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Bachelor of Arts (Languages and
Intercultural Communication)
Associate Degree in Languages and
Culture Studies
Open Day 2009
Why learn a language?
Not everyone speaks English
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95% of the world’s population do not speak English as a first
language.
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75% of the world’s population do not speak English at all.
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The number of speakers of English as a first language is in
decline
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Why learn a language?
As more and more people learn English, knowing only English is less and less useful.
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Of all of the world’s speakers of English, 80% speak it as an additional
language – that is they are bilingual or multilingual.
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Native speakers of English (20% of all English speakers) are often
monolingual.
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By 2050 it is estimated that approximately 40% of the world’s people
will speak English, of these less than 4-5% will be native speakers,
fewer still will speak only English.
Why learn a language?
“Monolingual speakers of any variety of English … will experience increasing difficulty in
employment and political life, and are likely to become bewildered by many aspects of
society and culture around them." (Graddol, 2004)
Why learn a language?
Monolingualism will not serve [the next generation of
English speakers] well. It implies inflexibility and the
presumption that others should always be prepared to
use English; it creates a culture of dependence on the
linguistic competence and the goodwill of others.
Learning to use another language is about more than
the acquisition of a useful skill, it reflects attitudes,
conveying respect for the identity and culture of others
and tolerance of diversity. (The Nuffield Languages
Inquiry, 2002: 30)
Why learn a language?
“More than ever, success in the world depends on
what you know, not where you live. Technology has
leveled the playing field and "flattened" the world. It
has showed the value of math, science and other
subjects in high demand across the globe. And it has
illustrated the importance of foreign languages in
communicating and forming partnerships with citizens
from other cultures and countries.”
Former US Secretary of Education
Margaret Spellings
Why learn a language?
“We want young Australians … with the tools that
they need to work in that modern environment, and
increasingly that environment will require them to be
able to converse with people … in their own
language.”
Julia Gillard
Deputy Prime Minister &
Minister for Education,
March 2008
Why learn a language?
The limits of my language are the
limits of my world.
Ludwig Wittgenstein
To know only one's own language
is to remain a child.
Cicero
Employment
Typical graduate destinations for languages graduates:
Business Service
Banking/Finance
Wholesale/Retail
Manufacturing & Trade
Public administration
Diplomacy
Education
Journalism
Tourism
International Organisations
Communications
Languages
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French
Italian
Japanese
English as an additional language
Arabic
Other languages can be taken as cross-institutional enrolments
Level of entry
Two language learning streams are offered for Arabic, French, Italian and Japanese:
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BEGINNERS – with little or no prior knowledge of the language enrol in 1A and 1B language
course sequence.
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CONTINUERS – who have studied the language at Stage 2 level of the SACE Certificate or
equivalent enrol in the 2A and 2B language course sequence.
Ways to study languages at UniSA
As a part of another degree
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Major
Submajor/ minor
Elective
As a specialist degree
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Bachelor of Arts (Languages and Intercultural Communication)
As an add on to another degree
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Associate Degree in Languages and Culture Studies
Bachelor of Arts
(Languages and Intercultural Communication)
The BA is made up of:
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a major in a language (8 courses),
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a sub-major or major in Applied Linguistics (6 or 8 courses),
with an emphasis of understanding and developing
communication across languages and cultures
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a professional specialisation (4 courses), a semester abroad or
work placement,
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elective courses
Associate Degree in Languages and Culture Studies
• Consists only of the study of one language.
• Three year concurrent program with another degree.
• Allows a language major to fit into any degree program.
• Apply after you have received an offer from UniSA.
Why study languages at UniSA?
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We combine languages with intercultural learning.
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We combine languages with professional learning.
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We combine languages with overseas and/or professional placements
Contact details
School of Communication, International Studies and Languages
Program Director, Languages and Intercultural Communication
Dr Jonathan Crichton
Email:
Web:
[email protected]
www.unisa.edu.au/cil
Future student enquiries
For queries on programs, entry requirements, avenues of entry into UniSA.
101 Currie Street
Adelaide, SA 5001
Ph: (08) 8302 2376
Ph: 1300 UNINOW (local call cost)
Fax: (08) 8302 9150
Email: [email protected]
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