International Languages and CulturesSubject regulations

International Languages and Cultures provide students with both cultural knowledge and communication skills in Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean or Spanish. A Major in this field will combine papers in intercultural communication, language and culture. Students are given the option of developing language skills in one or more languages whilst learning about international cultures across the globe.

International Languages and Cultures is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Global Studies (BGS). International Languages and Cultures may also be taken as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled. For students seeking to add a second language alongside their Major language specialisation, Minors in Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean or Spanish are also available.

To complete International Languages and Cultures as a single major for the BA or BGS, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for International Languages and Cultures, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must include INTLC102 and 15 points from the 100 level papers listed, INTLC221 or INTLC222 and 30 points from the 200 level papers listed, INTLC304, 15 points from INTLC301, CHINE331, FRNCH331, JAPAN331, KOREA331, SPNSH331 or INTLC380 and 30 points from the 300 level papers listed.

Within the major in International Languages and Cultures, there are four language specialisations:

Chinese French Japanese Korean Spanish

To complete a major in International Languages and Cultures, with a specialisation in either Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean or Spanish students must gain at least 60 points from one of the specialisation lists below:

Chinese: CHINE131, CHINE231, CHINE232, CHINE331, CHINE332, INTLC301 or INTLC303.

French: FRNCH131, FRNCH231, FRNCH232, FRNCH331, FRNCH332, INTLC301 or INTLC317.

Japanese: JAPAN131, JAPAN231, JAPAN232, JAPAN331, JAPAN332, INTLC301 or INTLC303.

Korean: KOREA131, KOREA231, KOREA232, KOREA331, KOREA332, INTLC301 or INTLC303.

Spanish: SPNSH131, SPNSH231, SPNSH232, SPNSH331, SPNSH332, INTLC301 or INTLC312.

To complete International Languages and Cultures as part of a double major for the BA, BGS, or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for International Languages and Cultures, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must include INTLC102 and 15 points from the 100 level papers listed, INTLC221 or INTLC222 and 30 points from the 200 level papers listed, INTLC304, 15 points from INTLC301, CHINE331, FRNCH331, JAPAN331, KOREA331, SPNSH331 or INTLC380 and 15 points from the 300 level papers listed.

To complete a minor in International Languages and Cultures, students must complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for International Languages and Cultures, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete INTLC101 or INTLC102, INTLC304 and 30 points from CHINE or FRNCH or JAPAN or KOREA or SPNSH coded papers.

Note: Students with prior knowledge of the language they wish to specialise in must follow recommendations for entry points in the relevant subject or consult the relevant Programme Convenor before enrolling in language acquisition papers.

Note:

Students are encouraged to contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office for programme advice.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included International Languages and Culture at an advanced level in their first degree.
For further details, contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office.

