V4

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

Additional

Required

24cp from

Introductory Spanish I (3)

Introductory Spanish II (3)

Introductory Spanish III (3)

Introductory Spanish Residential Short Unit (3)

Intermediate Spanish I (3)

Intermediate Spanish II (3)

Passion and Repression (3)

Intermediate Spanish Residential Short Unit (3)

Advanced Spanish I (3)

Advanced Spanish II (3)

Place and Displacement (3)

Advanced Spanish Residential Short Unit (3)

Rebellion and Change (3)

Advanced Spanish III (3)

Advanced Spanish IV (3)

24

Unity and Diversity: International Studies Research Option (3)

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

24

Program Learning Outcomes and Additional Information

AQF Level	Level 5 Diploma
Overview and Aims of the Program	The Diploma of Languages is a concurrent degree available to students enrolled in or already holding a Bachelor degree, and can only be taken on a part-time basis. Students completing a Diploma of Languages enhance their other academic and professional skills and prepare for the multilingual global environment through increasing proficiency in the language of study. They gain an understanding of the society and culture of the countries where the language is spoken. Students learn about cultural differences, analyse the relationship between language and culture, and recognise the importance of cross-cultural communication. The Macquarie University Diploma of Languages has a distinctive cross-cultural approach and includes opportunities for innovative modes of learning including online delivery and residential units in a country where the language is spoken.
Graduate Capabilities	The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows: Cognitive capabilities (K) discipline specific knowledge and skills (T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking (P) problem solving and research capability (I) creative and innovative Interpersonal or social capabilities (C) effective communication (E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens (A) socially and environmentally active and responsible Personal capabilities (J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative (L) commitment to continuous learning
Program Learning Outcomes	By the end of this program it is anticipated you should be able to: KNOWLEDGE 1. increase recognition and recall of structural properties of the relevant language and aspects of its variation and change (K,C) 2. discuss past and present cultural productions of the regions and communities that utilise the relevant language (K,P) SKILLS 3. practice and improve use of the relevant language across a range of forms and in different contexts including local, international and cross-cultural contexts (K,T,P,C) 4. develop ability to select and employ context-appropriate modes of communication in different media (K,T,P,I,C,J) PRACTICE 5. develop skills in examination of texts, spoken and written, and interpreting implicit meaning (K,T,P,J) 6. express increasingly detailed ideas in the relevant lanugage and advance capacity to write complex text (K,I,L,C) 7. locate and use a range of resources in the relevant language for professional and academic purposes (K,P) 8. demonstrate progress in the acquisition of language and practice skills in independent learning of languages and cultures (K,I,C,L).
Learning and Teaching Methods	Learning and teaching incorporates a range of methods to enable students to gradually develop the knowledge, skills and opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in the program outcomes. Language units take a communicative approach in the classroom environment with additional audio and written material and activities to be worked on at home. The emphasis inside and outside of the classroom is on meaningful interaction and tasks, and the creation of a low anxiety environment which fosters the development of a learning community in which students can practice their chosen language and discuss the culture and communities that utilise the language. This is supported by a range of comprehensible inputs targeted at the students’ developing language level, both from teaching staff and support materials (principally online), and constant opportunities for students to apply their developing knowledge to meaningful tasks. These include reading and listening to authentic cultural materials, in which students are guided to develop comprehension strategies that can be applied to any situation, and to acquire vocabulary in context. In support of the communicative goals, students also review key grammatical concepts to build their confidence and capacity to evaluate their own progress in the discipline. As students progress into 200 and 300 level units, they also engage in tasks and enrol in units with a stronger emphasis on cognitive and analytical skills in addition to language proficiency, including conducting research presenting it in a variety of formats such as oral presentations and written and spoken discussions, essays, debates, and audio-visual recordings. Teaching models include: practicals, seminars, lectures, tutorials, and supervised independent study. Students have opportunities to include in-country studies such as intensive residential units and exchange in their degree.
Assessment	Assessment is based on a progressive continuous assessment model, which ensures compliance with Macquarie’s policy of early, low-risk assessment and feedback, a minimum of three assessment tasks and different types of task, with no task worth more than 60% of the unit total. The diversity of assessment tasks strives to create a balance for students with different learning styles and opportunities for students to develop their skills across the four language learning areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking. Students are given multiple opportunities in each unit throughout the Major to develop comprehension and communication strategies that will assist them in attaining the overall program learning outcomes. Depending on their language proficiency and the level of the unit, assessment tasks require students to engage with speech and writing in the relevant language and express themselves appropriately according to the context and medium, while demonstrating their growing knowledge of the structural aspects of the language and the cultural contexts in which communication occurs. The emphasis is on formative tasks with meaningful applications, such as spoken and written tasks relating to students’ lives, opinions and their engagement with the world of their chosen language, however some summative tasks such as grammar and vocabulary quizzes are incorporated, particularly at 100 and 200 levels, so that students can confirm minimum attainment of key structural aspects of the language. All student work is evaluated according to standards that are clearly articulated within the unit, and no norm-referencing is used. The Diploma of Languages employs moderation procedures between multiple markers involved in a single unit and external moderation for units with a single marker, and incorporates some machine-marked activities. Examples of assessment types include: • quiz • oral assignment – individual and group (e.g. advertisements, dialogues, monologues, interviews) • written composition • oral examination • debate • essay • video/audio recording • online discussion – written and spoken • review • editorial • participation • homework (e.g. grammar exercises, reading and listening comprehension) • literature review • presentation.
Recognition of Prior Learning	Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit. Domestic Students For undergraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl For domestic postgraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl International Students For RPL information visit www.mq.edu.au/international/rpl
Support for Learning	Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus. Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/ Campus Wellbeing contact details: Phone: +61 2 9850 7497 Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au www.students.mq.edu.au/support/wellbeing
Program Standards and Quality	The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders.
Graduate Destinations and Employability	Depending on their other areas of study and professional experience, the Diploma of Languages helps prepare students for careers in: • international business - private sector • international public sector • communications and media • travel and tourism • international law • translation and interpreting • education • consulting.
Assessment Regulations	This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy.
Accreditation	This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.

2017 Unit Information

When offered:

S1 Day

Prerequisites:

Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty

Corequisites:

None

NCCWs:

HSC Chinese, CHN113, CHN148

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