Bachelor of Applied Language and Intercultural Communication
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of International Studies
| Program Code: MBAL Program Level: Undergraduate SATAC code: 444181 Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 55.45 (Internal) Home Campus:
Magill Program Length (in EFTSL):
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Program director/s
- Dr Jonathan Crichton (MBAL)
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Aim
To develop students' ability to interpret and use language for social and professional communication in international and intercultural contexts.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:
Qualified for the SACE:
- recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
- included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
- obtained a competitive TER;
Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed the University Foundation Studies program.
Special entry provisions may also apply for ATSI applicants.
English language entry requirements
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which:
- English is an official language; or
- English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
Content/structure
This program requires the completion of 108 units over three years. Students complete a Language major (36 units); a sub-major or major in Applied Linguistics (27 or 36 units); a minor study (18 units) in a professional specialisation (18 units) and 18 units of elective courses which may include a second foreign language or a study abroad/work placement program. Students who wish to study a second foreign language to sub-major level can do so by taking a sub-major in Applied Linguistics.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 15,800 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
Language Major 1 (see Note 1) | 4.5 | ||
| LANG 1055 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 1056 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Elective 1 (see Note 4) | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
Language Major 2 (see Note 1) | 4.5 | ||
| LANG 1054 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 2022 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Elective 2 (see Note 4) | 4.5 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
Language Major 3 (see Note 1) | 4.5 | ||
| LANG 2021 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Professional Specialisation 1 (see Note 3) | 4.5 | ||
Elective 3 (see Note 4) | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
Language Major 4 (see Note 1) | 4.5 | ||
Applied Linguistics Elective 1 | 4.5 | ||
Professional Specialisation 2 (see Note 3) | 4.5 | ||
Elective 4 (see Note 4) | 4.5 | ||
| THIRD YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) (Study Abroad, see Note 5) | |||
Language Major 5 (see Note 1) | 4.5 | ||
Language Major 6 (see Note 1) | 4.5 | ||
Applied Linguistics Elective 2 or Elective 5 (see Note 4) | 4.5 | ||
Professional Specialisation 3 (see Note 3) | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
Language Major 7 (see Note 1) | 4.5 | ||
Language Major 8 (see Note 1) | 4.5 | ||
Applied Linguistics Elective 3 or Elective 6 (see Note 4) | 4.5 | ||
Professional Specialisation 4 (see Note 3) | 4.5 |
Credit transfer
Students may be granted credit for previous studies, studies-in-lieu or exemption from work within courses in accordance with University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning; maximum credit allowed is normally two-thirds of the total units of the program.
Notes
- A 36 unit language major is a requirement of this award. Languages offered at the University of South Australia are English as an Additional Language, Arabic, French, Italian and Japanese. Refer to the majors homepage for course requirements. Other languages are available through cross-institutional enrolment. Students who have little or no previous knowledge of the language normally enrol in the first instance in the language 1A courses. Students who have completed Stage 2 SACE language studies or equivalent normally enrol first in the language 2A courses. They are not permitted to enrol in the language 1A courses without language major convenor approval. A second foreign language may be taken to complete a further minor/sub-major with approval of the Program Director.
- Students complete five Applied Linguistics core courses, plus at least one elective course. The core courses are LANG 1055 Introduction to the Study of Language, LANG 1056 Language and Culture, LANG 1054 Intercultural Communication, LANG 2022 Language and Identity, and LANG 2021 Language and Culture in Professional Life. Students must complete at least one elective Applied Linguistics course to complete a sub-major (6 courses) in Applied Linguistics; a further two elective courses may be taken to extend this to a major (8 courses) in Applied Linguistics. Refer to the Applied Linguistics majors homepage for further information.
- An 18 unit professional specialisation is a requirement of this award. Students complete four 4.5 unit courses from one area. Students will be notified by the Program Director of which courses constitute the various professional specialisations. The standard specialisations are in the following areas:
Aboriginal Studies
Business (International Business)
Global Media and Creative Industries
International Relations
Management
Management (Marketing)
Management (Tourism and Hospitality)
Other specialisations may be considered with approval from the Program Director. - Students may complete four or more elective courses. These may include courses in a second foreign language or additional applied linguistics courses or other courses with approval of the Program Director.
- Students may include a study abroad experience in the first half of third year. This requires enrolment in two language major courses plus LANG 3016 Professional Language Application Project A and LANG 3017 Professional Language Application Project B. The latter two courses allow for a supervised work placement or project. Students intending to complete a study abroad semester during the first half of third year need to negotiate with the Program Director a study abroad program and an alternative study pattern in order to complete the professional specialisation.