Italian 9 (ITAL30001)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject involves a detailed analysis of a number of Italian texts, literary and non-literary, for the purpose of familiarising students with various registers and styles. There are regular oral and written practical exercises. The literature section provides an opportunity for students to practise their spoken Italian through the study of literary texts. By the end of the semester, students should have further developed their written and oral production skills and should have acquired the ability to competently discuss texts in Italian.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • be able to interpret and analyse a range of academic and literary texts in their cultural contexts;
  • be able to communicate effectively in Italian in an academic and professional context and with a high degree of fluency and accuracy;
  • be specialized in at least one of the five core areas of Italian literature, linguistics, history, cinema, and cultural studies;
  • have refined analytical skills in the field of Italian studies and improve the ability to research and discuss key aspects of Italian studies with a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship;
  • have gained the capacity to engage in dialogue (in Italian) taking into consideration the diverse needs of the Italian local and academic community;
  • have mastered a differentiated and informed understanding of the self and other and of cross-cultural exchange and gain a sophisticated understanding of the interaction between language and identity;
  • be able to apply a wide range of learning techniques (in Italian and English) as autonomous, motivated, self-directed and well-organised learners;
  • be able to act confidently in Italian-speaking milieus and target culture, and work effectively in a cooperative way using both Italian and English.

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: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ITAL20003 Italian 8
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL30016 Italian 8
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ITAL20012 Italian 9
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • 2 written assignments of 600 words each due during semester [30%]
  • 1 mid-semester written test of 800 words due in week 6 [20%]
  • 7-10 minute oral presentation class paper, equivalent to 500 words - commencing at the start of semester and due at the end of semester [15%]
  • Final project, 1500 words, due at the end of semester [35%]

Hurdle Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorMalcolm Angelucci
    CoordinatorAndrea Rizzi
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours: 1 x 2 hour seminar and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019

    Semester 1 contact information

    malcolm.angelucci@unimelb.edu.au

    arizzi@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Entry to this subject can be met through:

  • completion of Italian 8; or
  • equivalent.

 

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Readings will be available through LMS

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)Italian Studies
    MajorItalian Studies
  • Breadth options

    This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

  • Links to additional information

    http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/soll

  • 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.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Language Placement Test required

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 9 April 2025