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Italian in a Global World (ITAL90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Matthew Absalom
Overview
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This subject offers students the opportunity to engage with recent as well as historical debates and research findings in the field of Italian Studies. In particular, it focuses on aspects of Italian in a global world involving transnational, cross-cultural, intergenerational or trans-historical perspectives. Examples of topics that may be covered are Italian-speaking communities outside Italy; multicultural Italy; patterns of Italian migration and emigration; Italy on the European and international stage; Italian speakers in Australia, Italian history and culture past and present.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed an in-depth knowledge of several contemporary or historical topics in the Italian-speaking world involving transnational, cross-cultural, intergenerational or trans-historical perspectives;
- have engaged intellectually with cultural, social and linguistic issues facing the Italian language and Italian-speakers in a global world;
- have demonstrated an ability to process and communicate information effectively about the place of Italian in global contexts;
- have demonstrated a deep appreciation of the value of cultural diversity and of other cultures.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed effective public speaking and written communication skills;
- have acquired advanced critical thinking and analytical skills;
- have acquired a deep understanding of knowledge contexts and histories;
- have developed effective time management and planning skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Individual class presentation (10 minutes, equivalent to 1,000 words), due during semester (20%)
- Literature review (equivalent to 1,000 words), due mid-semester (20%)
- Research essay (equivalent to 3,000 words), due end of semester (60%)
Hurdle Requirement - Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Malcolm Angelucci Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24- 48 hours - (2-4 hours of seminars for 12 weeks depending on level and placement test) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Matt Absalom Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24- 48 hours - (2-4 hours of seminars for 12 weeks depending on level and placement test) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Matthew Absalom
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Students will be required to take an online placement test prior to enrolling.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Modern Languages - 100 Point Program Specialisation (formal) Modern Languages - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022