Professional Certificate in Language and Cultural Literacy (PR-LANGCL)

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Overview

Award title	Professional Certificate in Language and Cultural Literacy
Year & campus	2023 — Parkville
Fees information	Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date
Study level & type	Graduate Coursework
AQF level	Non-AQF
Credit points	25 credit points
Duration	12 months part-time

The Professional Certificate in Language and Cultural Literacy is designed to allow graduate students maximal flexibility in gaining an additional short qualification by undertaking introductory study across one or more subjects from a range of languages or to consolidate their knowledge of a language already begun. Students gain an understanding of intercultural communication through undertaking language and culture studies from any of 14 languages. They are able to package their own sequenced path of study, which can commence at different entry points (from beginners to advanced) depending on the student’s existing level of proficiency.

Students may combine studies across more than one language which will enable some students to build their skills in language and intercultural communication to meet personal or professional goals, for example in international relations or in diplomacy. Others will seek to specialise in a single language.

Combining the two elements of language and transcultural communication/cultural literacy, the course is designed to appeal to a professional cohort as well as to existing students who may wish to commence language study with a view to possibly proceeding to more advanced study.

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent

Meeting this requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

Prior academic performance

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses.

For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests provided by the Academic Board, performance band of an overall 6.5 is required.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. For more information on how to seek these adjustments refer to the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course, graduates should be able to:

Demonstrate improved understanding and awareness of language and cultural literacy
Communicate effectively in the target language(s) in a variety of oral and written formats, at an improved level of competence relative to and developed from the student's entry level
Demonstrate an appreciation of the language's discourse and cultural contexts
Communicate effectively in a transcultural setting

Generic skills

On completion of this course, students should have:

Acquired enhanced transferable reading, writing, speaking and intercultural skills; and
Improved the scope of their employment options and professional advancement.

Graduate attributes

Academic distinction

Graduates will demonstrate an advanced level of skills in communication

Active citizenship

Graduates will be active collaborators in intercultural communities and workplaces

Integrity and self-awareness

Graduates will be aware of their own strengths and strategies for handling challenges in intercultural communication responsibly

Course structure

The Professional Certificate in Language and Cultural Literacy comprises 25 points of study in the areas of language and cultural literacy. Students may complete subjects from one or more language programs to suit their intended learning goals and should commence with the appropriate language subject for their level of prior experience, as determined by the subject prerequisites and the language placement test.

The course is structured to include:

25 points of study chosen from the electives listed below, of which at least 12.5 points must consist of language and culture elective subjects or advanced culture electives (taught in the target language or focused on the target culture).

Languages available are:

Ancient Egyptian
Ancient Greek Studies
Arabic Studies
Chinese Studies
English as a Second Language
French Studies
German Studies
Hebrew Studies
Indonesian Studies
Italian Studies
Japanese Studies
Latin Studies
Russian Studies
Spanish and Latin American Studies

Some subjects are available in intensive mode in summer or winter semester in addition to the standard mode. All subjects listed are 12.5 credit points unless indicated. Students are advised to check sequencing of subjects and subject prerequisites when planning their course.

Elective subjects

25 points

General Electives (taught in English)

Maximum 12.5 points

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
EURO30008	Wines of the World	July (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
EURO20007	A Taste of Europe: Melbourne Intensive	February (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)	12.5
EURO30007	Experiencing Foodscapes: Italy & Spain	Not available in 2023	12.5
EURO20001	Language and Society in Europe	Not available in 2023	12.5
LANG20001	Languages at Work	No longer available
LANG30001	Languages at Work	Not available in 2023	12.5
ASIA10001	Language and Power in Asian Societies	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ASIA20001	Media and Urban Culture in Asia	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ASIA20003	Genders and Desires in Asia	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ASIA20004	Asian Arts: Networks and Hubs	Not available in 2023	12.5