ATS1338 Cracking the language code: English and beyond (Monash University): rated 4.5/5 overall across 11 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
ATS1338 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Arts in Arts and Social Sciences. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 破解语言密码：英语及其他
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
ATS1338 has 11 scored reviews: overall 4.5/5 · usefulness 4.6 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 5 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.6 stars); 6 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.5/5).
On Reddit: "Linguistics is my major. ATS1339 - the second gateway unit in the discipline (read: compulsory) was honestly a steaming pile of shit in terms of marking and content. I went to university specifically to study linguistics as I did very well in English Language VCE, and that unit …"
On Reddit: "Academic writing is very useful and an easy HD according to my friends who've done it. I got a HD in the sister unit, Professional Writing and am now a professional writer! ATS1338 Linguistics Sem 1 was very easy, I got a 42 in Eng Lang and an 81 in that subject. Really recommen…"
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Q: Is ATS1338 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 11 reviews: usefulness 4.6/5, overall 4.5/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches ATS1338, and when is it offered?
A: ATS1338 is taught by the Faculty of Arts. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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