Study a language in Summer
Immerse yourself in the rich cultures and languages of France, Japan, or Korea with our summer language courses.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, our engaging and interactive classes are designed to make learning fun and effective. Experience the joys of connecting with new people, understanding different perspectives, and opening doors to exciting opportunities. Don’t let this summer pass by and enrol now!
Which language are you considering?
Chinese
CHIN2750 - Fundamentals in English & Chinese Translation
CHIN2750 is an 8-week-intensive course: 2 hours per day x 2 days per week (Tuesday and Friday). This course introduces students to basic principles, theories and approaches in English to Chinese translation, and learn to apply these in five major writing genres
This course has a maximum quota of 130 students and enrolment will be granted to the first 130 students who enrol via mySI-net. Please note, the maximum quota is for the Summer Semester 2024/2025 offering only.
- Level: This course is for native speakers of Chinese.
- Dates: Classes run 25 November 2024 to 24th January 2025; end of semester exam will be during the end of semester exam period (1 to 8 February 2025)
- Last date to enrol on mySI-net or alter your enrolment is 6 December 2024
- Mode: External (online via Zoom)
- Contact: Dr Chunxuan Shen c.shen1@uq.edu.au
French
FREN1020 - Introductory French 2
FREN1020 Introductory French 2 is for students who have already completed FREN1010 or have an equivalent level of French. Students who pass the summer course will be able to continue on to Intermediate level in FREN2010 in 2025.
Summer Semester French is intensive: 4 hours per day x 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9am–11am; 12pm–2pm) for 3 weeks. Each day of class corresponds to a week of work in the equivalent semester 2 course. You need to have time, and you need to be committed! But previous students have described the intensity and immersion as motivating and stimulating and said that they felt part of a French-speaking mini-community.
- Level: Students who have passed FREN1010, or students who are placed directly into FREN1020 (check eligibility)
- Dates: Classes run 6 to 24 January; end of semester assessment 28 to 31 January
- Last date to enrol on mySI-net or alter your enrolment is 6 January 2025
- Mode: FREN1020 is offered both In-person and External (online via Zoom). If numbers permit, the cohort will split into an in-person group and an online group. If we cannot split the cohort, the course will be taught in dual delivery – your tutors are confident that we can get you talking across the in-person /online modes.
- Contact: Dr Barbara E. Hanna b.hanna@uq.edu.au
Japanese
Summer Semester Japanese is intensive: 4 hours per day x 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) for 4 weeks, followed by assessment in the fifth week. Students also need to allow time for study on the days they do not have class. The courses cover a lot of ground in a short period, but students have reported enjoying working with their cohorts to make rapid gains in Japanese. Many students also use these courses as a springboard to travelling or working in Japan.
JAPN1011 - Foundational Japanese 1
- Level: Beginners only – students who have previously studied Japanese cannot enrol in this course.
- Dates: Classes run 18 November to 13 December 2024; end of semester assessment 16 to 18 December 2024
- Last date to enrol on mySI-net or alter your enrolment is 18 November 2024
- Mode: In-person or External (online)
- Contact: Dr Penny Bailey penny.bailey@uq.edu.au
JAPN1012 - Foundational Japanese 2
- Level: Students who have passed JAPN1011, or students who are placed directly into JAPN1012 (check eligibility)
- Dates: Classes run 6 to 31 January 2025; end of semester assessment 3 to 7 February 2025
- Last date to enrol on mySI-net or alter your enrolment is 6 January 2025
- Mode: In-person or External (online)
- Contact: Dr Lucy Fraser l.fraser2@uq.edu.au
Korean
KORN1010 is a 4-week-intensive course for anyone interested in learning Korean from the beginning, focusing on speaking and listening. Classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (except the 4th week where classes will be on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) and 3 hours each day.
- Level: Beginners only
- Dates: Classes run 18 November to 13 December 2024, end of semester assessment 16 to 20 December 2024
- Last date to enrol on mySI-net or alter your enrolment is 18 November 2024
- Mode: In-person or External (online via Zoom)
- Contact: Dr Isaac Lee isaaclee@uq.edu.au
KORN1011 is a 4-week-intensive course for anyone interested in learning Korean from the beginning, focusing on writing and reading. Classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons (except the 4th week where classes will be on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) and 3 hours each day.
- Level: Beginners only
- Dates: Classes run 18 November to 13 December 2024, end of semester assessment 17 December 2024
- Last date to enrol on mySI-net or alter your enrolment is 18 November 2024
- Mode: In-person or External (online via Zoom)
- Contact: Dr Isaac Lee isaaclee@uq.edu.au
LTCS2023 - Korean Popular Culture: Korean Wave
LTCS2023 is a 3-week-intensive course for anyone interested in Korean popular culture. Classes are on Monday to Friday between 6 to 22 January 2025. Students may enrol in a morning class (10am–12pm) or an afternoon class (1pm–3pm).
- Level: Open to anyone
- Dates: Classes and assessments run 6 to 23 January 2025
- Last date to enrol on mySI-net or alter your enrolment is 6 January 2025
- Mode: External (online via Zoom)
- Contact: Dr Narah Lee narah.lee@uq.edu.au