Languages

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

Auslan – Sign Language

Auslan – Sign Language – Beginners

(16 hours) 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.

Requirements: Pad and pen. Participants are encouraged to purchase AUSLAN Dictionary (available from the Monash University Bookshop).

MSA CARD $217 CONCESSION $223 OTHER $235

131AUSL1A Mon 6-8pm, 8 sessions from 20 May - 15 July

No class on 10 June

132AUSL1A Mon 6-8pm 8 sessions from 5 August – 23 September

Auslan – Sign Language – Intermediate

(16 hours) Suitable for those who have completed the Auslan beginners’ course or have equivalent knowledge and skills.

Requirements: Participants are encouraged to purchase AUSLAN Dictionary (available from the Monash University Bookshop).

MSA CARD $217 CONCESSION $223 OTHER $235

132AUSL2A Mon 6-8pm 8 sessions from 30 September – 25 November

No class on 4 November, Melbourne Cup long weekend

Auslan Advanced Levels 3 and 4 available upon request of 6 or more students.

ESL (English as a Second Language)

(20 hours) The Short Courses Centre is excited to introduce this new course into the 2013 brochure. Suitable for anyone wanting help with pronunciation and grammar while learning English as their second language. All materials provided in class. More advanced levels can be arranged for groups of 5 or more people.

Requirements: Pad and pen.

MSA CARD $278 CONCESSION $285 OTHER $300

132ESLA Wednesdays 6-9pm 6 sessions from 7 August – 11 September

132ESLB Wednesdays 6-9pm 6 sessions from 18 September – 23 October

Individual training for ESL

If you wish to work on your pronunciation, spoken and written grammar, and communication skills in English then this is an opportunity to work on your own with the tutor for one hour or a series of sessions.

Christopher Snow BA, ATCL, CERT TESOL, CERT IV TAA.

1 HOUR SESSION Student $80 Other $120

ESL Advanced Levels available upon request of 6 or more students.

Beginners French I

(20 hours) For complete beginners this course introduces speaking and listening skills in practical situations e.g. meeting people, accepting invitations, talking about yourself, likes and dislikes. Reading and writing skills are introduced.

MSA CARD $278 CONCESSION $285 OTHER $300

132FREN1A Mon 6-9pm 6 sessions from 5 August – 9 September

Beginners French II

(20 hours) A follow on from the level I includes speaking and listening skills in practical situations e.g. meeting people, accepting invitations, talking about yourself, likes and dislikes. Reading and writing skills are introduced.

Student book to be advised.

MSA CARD $278 CONCESSION $285 OTHER $300

132FREN2A Mon 6-9pm 6 sessions from 16 September – 21 October

Beginners Italian I

(20 hours) 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.

Student book to be advised.

MSA CARD $278 CONCESSION $285 OTHER $300

132ITAL1A Thu 6-8:30pm 8 sessions from 8 August – 26 September

Beginners Italian II

(20 hours) Develop your speaking and listening 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.

Student book to be advised.

MSA CARD $278 CONCESSION $285 OTHER $300

131ITAL2: Thursdays 6-8:30pm, 8 sessions from 23 May – 11 July

132ITAL2A Thu 6-8:30pm 8 sessions from 3 October – 21 November

Beginners Chinese (Mandarin) I

(20 hours) 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 yourself. Pinyin Romanisation will be used, however a small number of characters will be taught.

MSA CARD $278 CONCESSION $285 OTHER $300

132MAND1A Tue 6-8:30pm 8 sessions from 6 August – 24 September

Beginners Chinese (Mandarin) 2

(20 hours) 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.

MSA CARD $278 CONCESSION $285 OTHER $300

131MAND2: Tuesdays 6-8:30pm, 8 sessions from 21 May – 9 July

132MAND2A Tue 6-8:30pm 8 sessions from 1 October – 26 November

No class on 5 November - Melbourne cup long weekend

Beginners Spanish I

(20 hours) 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.

Student book to be advised.

MSA CARD $278 CONCESSION $285 OTHER $300

132SPAN1A Wed 6-8:30pm 8 sessions from 7 August – 25 September

Beginners Spanish II

(20 hours) For those who have completed Beginners Spanish I or equivalent.

Student book to be advised.

MSA CARD $278 CONCESSION $285 OTHER $300

131SPAN2: Wednesdays 6-8:30pm, 8 sessions from 15 May – 3 July

132SPAN2A Wed 6-8:30-pm 8 sessions from 2 October – 20 November

Beginners Japanese I

(18 hours) Designed for absolute beginners and incorporates the text book Japanese for Busy People with an emphasis on spoken Japanese and basic writing using hiragana.

MSA CARD $278 CONCESSION $285 OTHER $300

132JAPA1A Thu 6-9pm 6 sessions from 8 August – 12 September

Beginners Japanese II

(18 hours) Continuation of level 1. Suitable for those who have completed 20 hours of instruction or equivalent. Book Japanese for Busy People.

MSA CARD $278 CONCESSION $285 OTHER $300

132JAPA2A Thu 6-9pm 6 sessions from 19 September – 24 October

TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)

· An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL

· Practical Ideas for the Adult ESL/EFL Classroom

· Teaching ESL/EFL Vocabulary

· Teaching ESL/EFL Grammar

· Teaching ESL/EFL Reading

Would you like to increase your effectiveness as an English language teacher? Would you like to go beyond the well-known methods that often leave teachers frustrated with their one-size-fits-all approach? These courses will take you on a fascinating exploration of what it means to be a teacher, how to understand who your students are and the needs they have, and how to choose the most appropriate materials and activities for your classroom.

Course content is approved by the TESOL Professional Development Committee so students who successfully complete this course receive a TESOL Certificate of Completion.

More information can be found at www.ed2go.com/r-monash

Online courses, Price: $180

Online courses at Monash Short Courses Centre are highly interactive and done entirely on the internet. All of the courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally know authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient and geared just for you. Please visit www.ed2go.com/r-monash to apply or please contact the office for more information.

An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL

Beginning Conversational French

Conversational Japanese

Easy English 1

Easy English 2

Enhancing Language Development in Childhood

Instant Italian

Practical Ideas for the Adult ESL/EFL Classroom

Spanish for Law Enforcement

Spanish for Medical Professionals

Spanish in the Classroom

Speed Spanish

Speed Spanish II

Speed Spanish III

Teaching ESL/EFL Grammar

Teaching ESL/EFL Reading

Teaching ESL/EFL Vocabulary

Writing for ESL

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