Why learn a language?

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2. Bachelor of Arts (Languages and Intercultural Communication)Associate Degree in Languages and Culture Studies

3. Why learn a language? Not everyone speaks English • 95% of the world’s population do not speak English as a first language. • 75% of the world’s population do not speak English at all. • The number of speakers of English as a first language is in decline.

4. As more and more people learn English, knowing only English is less and less useful. Of all of the world’s speakers of English, 80% speak it as an additional language – that is they are bilingual or multilingual. Native speakers of English (20% of all English speakers) are often monolingual. By 2050 it is estimated that approximately 40% of the world’s people will speak English, of these less than 4-5% will be native speakers, fewer still will speak only English. Why learn a language?

5. Why learn a language? “Monolingual speakers of any variety of English … will experience increasing difficulty in employment and political life, and are likely to become bewildered by many aspects of society and culture around them." (Graddol, 2004)

6. Monolingualism will not serve [the next generation of English speakers] well. It implies inflexibility and the presumption that others should always be prepared to use English; it creates a culture of dependence on the linguistic competence and the goodwill of others. Learning to use another language is about more than the acquisition of a useful skill, it reflects attitudes, conveying respect for the identity and culture of others and tolerance of diversity. (The Nuffield Languages Inquiry, 2002: 30) Why learn a language?

7. Why learn a language? “More than ever, success in the world depends on what you know, not where you live. Technology has leveled the playing field and "flattened" the world. It has showed the value of math, science and other subjects in high demand across the globe. And it has illustrated the importance of foreign languages in communicating and forming partnerships with citizens from other cultures and countries.” Former US Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings

8. Why learn a language? “We want young Australians … with the tools that they need to work in that modern environment, and increasingly that environment will require them to be able to converse with people … in their own language.” Julia Gillard Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Education, March 2008

9. Why learn a language? The limits of my language are the limits of my world. Ludwig Wittgenstein To know only one's own language is to remain a child. Cicero

10. Employment • Typical graduate destinations for languages graduates: • Business Service • Banking/Finance • Wholesale/Retail • Manufacturing & Trade • Public administration • Diplomacy • Education • Journalism • Tourism • International Organisations • Communications

11. Languages • French • Italian • Japanese • English as an additional language • Arabic • Other languages can be taken as cross-institutional enrolments

12. Level of entry • Two language learning streams are offered for Arabic, French, Italian and Japanese: • BEGINNERS – with little or no prior knowledge of the language enrol in 1A and 1B language course sequence. • CONTINUERS – who have studied the language at Stage 2 level of the SACE Certificate or equivalent enrol in the 2A and 2B language course sequence.

13. Ways to study languages at UniSA • As a part of another degree • Major • Submajor/ minor • Elective • As a specialist degree • Bachelor of Arts (Languages and Intercultural Communication) • As an add on to another degree • Associate Degree in Languages and Culture Studies

14. Bachelor of Arts (Languages and Intercultural Communication) • The BA is made up of: • a major in a language (8 courses), • a sub-major or major in Applied Linguistics (6 or 8 courses), with an emphasis of understanding and developing communication across languages and cultures • a professional specialisation (4 courses), a semester abroad or work placement, • elective courses

15. Associate Degree in Languages and Culture Studies • Consists only of the study of one language. • Three year concurrent program with another degree. • Allows a language major to fit into any degree program. • Apply after you have received an offer from UniSA.

16. Why study languages at UniSA? • We combine languages with intercultural learning. • We combine languages with professional learning. • We combine languages with overseas and/or professional placements

17. Contact details • School of Communication, International Studies and Languages • Program Director, Languages and Intercultural CommunicationDr Jonathan Crichton • Email: ugcil@unisa.edu.au • Web: www.unisa.edu.au/cil • Future student enquiries • For queries on programs, entry requirements, avenues of entry into UniSA.101 Currie StreetAdelaide, SA 5001Ph: (08) 8302 2376Ph: 1300 UNINOW (local call cost)Fax: (08) 8302 9150Email: study@unisa.edu.au

18. September Career Information Sessions Experience… Education, Arts & Social Sciences Tuesday 8 September 2009 Magill campus Tours commence at 3 pm Information sessions commence at 5 pm Visit the campus where you’ll study. Register your attendance: www.unisa.edu.au/eas