International Languages and Cultures papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
CHINE131Chinese for Beginners This paper introduces you to the Chinese writing system, pinyin, and tones. You will also learn the basics of greetings and self-introductions in...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart)
FRNCH131French for Beginners Learn the basics of written and spoken French including greetings, family, city life and daily routines. No previous knowledge of French is needed.	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart)
INTLC101International Languages and Cultures This paper introduces students to major world cultures and their languages in a comparative context. Students will gain a critical understanding of...	15	25B (Online) & 25G (Online)
INTLC102Communicating Across Global Cultures This paper introduces core elements of communication across major world cultures, and enables you to acquire basic language skills for everyday...	15	25A (Hamilton)
JAPAN131Japanese for Beginners This paper assumes no previous knowledge of Japanese. It takes an integrated approach to the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart)
KOREA131Korean Language for Beginners 1 This language acquisition paper is designed for absolute beginners. Students will acquire basic written and spoken communication skills in Korean.	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart)
SPNSH131Spanish for Beginners Learn the basics of written and spoken Spanish including greetings, family, city life and daily routines. No previous knowledge of Spanish is needed.	15	25B (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
CHINE231Intermediate Chinese 1 This paper will extend students' communication skills in Chinese across a range of everyday situations, including celebrations, seeking medical...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart)
CHINE232Intermediate Chinese 2 This paper will enable you to improve your Chinese communication skills across a range of everyday situations by expanding your understanding of more...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart)
FRNCH231Intermediate French 1 Take your written and spoken French to the next level. This paper focuses on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing the French...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart)
FRNCH232Intermediate French 2 This paper is the continuation of FRNCH231.	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart)
INTLC200Business Culture in Latin America This paper analyses cultural traits from Latin America and examines how these attributes may impact on business and tourism industries.	15	25A (Hamilton)
INTLC221Understanding East Asia This paper offers a critical examination of historical traditions and contemporary life in East Asia within a global context. This paper is taught in...	15	25B (Hamilton)
INTLC222Food Practices & Cultural Journeys Cooking and food is linked intrinsically to history: migration, immigration and colonisation and have all played a part in shaping national and...	15	25A (Online)
JAPAN231Basic Japanese 1 This language acquisition paper is designed as a continuation from JAPAN131, a paper designed for absolute beginners. Students will acquire further...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart)
JAPAN232Basic Japanese 2 This language acquisition paper follows JAPAN231, a paper designed for learners with a rudimentary knowledge of Japanese. Students will acquire...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart)
KOREA231Korean Language 2 This language acquisition paper is designed as a continuation from KOREA131. Students will acquire further basic written and spoken communication...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart)
KOREA232Intermediate Korean Language 1 The purpose of this paper is to help students build linguistic skills in Korean at a lower intermediate level and acquire cultural perspectives...	15	25B (Hamilton)
KOREA233Korean Culture and Society Through Film and Drama This paper explores Korean society and culture through films and dramas, analysing themes such as identity, social change, and historical contexts...	15	25A (Hamilton)
LINGS203Language, Society and Culture In this paper, we explore cultural diversity through language. We develop understandings of the way that language both reflects, and is used to...	15	25A (Hamilton)
SPNSH231Intermediate Spanish 1 Extend your previous knowledge of Spanish to express past and future situations. Topics will include shopping, local places of interest, and...	15	25A (Hamilton)
SPNSH232Intermediate Spanish 2 Students will extend their language skills, and cover toipcs such as travelling, eating out and wellbeing.	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
CHINE306Reading and Translation Skills: Chinese This paper is designed primarily for native speakers of Chinese. It is taught bilingually and aims to improve students' bilingual reading skills and...	15	25A (Hamilton)
CHINE331Advanced Chinese 1 This paper focuses on advanced Chinese language learning and is a continuation of Intermediate Chinese 2.	15	25A (Hamilton)
CHINE332Advanced Chinese 2 This paper focuses on advanced Chinese language learning and is a continuation of Advanced Chinese 1.	15	25B (Hamilton)
FRNCH331Advanced French 1 Use your French in practical contexts. This paper covers work, CV-writing, presentations, travel, accommodation and everyday life in France.	15	25A (Hamilton)
FRNCH332Advanced French 2 Extend your written and spoken French skills through creative writing and discussion of current affairs in France.	15	25B (Hamilton)
INTLC301Research Methods in International Languages and Cultures After workshops covering intercultural contexts in research, bibliography, literature reviews, ethics, data collection and editing, students will...	15	No occurrences
INTLC303Visual Cultures of East Asia This paper critically examines key forms of East Asian visual culture, with a focus on film and art, and within a comparative context.	15	25B (Hamilton)
INTLC304Cultural Identities in the Age of Globalisation This paper explores the formation of cultural identities and the challenges they face in the age of globalisation through case studies from European...	15	25A (Online)
INTLC312Visual Cultures of Latin America This paper offers both a historical and contemporary approach to regional and national identity construction in Latin America. Through a selection of...	15	25B (Hamilton)
INTLC317French Culture from Versailles to the Revolution A study of France's literary, social, and historical movements from the Golden Age of Versailles through to the Enlightenment and the Revolution it...	15	25B (Hamilton)
INTLC380Study Abroad 1 This paper will enable students to undertake appropriate individual study abroad programmes as part of their undergraduate degree. Each study...	15	25G (Block) & 25I (Block) & 25X (Block)
JAPAN331Japanese for Communication 1 This paper focuses on advanced Japanese language learning and is a continuation of JAPAN232.	15	25A (Hamilton)
JAPAN332Japanese for Communication 2 This paper is the continuation of JAPAN331.	15	25B (Hamilton)
KOREA331Intermediate Korean Language 2 The purpose of this paper is to help students build linguistic skills in Korean at an upper intermediate level for everyday communication with native...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online)
KOREA332Advanced Korean Language 1 The purpose of this paper is to help students build advanced linguistic skills in Korean for everyday communication with native Korean speakers.	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online)
SPNSH331Advanced Spanish 1 This paper is designed to enhance proficiency in Spanish at an advanced level. It will focus on contemporary cultural issues, and historical themes...	15	25A (Hamilton)
SPNSH332Advanced Spanish 2 This paper focuses on advanced Spanish language learning and is a continuation of Advanced Spanish 1.	15	25B (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
INTLC503Advanced Studies in the Visual Cultures of East Asia This advanced paper provides a critical examination of key aspects of East Asian visual culture, with a focus on film and art. Students will develop...	30	25B (Hamilton)

2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 1 Apr 2025 01:00am

International Languages and CulturesSubject regulations

Other qualifications

GradCert(IntLang&Culture) and GradDip(IntLang&Culture)

International Languages and Cultures papers