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59343 Experiencing Australian Language and Culture

6cp; availability: non-English-speaking background international, exchange or study abroad students who meet the requisite IELTS score

There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

This subject is for students whose academic English falls below the IELTS requirements for the other Australian language and culture subjects. It involves face-to-face teaching in a three-week block. The subject introduces students to the academic English requirements in an Australian university context. It focuses on Australian society, culture and history using a variety of media. Students develop cultural understanding, skills, knowledge and the confidence required to use English in academic and non-academic settings. Students are also given opportunities to meet local UTS students and audit approved subjects.


Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2011 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $680
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2011 should consult the student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.

2011 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2348

Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at access conditions and My Student Admin.