Specialisation

Sub-major - Applied Humanities Languages

Western Sydney University Sub-major Code: AS1604LAN2.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses : NO


There are three entry levels into language majors and sub-majors. Beginners levels is for those with no previous study or minimal study of the language. Intermediate level is typically for students who: are non-native speakers with study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or; have a home background in the language but no comprehensive formal study, or speak a non-standard variety (eg Dialect). Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who are non-native speakers with substantial formal study and near-native competence; or are literate native speakers of a standard variety.


Sub-major Structure

Students should take units that reflect their level of competence in the language and they should not backtrack, ie they must not:

  • take a level 1 unit after passing a level 2 unit in the same language; or
  • take a level 2 unit after passing a level 3 unit in the same language.

Available Language Sub-majors

S1604ARB Arabic
S1604CHI Chinese
S1604JAP Japanese
S1604ITAL Italian
S1604SPAN Spanish

Sub-majors in the area of Languages in Professional Context

S1604TSL2 TESOL and L2 Teaching
S1604INTR Interpreting and Translation
S1604EL English Linguistics


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