Elective subjects
Undergraduate programs for international students
• Advanced Diploma in Australian Language and Culture
• Australian English Language and Culture Program

The English Language Study Skills Assistance (ELSSA) Centre enhances teaching and learning at UTS through a focus on academic and professional language development, which involves reading, writing, listening, speaking, critical thinking and cultural knowledge.

The Centre does this by:

• collaborating with faculties to integrate the development of students' academic and professional language in their areas of study
• teaching custom-designed programs to meet the specific requirements and changing needs of undergraduate and postgraduate UTS students and staff
• fostering interest in, and knowledge of, language and learning through research, intellectual contributions and staff development, and
• valuing quality, diversity, internationalisation and flexibility as the Centre serves the wider academic and professional communities.

In addition to a wide range of free academic and professional language development services available to UTS students who complete undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in English, the ELSSA Centre also offers the following elective subjects, award courses and programs.

For further details, contact:

Alex Barthel, Director
CB01.18.22
City campus
telephone (02) 9514 2327

or

KG02.5.22
Kuring-gai campus
telephone (02) 9514 5160
email elssa.centre@uts.edu.au

www.elssa.uts.edu.au

Elective subjects

The ELSSA Centre offers five elective subjects aimed specifically at students from language backgrounds other than English. Some of these subjects may be completed during semester or in intensive mode during the February or July vacation periods.

Undergraduate programs for international students

Advanced Diploma in Australian Language and Culture

UTS course code: C20030
Testamur title: Advanced Diploma in Australian Language and Culture
Abbreviation: none
Course fee: $6,000 (local); $9,000 (international)

The Advanced Diploma in Australian Language and Culture (ADALC) has been designed jointly by the ELSSA Centre and the Institute for International Studies for international students – either as a study-abroad year in their current degree (fee-paying), or as part of a university-to-university exchange agreement, or as a stand-alone program.

It can be taken at undergraduate or postgraduate level and allows students to enrol in subjects about Australian society and culture while tailoring a program to their own interests and level of English language competence.

Students audit classes in their area of study as an integral part of the ADALC.

The Advanced Diploma is aimed at two types of students:

• exchange and Study Abroad students who wish to complete the ADALC and return to their country, or
• international students who do not meet the UTS language entry requirements and who need to develop their academic literacy skills to enable them to enrol in undergraduate courses at UTS.

International students who complete the ADALC meet the UTS language entry requirements and, provided they meet academic entry requirements into faculties, are eligible to study at UTS.

Admission requirements

Students must have reached an English language competence level of 5.0 (IELTS) or TOEFL 510 (computer 180). Students with an IELTS of 6.0 or TOEFL of 550 are exempt from Semester 1.

Course duration

The Advanced Diploma is a two-semester program.

Course structure

This program is a 48-credit-point course, comprising six subjects.

Course program

Other information

Contact the ELSSA Centre for more information on this program:

telephone (02) 9514 2327

Australian English Language and Culture Program

UTS course code: C22011
Testamur title: n/a – students receive a Statement of Completion
Abbreviation: n/a
Course fee: $9,000 (international)¹

Footnote:
1. This program is not offered to local students.

The Australian English Language and Culture (AELC) Program is aimed at Study Abroad or exchange students who are not able to enrol in the Advanced Diploma in Australian Language and Culture.

This program enables international students from language backgrounds other than English to develop their English language skills through the study of aspects of contemporary Australian society and culture. Through both class activities and excursions, it introduces students to a range of intercultural issues and provides them with opportunities to interact with native speakers in order to develop the cultural understanding, skills, knowledge and confidence required to use English and participate actively in a variety of settings.

The program focuses particularly on oral skills and includes some participation in mainstream University classes. Students complete a major project using ethnographic research techniques.

Admission requirements

The program is designed for students whose language level is below IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 510 (computer 180).

Course duration

This program is completed over two semesters.

Course structure

This program consists of two full-time subjects, comprising 24 credit points each.

Course program

Other information

Contact the ELSSA Centre for more information on this program:

telephone (02) 9514 2327