FEATURES OF PROGRAM

SCOTCH COLLEGE MELBOURNELanguage & Culture Centre

1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn 3122Telephone 9810 4407Facsimile 9810 4437email commedu@scotch.vic.edu.au

• excellent teachers; fully qualified, experienced and friendly

• teaching methods which are fun, practical and responsive to the needs of the participants

• focus also on cultural aspects of the language

• small classes at all levels

• optional certification based on attendance and/or level, as required by the student

• use of the state-of-the-art Language & Culture Centre, which offers a range of features including:

- fully equipped custom-built language classrooms

- a 31-station multimedia computer laboratory

- a demonstration kitchen, where classes can enjoy food as an important part of the cultural experience

- competitive fees

- free parking and security parking

SEMESTER 2July - DEcEMbER 2013

SCOTCH COLLEGE MELBOURNELanguage & Culture Centre

Community EduCationProgram

• excellent teachers; fully qualified, experienced and friendly

• teaching methods which are fun, practical and responsive to the needs of the participants

• focus also on cultural aspects of the language

• small classes at all levels

• optional certification based on attendance and/or level, as required by the student

• use of the state-of-the-art Language & Culture Centre, which offers a range of features including:

- fully equipped custom-built language classrooms

- a 31-station multimedia computer laboratory

- a demonstration kitchen, where classes can enjoy food as an important part of the cultural experience

- competitive fees

- free parking and security parking

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tablEof ContEnts

Top Chefs cooking classespage 3

packages for the business sectorpage 4

classes for adults & senior studentspages 5-11

how to enrolpages 7-10

vce conversation classespages 12-13

year 11 conversation classes pages 14-15

textbook informationpage 15

Chinese (Mandarin) 5French 5-6German 6Indonesian 6Italian 11Japanese 11Spanish 11

features of the programpage 16

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toP ChEfsCooking ClassEs

Some of Melbourne’s TOP CHEFS will demonstrate their skills in our modern, professionally equipped

demonstration kitchen.Recipes and sample tastings

of the demonstrated dishes are provided, together with a

complimentary glass of wine. Bookings are essential.

Please refer to enclosed leaflet for details.

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Cooking with Ian Curley

Cooking with Guy Grossi

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languagE ClassEsfor adults & studEnts

These are 2hr classes from 7.00 – 9.00pm on the designated evening over a 16 week semester*. There will be a mid-semester break from 20 September - 4 October.No classes are held during school holidays or on public holidays. *Please refer to our Enrolment Information & Conditions p 7 - Class Viability.

TEACHING FOCUS► Is to develop practical communication skills. Grammatical concepts are introduced where appropriate to the topic. Exploration of aspects of the culture of each language is an integral part of our course study. Teachers are responsive to the students’ particular needs and purpose for studying the language.

ASSESSMENT► Certificates are issued based on attendance and/or level reached. These are optional and as requested by the student.

COST► Adults $480 ($15.00 per hour)Students (Tertiary) $450 ($14.06 per hour)Students (Secondary) $450 ($14.06 per hour)*Please refer to our Enrolment Information & Conditions p 7-8 - Class Viability.

LANGUAGE LEVELS►Beginner 1 = 1st sem Beginner 2 = 2nd semBeginner 3 = 3rd sem Beginner 4 = 4th semIntermediate 1 = 5th sem Intermediate 2 = 6th semIntermediate 3 = 7th sem Intermediate 4 = 8th semAdvanced 1, 2, etc = 9th, 10th, etc semester

New students uncertain about the appropriate level are encouraged to discuss this with Elaine Tarran, Director of the Language Centre, on 9810 4409.

LANGUAGE PACKAGES FOR THE BUSINESS SECTOR► Tuition packages specially designed for business purposes are available. These are flexible in their focus and can be tailored to suit particular requirements. Please contact Elaine Tarran, Director of the Centre, to discuss your needs on 9810 4409.

