The Bachelor of Languages requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
Admission requirements
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
Course aims
The course aims to:
- provide high levels of proficiency in the target language within a curricular framework that fosters the development of advanced levels of linguistic and cultural competency for languages-oriented university students
- expose students to a wide body of specific and cross-disciplinary knowledge relative to language acquisition and cultural practices, to Applied Linguistics, to Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) or to English, depending on the program of study chosen
- provide a foundation at First Year level for metacognitive training to enhance language acquisition and maximise opportunities to progress in language learning within and beyond the classroom
- train students to form broad conceptual understandings while gaining depth of knowledge within a chosen language field that includes a supervised upper-level study project.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course students are expected to:
- be able to communicate at a high level of competence in the main target language of study
- demonstrate competency in a second target language of study or have gained knowledge and skills in one of the following areas of study: Applied Linguistics, English (Literature or Creative Writing streams), Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
- have developed an understanding of language acquisition
- be able to demonstrate broad knowledge of Cultural Studies relative to their language of study
- have developed critical understanding of theories and/or principles underpinning the chosen area of Language Studies, and knowledge of current issues therein
- be able to undertake and successfully complete a research project at third level in a specific area of Language Studies
- be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in relation to inter-cultural communication
- have developed understanding and respect for cultural and linguistic diversity.
Program of study
1. One extended major sequence (45 units) chosen from one of the following target languages including:
French - Beginners or Intermediate
Indonesian - Beginners or Intermediate
Italian - Beginners or Intermediate
Modern Greek - Beginners or Intermediate
Spanish - Beginners or Intermediate
2. AND 9 units core topics as follows:
LANG1000 Strategies for Language Learning (4.5 units)
LANG1002 Language and Languages (4.5 units)
3. AND 9 units of First Year elective topics chosen from topics offered in the Bachelor of Arts
4. AND 45 units chosen from one of Option A, Option B, or Option C:
OPTION A
Students must complete the following 45 units:
(a) One ordinary major sequence (36 units) chosen from:
French* Beginners or Intermediate
Indonesian* Beginners or Intermediate
Italian* Beginners or Intermediate
Modern Greek* Beginners or Intermediate
Spanish* Beginners or Intermediate
Applied Linguistics
Chinese only available to students who commenced prior to 31 December 2016
Creative Writing
English
University of Adelaide Languages:
Please visit the University of Adelaide webpage for topic information.
* Students must choose a different language to the language that they are studying in the extended major sequence.
(b) AND 9 units of option topics, chosen from the list below.
OPTION B
Students must complete the following 45 units:
(a) One minor sequence (22.5 units) chosen from:
French* Beginners or Intermediate
Indonesian* Beginners or Intermediate
Italian* Beginners or Intermediate
Modern Greek* Beginners or Intermediate
Spanish* Beginners or Intermediate
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
Chinese only available to students who commenced prior to 31 December 2016
Applied Linguistics
Creative Writing
English
*Students must choose a different language to the language that they are studying in the extended major sequence.
(b) AND 22.5 units of option topics, chosen from the list below.
OPTION C
Students must complete the following 45 units:
(a) One minor sequence (27 units) chosen from one of the following languages offered at the University of Adelaide#:
Chinese
German
Japanese
#Chinese, German and Japanese are offered via cross-institutional study at the University of Adelaide through the Languages Outreach Program.
(b) AND 18 units of option topics.
