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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

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LN2622 - Language Immersion: In-Country Experience

Credit points:03
Year:2024
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, 05 Dec 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 18 Nov 2024 to Friday, 10 Jan 2025
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.
  • 30 Hours - Overseas

Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 7, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 04 Jul 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 17 Jun 2024 to Friday, 19 Jul 2024
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.
  • 30 Hours - Overseas

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 10, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 05 Dec 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 18 Nov 2024 to Friday, 10 Jan 2025
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.
  • 30 Hours - Overseas

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 7, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 04 Jul 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 17 Jun 2024 to Friday, 19 Jul 2024
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.
  • 30 Hours - Overseas