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Classinformation

CHINESE (MANDARIN)

Beginner 1 (Code CB1)Commences Monday 29 JulyText Ni Hao 1 (China Soft) Text & Workbook

Beginner 1/Refresher (Code FB1)Commences Wednesday 31 JulyText The French Experience (BBC) Beg

Beginner 4 (Code FB4)Commences Monday 29 JulyText The French Experience (BBC) Beg

Advanced 2 (Code FA2)Commences Monday 29 JulyText The French Experience (BBC) Int

Advanced 12 (Code FA12)Commences Wednesday 31 JulyText The French Experience (BBC Int)

FRENCH

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FRENCH cont’d

Advanced Conversation Level 1 (Code FAC1)

Commences Thursday 1 AugustText Materials supplied in class

Advanced Conversation Level 2 (Code FAC2)

Commences Monday 29 JulyText Materials supplied in class

Beginner 1 (Code GB1)Commences Thursday 1 AugustText Deutsch Plus (BBC)

Text & Workbook

Intermediate 2 (Code GI2)Commences Thursday 1 AugustText Deutsch Plus (BBC)

Text & Workbook

GERMAN

INDONESIAN

Classinformation

Beginner 1 (Code INB1)Commences Thursday 1 AugustText tba

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EnrolmEnt information& Conditions

TO ENROL► Please complete form/s on pages 8/9 and return as soon as possible. Early enrolment is advisable to avoid disappointment.

CLASS VIABILITY► Minimum class size is 8 and maximum is 16. For classes with fewer than 8 students the fee remains the same but the number of weeks is reduced as follows:

7 students - 15 weeks 5 students - 13 weeks6 students - 14 weeks 4 students - 12 weeks*

* At the discretion of the Director of the Centre.

Smaller classes facilitate greater opportunities for one-to-one interaction with the teacher and faster progress through the course.

CONFIRMATION► All enrolments are successful upon receipt of enrolment form and payment. Students will be notified by mail or telephone when classes are confirmed shortly before the commencement date. If no notification has been received, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the Centre for confirmation of class.

CANCELLATION & DEFERRAL► Courses with low enrolments may be cancelled or deferred. Prospective students will be advised of this either by mail or telephone.

REFUNDS► Applications for refunds will only be given if received in writing, at least five full business days prior to date of course commencement. A $30.00 administration fee will apply. After course commencement, refunds will not be approved under any circumstances. Scotch College cannot accept responsibility for changes in personal circumstances.

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TRANSFERS► Will only be considered within the first week of course commencement after discussion with the Director of the Centre.

ASSESSMENT► Certificates are issued based on attendance and/or level reached. These are optional and as requested by the student.

CAR PARKING► Available to all students in Morrison Street and in designated parking areas.

CONCESSIONS► Concessions are granted to tertiary students where a full time student card is produced, at the time of enrolment.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS► There are no classes on public holidays or during school holidays. If in doubt, please contact 9810 4407.

HOW TO ENROL► Please note; no student is enrolled until payment has been processed.

By Mail to: Scotch College Language & Culture CentreCommunity Education ProgramMorrison Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122

By Phone with Credit Card: (03) 9810 4407Please have your credit card details ready.

By Fax: (03) 9810 4437

By email: commedu@scotch.vic.edu.au

In Person: Monday - Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pmPlease bring completed form with payment to;Language & Culture CentreMorrison Street, Hawthorn.

EnrolmEnt information& Conditions

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EnrolmEnt form

Adult .......................................................................

School Student* ......................................................

(*school attending) ........................................................

Language.................................................................

Code .............................. Fee $ ..............................

Account Details

Surname Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr ..............................................

Given name ............................................................

Address ..................................................................

.................................................... P/code ...............

Tel (H) ............................ Tel (W) ...........................

Mobile .....................................................................

email .......................................................................

Method of payment (please tick)

Visa Mastercard

Cash Cheque

Card no ...................................................................

Signature ...................................Expiry date ...........

Office use only

Date base entry Salary deduction

Authorisation no

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EnrolmEntform

Adult .......................................................................