Option topics
AUST2611 Australian Languages: Issues and Debates 1 (4.5 units)
AUST3611 Australian Languages: Issues and Debates 2 (4.5 units)
HIST3001 Destination Australia: Migration since 1900 (4.5 units)
INDO2002 Indonesian Musical Cultures (4.5 units)*
ITAL2213 Italian Theatre (4.5 units) **
ITAL3403 Italian Migration to Australia (4.5 units)
ITAL3214 Italian Cinema (4.5 units) **
ITAL3215 The Italian Mafia: Origin and Representations (4.5 units) **
LANG2000 Special Topic in Language or Cultural Studies (4.5 units)
LANG2001 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition (4.5 units)
LANG2004 Language in Society: Introduction to Sociolinguistics (4.5 units)
LANG2005 Migrant Journeys: Cultures, Identities and Belonging (4.5 units)
LANG3000 Language in Action (4.5 units)
LING2103 Language, Culture and Communication (4.5 units)
LING3105 Intercultural Communication in Everyday Life (4.5 units)
LING3107 An Introduction to Translation: Theory and Practice (4.5 units)
MGRE2213 Philosophy, Love and Religion: The Alexandrian Story (4.5 units)
MGRE2214 Greek Mythology: Gods, heroes and mortals (4.5 units)
MGRE3211 Homer's Odyssey: Wanderings and Divine Interventions (4.5 units)
* This topic is available to all Bachelor of Languages students as an option topic. It is also offered in the extended major in Indonesian. However, it can only count towards either the extended major or the option component, but not both.
** These topics are offered in the major or extended major in Italian. Students can only count them towards either the major or extended major, or the option component, but not both.
Extended Major, Major and Minor Sequences
An extended language major sequence (45 units) consists of 13.5 units of Culture topics at second/third level; and 27 units of Language topics: 9 units at first level, 9 units at second level, 9 units at third level and LANG3300 Language Research Project (4.5 units) at third level.
An ordinary language major sequence (36 units) consists of 9 units of Culture topics: 4.5 units at second level, and 4.5 units at third level; and 27 units of Language topics: 9 units at first level, 9 units at second level and 9 units at third level.
A minor language sequence (22.5 units) consists of a 4.5 unit Culture topic undertaken at second level and 18 units of Language topics: 9 units at first level and 9 units at second level. Students undertaking a minor sequence in Chinese, German or Japanese at the University of Adelaide undertake the equivalent of 27 units, consisting of 9 units at first level and 18 units at upper level.
All extended major sequences, ordinary major sequences and minor sequences are available in both beginners and intermediate streams.
Flinders Languages:
University of Adelaide Languages (major and minor sequences only):
Please visit the University of Adelaide webpage for topic information.
Stream - French (Beginners)
First Year Language Topics
FREN1201 Introductory French Part 1 (4.5 units)
FREN1202 Introductory French Part 2 (4.5 units)
Second Year Language Topics
FREN2201 Intermediate French Part 1 (4.5 units)
FREN2202 Intermediate French Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Language Topics
FREN3201 Upper Intermediate French Part 1 (4.5 units)
FREN3202 Upper Intermediate French Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Extended Major Topic
LANG3300 Language Research Project (4.5 units)
Culture topics
Select 9 units (Ordinary Major) or 13.5 units (Extended Major) from the following:
FREN2211 The Reading Workshop (4.5 units)
FREN2212 French Cultural Icons (4.5 units)
FREN3211 French Cinema (4.5 units)
FREN3212 Bon appétit! From plate to palate (4.5 units)
Stream - French (Intermediate)
First Year Language Topics
FREN2201 Intermediate French Part 1 (4.5 units)
FREN2202 Intermediate French Part 2 (4.5 units)
Second Year Language Topics
FREN3201 Upper Intermediate French Part 1 (4.5 units)
FREN3202 Upper Intermediate French Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Language Topics
FREN3301 Advanced French Part 1 (4.5 units)
