Units
The individual subjects inside each degree: what’s taught, how it’s assessed, and when it runs.
4,303 units
| Code | Unit | Faculty | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANG1273 | French Language in Context This course is one of two advanced courses taught entirely in French, from a total of eight courses in French offered at RMIT University. In this course you will continue to study different aspects of French language and Francophone culture… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1276 | Japanese Language and Society This is an advanced course that aims to consolidate your Japanese language skills. You will develop your reading, writing, oral and aural comprehension skills in a wide range of personal, vocational and social settings. In this course, you… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1277 | Japanese Language in Context This is an advanced course that continues to further consolidate your Japanese language skills. You will develop your reading, writing, oral and aural comprehension skills in a wide range of personal, vocational and social settings. This co… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1278 | Spanish Language and Society This course is one of two cultural courses taught entirely in Spanish from a total of eight Spanish courses offered at RMIT University. The course will build on your existing knowledge of the Spanish language, social and cultural aspects th… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1279 | Spanish Language in Context This course is one of two cultural courses taught entirely in Spanish from a total of eight Spanish courses offered at RMIT University. The course will build on your existing knowledge of the Spanish language, social and culture aspects thr… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1323 | Introduction to Language This course provides an introduction to the concepts underlying the nature and properties of human language, its uses and applications in social interaction. The course has a particular focus on the way sentences are structured grammaticall… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1325 | Language and Society The course examines ways in which social and interpersonal factors such as gender, class, ethnicity and regional differences influence language variation. Other topics covered include language change over time, language contact, language at… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1328 | Interpreting Practice and Principles This course will provide students opportunity to develop skills and knowledge of key practices such as listening skills, memory retention and oral translation. Students will study and apply relevant contextual and pragmatic knowledge to par… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1329 | Discourse Studies for Translators and Interpreters The course covers the main discourse features of spoken and written texts that create issues for interpretation and translation, using English texts as the basis. Particular attention is paid to cohesive devices and other feature of texts b… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1333 | Theoretical Bases of Translating and Interpreting In this course you will be introduced to fundamental knowledge and theory of Translating and Interpreting and contemporary theoretical frameworks and approaches. You will explore how theory and practical strategies can integrate with practi… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1335 | Language and Culture In-Country The study tour provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the target language and culture in-country. Each year the destination country and theme is decided in advance. The study tour includes interaction with a wide ra… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1374 | Literary Environments In this course you will explore the role of literature in producing and critiquing the entanglements between the human and the non-human on a rapidly changing planet. | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1375 | Literature and Decolonisation This course introduces you to literary representations of colonialism and decolonisation. We will focus on decolonial approaches to literature; this will include extensive engagement with Indigenous and First Nations literary works. | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1435 | Ethics and Professional Issues This course will provide you with an overview of the ethical and professional framework which affects Translating & Interpreting practice, enabling you to take a reflective approach to enhance your professional practice and development. Thi… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1436 | Interpreting Certification Practice 1 In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required for oral transfer, the primary competency of the professional interpreter. You will also develop the ability to apply relevant contextual and pragmatic knowledge required of… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LANG1437 | Translation Certification Practice In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required for written transfer, the primary competency of the Professional Translator. You will learn to apply the relevant contextual knowledge required of a particular assignment, an… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| LAW10010 | Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation This unit introduces students to the study of law by critically examining the historical development and fundamentals of the Australian legal system and statutory interpretation. Through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, stu… | Law | 1 |
| LAW10014 | Torts 1 This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, analysing a range of non-contractual civil wrongs. Its principal focus is on… | Law | 1 |
| LAW10015 | Criminal Law and Procedure This unit introduces students to criminal law and procedure. It commences with a discussion of the key principles of criminal law and then examines a variety of substantive offences including homicide and defences, non-fatal offences agains… | Law | 1 |
| LAW10016 | Professional Experience in Law 1 This unit involves students undertaking practical law-related experience in a professional environment. It aims to provide familiarity with the nature and variety of legal practice and the range of employment options available to graduates… | Law | 1 |
| LAW10021 | Introduction to Law This unit introduces students to the study of law. It examines the Australian legal system, the doctrine of precedent, the interpretation of legislation, legal research methods and writing skills. Students completing this unit will also gai… | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | 1 |
| LAW10022 | Law and Social Science This unit provides students with basic and foundational knowledge regarding law and the social sciences as well as an understanding of the challenges and opportunities relating to the confluence of the two disciplines, including across area… | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | 1 |
| LAW10024 | Criminal Law and Process The aim of this unit is to enable students, through the study of cases, statutes and other material, to understand Victorian criminal law and procedure. The unit introduces students to the key principles of criminal law, including the conte… | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | 1 |
| LAW10025 | Torts 2 This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, Australian tort law and in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) as it relates t… | Law | 1 |
| LAW10026 | Legal Writing This unit aims to build students' skills in legal writing. Students are introduced to the principles of plain English writing. They are given guidance on how to effectively plan, write and edit persuasive or informative legal documents, bot… | Law | 1 |
| LAW10027 | Space Policy, Law and the New Space Economy This interdisciplinary unit examines Australia's emerging space sector through legal, policy and commercial frameworks. It is grounded in exploration of Australian space companies and innovations. Students develop practical working knowledg… | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | 1 |
| LAW10028 | Contract Law 1 This unit aims to enable students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the general principles of Australian contract law. It includes the elements for the forma… | Law | 1 |
| LAW10029 | Contract Law 2 The unit builds on the foundational skills and knowledge obtained in Contract Law 1. This unit provides students with a continuing study on the topics affecting contractual enforceability under common law and statute, which includes duress,… | Law | 1 |
| LAW1111 | Foundations of law The unit examines the foundation and structure of the institutions and processes of the Australian legal system, including legal practice as a distinctive element within the Australian legal process. It introduces the sources of authoritati… | Law | 1 |
| LAW1112 | Public law and statutory interpretation The unit will introduce the basic principles of public law, government and statutory interpretation in Australian law. The unit will investigate the range of legal devices whereby Australia is governed, and will introduce key ideas pertaini… | Law | 1 |