School Student* ......................................................

(*school attending) ........................................................

Language ................................................................

Code ............................. Fee $ ..............................

Account Details

Surname Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr ..............................................

Given name ............................................................

Address ..................................................................

.................................................... P/code ...............

Tel (H) ............................ Tel (W) ...........................

Mobile .....................................................................

email .......................................................................

Method of payment (please tick)

Visa Mastercard

Cash Cheque

Card no ...................................................................

Signature ...................................Expiry date ...........

Office use only

Date base entry Salary deduction

Authorisation no

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Classinformation

ITALIAN

Beginner 1 (Code IB1)Commences Wednesday 31 July Text Espresso 1 (Alma) Text & Workbook

Beginner 2 (Code IB2)Commences Wednesday 31 JulyText Espresso 1 (Alma) Text & Workbook

Intermediate 1 (Code II1)Commences Monday 29 JulyText Espresso 1 (Alma) Text & Workbook

Advanced 11 (Code IA11)Commences Thursday 1 AugustText Espresso 2 (Alma) Text & Workbook

Beginner 1 (Code JB1)Commences Thursday 1 AugustText tba

Beginner 1 (Code SB1)Commences Wednesay 31 JulyText tba

JAPANESE

SPANISH

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Classinformation

These are 2hr classes for students doing Units 3 & 4 LOTE from 4.30 – 6.30pm on the designated afternoon for 4 weeks.

VCE CONVERSATION CLASSES

TEACHING FOCUS► To provide VCE students with the opportunity to gain confidence through practice and invidual help in small groups and to improve their performance potential for the forthcoming oral exam. Coursework covers the two components of the VCE Language Oral Exam; general conversation and the detail study. All teachers are experienced VCE Oral Exam Assessors.

COST► 4 x 2hr classes $180(incl GST, materials supplied in class)

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VCE cont’d

Classinformation

VCE Chinese SL (Code VCEC)Commences Monday 19 August Time 4.30 – 6.30pm

VCE French (Code VCEF)Commences Monday 19 August Time 4.30 – 6.30pm

VCE German (Code VCEG)Commences Monday 19 August Time 4.30 – 6.30pm

VCE Indonesian SL (Code VCEIN)Commences Monday 19 August Time 4.30 – 6.30pm

VCE Italian (Code VCEIT)Commences Monday 19 August Time 4.30 – 6.30pm

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Classinformation

YEAR 11 CONVERSATION CLASSES

Ideal for students about to go on exchange and/ or those keen to improve their oral skills. These are 1hr classes from 4.30 - 5.30pm on the designated afternoon for 10 weeks. There will be a mid-semester break from 20 September - 4 October.No classes are held during school holidays or on public holidays.

TEACHING FOCUS► Will be on maintaining and increasing oral confidence and fluency using pair, small group and whole class activities with a native speaker teacher of the language. Attention will be given to pronunciation and intonation, appropriate register of the language and expression. Vocabulary and grammar will also be revised where appropriate.

COST► 10 x 1hr classes $180 (incl GST, materials supplied in class)

Yr11 Chinese SL (Code Y11C)Commences Tuesday 13 August Time 4.30 – 5.30pm

Yr11 French (Code Y11F)Commences Tuesday 13 AugustTime 4.30 – 5.30pm

Yr11 German (Code Y11G)Commences Tuesday 13 AugustTime 4.30 – 5.30pm

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Yr11 Indonesian SL (Code Y11IN)Commences Tuesday 13 August Time 4.30 – 5.30pm

Yr11 Italian (Code Y11IT)Commences Tuesday 13 August Time 4.30 – 5.30pm

Students are requested to purchase these only after receiving confirmation of commencement of their class. We recommend the following suppliers:

Language International13-15 Station StreetKew East 3102 Tel: 9857 0030

Foreign Language Bookshop259 Collins StreetMelbourne 3000 Tel: 9654 2883

tExtbookinformation

YEAR 11 cont’d

TEXTBOOKS