FREN3302 Advanced French Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Extended Major Topic
LANG3300 Language Research Project (4.5 units)
Culture topics
Select 9 units (Ordinary Major) or 13.5 units (Extended Major) from the following:
FREN2211 The Reading Workshop (4.5 units)
FREN2212 French Cultural Icons (4.5 units)
FREN3211 French Cinema (4.5 units)
FREN3212 Bon appétit! From plate to palate (4.5 units)
Stream - Indonesian (Beginners)
First Year Language Topics
INDO1201 Introductory Indonesian Part 1 (4.5 units)
INDO1202 Introductory Indonesian Part 2 (4.5 units)
Second Year Language Topics
INDO2201 Intermediate Indonesian Part 1 (4.5 units)
INDO2202 Intermediate Indonesian Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Language Topics
INDO3201 Upper Intermediate Indonesian Part 1 (4.5 units)
INDO3202 Upper Intermediate Indonesian Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Extended Major Topic
LANG3300 Language Research Project (4.5 units)
Culture topics
INDO2001 Indonesian Culture and Society (4.5 units)
Plus select 4.5 units (Ordinary Major) or 9 units (Extended Major) from
INDO2002 Indonesian Musical Cultures (4.5 units)
INDO2004 Indonesian for Special Purposes (4.5 units)
Stream - Indonesian (Intermediate)
First Year Language Topics
INDO2201 Intermediate Indonesian Part 1 (4.5 units)
INDO2202 Intermediate Indonesian Part 2 (4.5 units)
Second Year Language Topics
INDO3201 Upper Intermediate Indonesian Part 1 (4.5 units)
INDO3202 Upper Intermediate Indonesian Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Language Topics
INDO3301 Advanced Indonesian Part 1 (4.5 units)
INDO3302 Advanced Indonesian Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Extended Major Topic
LANG3300 Language Research Project (4.5 units)
Culture topics
INDO2001 Indonesian Culture and Society (4.5 units)
Plus select 4.5 units (Ordinary Major) or 9 units (Extended Major) from
INDO2002 Indonesian Musical Cultures (4.5 units)
INDO2004 Indonesian for Special Purposes (4.5 units)
Stream - Italian (Beginners)
First Year Language Topics
ITAL1201 Introductory Italian Part 1 (4.5 units)
ITAL1202 Introductory Italian Part 2 (4.5 units)
Second Year Language Topics
ITAL2201 Intermediate Italian Part 1 (4.5 units)
ITAL2202 Intermediate Italian Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Language Topics
ITAL3201 Upper Intermediate Italian Part 1 (4.5 units)
ITAL3202 Upper Intermediate Italian Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Extended Major Topic
LANG3300 Language Research Project (4.5 units)
Culture Topics: select either ITAL2211 or ITAL2212
ITAL2211 Italian Culture and Society 1 (4.5 units)
ITAL2212 Italian Culture and Society 2 (4.5 units)
Culture Topics: select 4.5 units (Ordinary Major) or 9 units (Extended Major) from:
ITAL2213 Italian Theatre (4.5 units)
ITAL3211 Italian Cultural Studies (4.5 units)
ITAL3214 Italian Cinema (4.5 units)
ITAL3215 The Italian Mafia: Origin and Representations (4.5 units)
ITAL3403 Italian Migration to Australia (4.5 units)
Stream - Italian (Intermediate)
First Year Language Topics
ITAL2201 Intermediate Italian Part 1 (4.5 units)
ITAL2202 Intermediate Italian Part 2 (4.5 units)
Second Year Language Topics
ITAL3201 Upper Intermediate Italian Part 1 (4.5 units)
ITAL3202 Upper Intermediate Italian Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Language Topics
ITAL3301 Advanced Italian Part 1 (4.5 units)
ITAL3302 Advanced Italian Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Extended Major Topic
LANG3300 Language Research Project (4.5 units)
Culture Topics: select 9 units (Ordinary Major) or 13.5 units (Extended Major) from:
ITAL2213 Italian Theatre (4.5 units)
ITAL3211 Italian Cultural Studies (4.5 units)
ITAL3213 Translation from Italian (4.5 units)
ITAL3214 Italian Cinema (4.5 units)
ITAL3215 The Italian Mafia: Origin and Representations (4.5 units)
ITAL3311 Extended Italian Cultural Studies (4.5 units)
ITAL3403 Italian Migration to Australia (4.5 units)
Stream - Modern Greek (Beginners)
First Year Language Topics
MGRE1201 Introductory Modern Greek Part 1 (4.5 units)
