James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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LN2622 - Language Immersion: In-Country Experience
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | 24 CREDIT POINTS OF UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
Subject Description
- This subject provides an opportunity for students to study in a non-English speaking country for up to 21 days. Through this subject, students will develop knowledge of a language other than English and acquire skills to assist them in becoming more effective intercultural communicators. Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of formal language instruction in a host country and 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 complex and multifaceted relationship between languages, cultures, communication and identity
- demonstrate ability to communicate at a beginner level in the language of the host country
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (50%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Creative work - (50%) - Individual
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: FR2622
Availabilities
Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 10, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Nov 2023 to Friday, 12 Jan 2024 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Dates as planned with the Course Coordinator) |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Florence Boulard |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 7, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 19 Jun 2023 to Friday, 21 Jul 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Dates as planned with the Course Coordinator) |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Florence Boulard |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 10, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Nov 2023 to Friday, 12 Jan 2024 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Dates as planned with the Course Coordinator) |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Florence Boulard |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 7, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 19 Jun 2023 to Friday, 21 Jul 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Dates as planned with the Course Coordinator) |
| Staff: | No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years". |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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