Languages

Foreign language text books are available from the Monash University Book Shop (phone 9905 3111).

Auslan - Sign Language

Beginners - Covers the basics of Auslan, the recognized language of the Australian deaf community. Ideal for those wishing to communicate with other signers socially and for service providers such as medical, police, emergency and welfare workers. Covers numbers, the alphabet and approximately 150 everyday signs. Req: Pad and pen. Participants are encouraged to purchase AUSLAN Dictionary (available from the Monash University Bookshop). (16 hours)
101AUSL1A: Tuesdays, 6 pm-8 pm 8 sessions from 2 February
101AUSL1B: Tuesdays, 6 pm-8 pm 8 sessions from 13 April
Culture Card $208, Concession $214, Other $225

Intermediate - Suitable for those who have completed the Auslan beginners course or have equivalent knowledge & skills. Req: Pad and pen. Participants are encouraged to purchase AUSLAN Dictionary (available from the Monash University Bookshop). (16 hours)
101AUSL2: Tuesdays, 6-8pm 8 sessions from 15 June
Culture Card $208, Concession $214, Other $225

Beginners Italian I

Focusing mainly on speaking and listening skills this course covers vocabulary for common situations to enable participants to express themselves. Includes: asking for directions, explaining how you feel, giving personal information, travel, restaurants, shopping, describing daily activities and much more. Gain insight into a new culture to assist with travelling in Italy. Book: Uno Student Book
101ITAL1: Thursdays, 6-8.30pm 8 sessions from 11 March
Culture Card $259, Concession $266, Other $280

Beginners Italian II

Develop your listening and speaking skills further in this continuation of the level 1 class. Areas of everyday life are explored and expanded upon. Become confident to visit Italy and speak Italian to the Italians. Book: Uno Student Book
101ITAL2: Tuesdays 6-8:30pm, 8 sessions from 9 March
Culture Card $253, Concession $259, Other $273

Beginners Chinese (Mandarin) I

Provides an introduction to the sounds of Standard Chinese. Emphasis is on speaking and listening skills relating to practical situations such as greetings, introductions and talking about your self. Pinyin romanisation will be used, however a small number of characters will be taught. Book: Intensive Spoken Chinese: New Approaches to Learning Chinese
101MAND1: Mondays, 6:30pm-8.30pm 10 sessions from 1 March
(No class 8/3, 5/4, 26/4)
Culture Card $259, Concession $266, Other $280

Beginners Chinese (Mandarin) II

New topics include occupations, family, time, money and shopping. Pinyin romanisation will be used, however a small number of important characters will also be taught. Book: Intensive Spoken Chinese: New Approaches to Learning.
101MAND2: Tuesdays, 6.30-8.30pm 10 sessions from 2 March
(No class 9/3, 6/4, 27/4)
Culture Card $259, Concession $266, Other $280

Beginners French I

For complete beginners this course introduces speaking and listening skills in practical situations e.g. meeting people, accepting invitations, talking about your self, likes and dislikes. Reading and writing skills are introduced. Book: French Experience & Exercise book.
101FREN1A: Thursdays, 6-9pm 6 sessions from 4 February
101FREN1B: Thursdays, 6-9pm 6 sessions from 15 April
Culture Card $259, Concession $266, Other $280

Beginners Spanish I

Emphasis is on speaking and listening skills with limited reading and writing. Introduces travel survival skills and topics such as introducing yourself and meeting people. Book: Intercambios: Spanish for Global Communication.

101SPAN1A: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm 6 sessions from 27 January
101SPAN1B: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm 6 sessions from 11 May
Culture Card $259, Concession $266, Other $280

Beginners Spanish II

Build on the skills developed in the level 1 course to incorporate vocabulary suitable to a variety of everyday situations. Book: Intercambios: Spanish for Global Communication.
101SPAN2A: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm 6 sessions from 16 March
Culture Card $259, Concession $266, Other $280

Beginners Japanese I

Designed for absolute beginners and incorporates the text book Japanese for Busy People with an emphasis on spoken Japanese and basic writing using hiragana. We also now offer a daytime intensive course.
092JAPA1B: Mon,Tue, Thur, Fri, 10.30am-3.30pm 4 sessions, 23-27 November
Culture Card $253, Concession $259, Other $273
101JAPA1A: Thursdays, 6-9 pm 6 sessions from 4 February
101JAPA1B: Wednesdays, 6-9pm 6 sessions from 17 Match
(No class 7/4)
Culture Card $259, Concession $266, Other $280

Beginners Japanese II

Continuation of Japanese 1. Suitable for those who have completed approximately 20 hours of instruction or equivalent. Book: Japanese for Busy People.

101JAPA2A: Wednesdays, 6-9pm 6 sessions from 5 May
Culture Card $259, Concession $266, Other $280

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