There are a range of study options available in the Department of Language Studies. Languages may be studied as single elective topics or as part of majors and minors.
From 2011 majors in French, Italian, Modern Greek and Spanish are 36 units. They consist of 6 topics of language studies and 2 topics of cultural studies. When topics are taken consecutively, majors may be completed in three years.
Extended majors in French, Italian, Modern Greek and Spanish (only available in the Bachelor of Languages) are 45 units. They consist of 6 topics of language studies, 2 topics of cultural studies at second year and 2 advanced language studies topics at third year. When topics are taken consecutively, majors may be completed in three years.
Minors in French, Italian, Modern Greek and Spanish are 22.5 units. They consist of 4 topics of language studies and 1 topic of cultural studies. When topics are taken consecutively, minors may be completed in two years.
Further Information about Language Majors:
French : Italian : Modern Greek : Spanish
Information about transition for pre-2011 students
All languages offered in the Department of Language Studies can be taken as electives. For example, a student may choose to complete the first year of a language, or simply one semester, either at Beginners’ or at Advanced (post-Year 12) level.
Beside language topics, the Department of Language Studies also offers cultural and linguistics topics that may be taken as electives at second or third year levels (provided that they not also taken as part of a major, a minor or as a prescribed topic).
Elective topics in the Department of Language Studies, 2011
| Topic | Prerequisite |
| ITAL3403 Italian Settlement in Australia | 36 units of first level topics |
| MGRE2213 From the Point of View of Alexandria | 9 units of first level topics |
| MGRE2214 Greek Mythology: Gods, heroes and mortals | No topic prerequisites |
| LING2103 Language, Culture and Communication | No topic prerequisites |
| LANG2001 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | No topic prerequisites Assumed: Working knowledge of a language |
| LANG2004 Language in Society: Introduction to Sociolinguistics | No topic prerequisites |
| LANG2005 Settling in Australia: the Italian, Greek and French experience | No topic prerequisites |
Auditing a Topic
The Department of Language Studies does not normally allow people to audit the topics it offers, except in certain circumstances. For further enquiries, please contact the Director of Studies of the relevant section.
