Bachelor of Languages (Japanese)

Overview

Description:
 A knowledge of modern languages is the key to successful communication between different cultures and countries. With globalisation, communication in foreign languages is becoming more important. The School of Humanities at James Cook University offers specialised teaching in French, Japanese and German.

Graduates gain from a wide variety of employment opportunities in business or government, both in Australia and overseas. French and German are both spoken by in excess of 100 million people world-wide. They represent two of the main languages in the European community, and are essential for international trade with, and travel to, Europe.

The Japanese language has acquired world-wide importance because of the position Japan occupies in the world economy. A dramatic growth in trade and tourism between Australia and Japan over the last twenty years has given Japanese speakers an edge in the international business arena, and the travel and tourism industries.
 
Duration:
 4 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 96 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns
 
Faculty:
 Arts, Education and Social Sciences
 
QTAC code:
 311171 Townsville; 321171 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Joint Degree Options

Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in reduced time (generally four or five years) and can enhance career prospects. At JCU this degree can be combined with:

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

The Bachelor of Languages consists normally of a Bachelor of Arts structure with a study-abroad year (24 credit points) interposed between level 2 and level 3.

Students follow the normal sequence of subjects leading to a language-based BA degree but spend at least two teaching periods in an approved immersion program in a country where the language of study is spoken.

Students returning from the study-abroad year continue with language-related study within the School’s advanced courses. To obtain the degree at Honours level, students returning to Australia are required to enrol in an appropriate level 3 or 4 Honours program.

Level 1

CORE SUBJECTS

6 language credit points, at either beginners or basic level, from either French (FR) or German (GR) or Japanese (JA)

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS

Additional credit points may be selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects in accordance with the requirements for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science.

Level 2

CORE SUBJECTS

6 to 12 language credit points, at either beginners or basic level, from either French (FR) or German (GR) or Japanese (JA)

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS

Additional credit points may be selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects in accordance with the requirements for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science.

Level 3

CORE SUBJECTS

FR3700:12 Study-abroad Program

FR3701:12 Study-abroad Program

or

GR3700:12 Study-abroad Program

GR3701:12 Study-abroad Program

or

JA3701:12 Study-abroad Program

JA3702:12 Study-abroad Program

Level 4 (Pass Degree)

CORE SUBJECTS

12 level 3 or 4 language credit points, at advanced level, from either French (FR) or German (GR) or Japanese (JA)

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS

Additional credit points may be selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects in accordance with the requirements for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science.

Level 4 (Honours Degree)

CORE SUBJECTS

(a)

12 level 3 or 4 language credit points, at advanced level, from either French (FR) or Japanese (JA)

(b) Either

FR4430:06 Mémoire B

or

6 additional level 3 or 4 language credit points, at advanced level, of Japanese

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS

Additional credit points may be selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects in accordance with the requirements for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of

Honours

An Honours program is available for those students who demonstrate high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. The Faculty also offers a wide range of postgraduate study opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Bachelor of Language graduates find employment in Australia and overseas in government, non-government organizations and businesses requiring skills in negotiations related to trade, treaties, security, environment, or international aid and human rights.

Language professionals also develop careers in communications, journalism, education, LOTE and TESOL, publishing, law, tourism and interpretation services.

Practical Experience

Modern language students receive a large amount of practical reading, writing and listening experience with the aid of highly qualified foreign language experts.

Teaching is undertaken through lectures, tutorials, seminars, practicals and language laboratory sessions, and utilises a wide range of audio-visual resources. An integral component of the Bachelor of Languages is one year of study at an overseas university in the third year.

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