James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

LN3700 - Study-Abroad Experience 2

Subject Description

This subject provides an opportunity for students to study in a non-English speaking country for up to a full trimester/semester (8-13 weeks). Through this subject, students will develop knowledge of a language other than English and will acquire skills to assist them in becoming more effective intercultural communicators. Students are required to complete a minimum of 90 hours of formal language instruction in the host country during this subject and will engage in excursions, field trips as well as (where possible) home-stay accommodation to support their learning.

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the College of Arts, Society & Education for details.

Learning Outcomes

• critically reflect on the study abroad experience, evaluating the complex and multifaceted relationship between languages, cultures, communication and identity
• demonstrate ability to communicate in the language of the host country
• synthesise strategies to navigate issues that may arise in international communication to address linguistic and cultural differences

Subject Assessment

• Organised by host university (cross-institutional study). Students complete assessments overseas set by the host university. We receive their results once they return and convert them into our JCU results

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  FR3700, GR3700, IT3701, JA3701, FR3701, GR3701, IT3702, JA3702

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