MGRE1202 Introductory Modern Greek Part 2 (4.5 units)
Second Year Language Topics
MGRE2201 Intermediate Modern Greek Part 1 (4.5 units)
MGRE2202 Intermediate Modern Greek Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Language Topics
MGRE3201 Upper Intermediate Modern Greek Part 1 (4.5 units)
MGRE3202 Upper Intermediate Modern Greek Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Extended Major Topic
LANG3300 Language Research Project (4.5 units)
Culture Topics
Select 9 units (Ordinary Major) or 13.5 units (Extended Major) from the following:
MGRE2211 Modern Greek Culture and Society 1 (4.5 units)
MGRE2212 Modern Greek Culture and Society 2 (4.5 units)
MGRE2213 Philosophy, Love and Religion: The Alexandrian Story (4.5 units)
MGRE2214 Greek Mythology: Gods, heroes and mortals (4.5 units)
MGRE3211 Homer's Odyssey: Wanderings and Divine Interventions (4.5 units)
MGRE3212 Modern Greek Cultural Studies 2 (4.5 units)
Stream - Modern Greek (Intermediate)
First Year Language Topics
MGRE2201 Intermediate Modern Greek Part 1 (4.5 units)
MGRE2202 Intermediate Modern Greek Part 2 (4.5 units)
Second Year Language Topics
MGRE3201 Upper Intermediate Modern Greek Part 1 (4.5 units)
MGRE3202 Upper Intermediate Modern Greek Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Language Topics
MGRE3301 Advanced Modern Greek Part 1 (4.5 units)
MGRE3302 Advanced Modern Greek Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Extended Major Topic
LANG3300 Language Research Project (4.5 units)
Culture Topics
Select 9 units (Ordinary Major) or 13.5 units (Extended Major) from the following:
MGRE2213 Philosophy, Love and Religion: The Alexandrian Story (4.5 units)
MGRE2214 Greek Mythology: Gods, heroes and mortals (4.5 units)
MGRE3211 Homer's Odyssey: Wanderings and Divine Interventions (4.5 units)
MGRE3212 Modern Greek Cultural Studies 2 (4.5 units)
MGRE3312 Extended Modern Greek Cultural Studies 2 (4.5 units)
Stream - Spanish (Beginners)
First Year Language Topics
SPAN1201 Introductory Spanish Part 1 (4.5 units)
SPAN1202 Introductory Spanish Part 2 (4.5 units)
Second Year Language Topics
SPAN2201 Intermediate Spanish Part 1 (4.5 units)
SPAN2202 Intermediate Spanish Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Language Topics
SPAN3201 Upper Intermediate Spanish Part 1 (4.5 units)
SPAN3202 Upper Intermediate Spanish Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Extended Major Topic
LANG3300 Language Research Project (4.5 units)
Culture Topics
Select 9 units (Ordinary Major) or 13.5 units (Extended Major) from the following:
SPAN2211 Keys to the Spanish and Latin American Worlds (4.5 units)
SPAN2212 An Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Cultures (4.5 units)
SPAN3211 Latin American History and Culture Through Film and Literature (4.5 units)
SPAN3311 Contemporary Spanish History and Culture Through Film and Literature (4.5 units)
SPAN3312 An Introduction to Spanish Translation: Theory and Practice (4.5 units)
SPAN3401 Advanced Topic in Spanish 1 (4.5 units)
Stream - Spanish (Intermediate)
First Year Language Topics
SPAN2201 Intermediate Spanish Part 1 (4.5 units)
SPAN2202 Intermediate Spanish Part 2 (4.5 units)
Second Year Language Topics
SPAN3201 Upper Intermediate Spanish Part 1 (4.5 units)
SPAN3202 Upper Intermediate Spanish Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Language Topics
SPAN3301 Advanced Spanish Part 1 (4.5 units)
SPAN3302 Advanced Spanish Part 2 (4.5 units)
Third Year Extended Major Topic
LANG3300 Language Research Project (4.5 units)
Culture Topics
Select 9 units (Ordinary Major) or 13.5 units (Extended Major) from the following:
SPAN2212 An Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Cultures (4.5 units)
SPAN3211 Latin American History and Culture Through Film and Literature (4.5 units)
SPAN3311 Contemporary Spanish History and Culture Through Film and Literature (4.5 units)
SPAN3312 An Introduction to Spanish Translation: Theory and Practice (4.5 units)
SPAN3401 Advanced Topic in Spanish 1 (4.5 units)
Combined Degrees
The Bachelor of Languages may also be studied in a combined degrees program with a:
