Deaf Studies (Language) (Graduate Diploma)

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Year

2011

Award

Graduate Diploma in Deaf Studies (Language)

Length

1 year full-time or 3 years part-time

Campuses

Melbourne, Bendigo

Course description

This course is designed for people who wish to develop communicative competence in Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN). It allows students to explore the use of AUSLAN in a variety of communicative settings and develop a thorough understanding of its basic grammatical structures.

Course structure

Students take subjects totalling 120 credit points. Students enrol in one of three streams: Language, Teaching or LOTE, and complete six subjects, including two core subjects. Two further subjects are offered to comply with Department of Education regulations for qualified AUSLAN teachers - Language and Cultural Studies A and B.

Subject details

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus.

Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.

Apply direct to the University (contact details below) by 31 October.

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2011): $14,310 (per 120 credit points)
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree or equivalent. Applicants who can demonstrate native-like fluency in AUSLAN or practical experience in the Deaf community are considered for Special Entry.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)

Additional information

Part-time students complete one subject per semester, attending a one hour lecture or seminar per week and 2 or 3 hours of tutorial classes.

Professional recognition

The course is recognised by the Department of Education and Training.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/nids

Contact information

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