LING10002 Intercultural Communication
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is LING10002 hard?
LING10002: Easier. #13 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (10 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, First-year subject. Makes it harder: 2 other hurdle tasks.
What you learn
How people communicate across languages and cultures, and what that means for living in a diverse society.
After it you can
- Explain the main ideas in intercultural communication
- Analyse real conversations across cultures
- Join debates on diversity, respect and inclusion
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 100%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2016–2026)
- Many reviewers (especially 2023-2026) found the content dull or common sense and not representative of linguistics; several recommend LING10001 instead.
- Two assignments and no exam, involving collecting real language data. It is easy to pass, but assignment instructions were often called vague.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is LING10002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking LING10002?
- No prerequisites.
- Does LING10002 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
- Is LING10002 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Many reviewers (especially 2023-2026) found the content dull or common sense and not representative of linguistics; several recommend LING10001 instead.
- What do students say about LING10002?
- Many reviewers (especially 2023-2026) found the content dull or common sense and not representative of linguistics; several recommend LING10001 instead. Two assignments and no exam, involving collecting real language data. It is easy to pass, but assignment instructions were often called vague.
- Can I take LING10002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after LING10002?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example LING30001, POLS20034.
- Can I rate LING10002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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