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Italian Honours Language Seminar 1 (ITAL40001)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject focuses on a variety of authentic materials ranging from literary and non-literary texts to audio-visual activities as a stimulus for discussion and conversation practice. On completion of this subject, students should have acquired the ability to comprehend, analyse and interpret complex texts, both literary and non-literary, and the ability to use actively a variety of registers and styles in contemporary Italian.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • have acquired the ability to comprehend, analyse and interpret complex texts, both literary and non-literary;
  • have developed the ability to use actively a variety of registers and styles in contemporary Italian;
  • have acquired advanced translation skills from and into Italian.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • have gained an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness/openness to the world: through the contextualisation of judgements and knowledge, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and new aspects of Italian culture, and by formulating arguments.
  • be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations.
  • have gained skills in public speaking and confidence in self-expression through tutorial participation and class presentations.

Last updated: 3 November 2022