Italian Language in Focus (ITAL30004)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2019

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Overview

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This subject is designed to provide students with an analytical and comprehensive understanding of Italian usage. Topics will vary, and may include contrastive analysis of English and Italian, varieties of Italian, dialects, geographical variation, history of the Italian language, topics in applied linguistics. This subject is both descriptive and practical and is intended to give students a better understanding of Italian in its many contexts.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:




  • be able to interpret a range of different data types relevant to understanding Italian language;
  • have improved one's written and spoken communication skills in academic and professional contexts;
  • be specialized in the core area of Italian linguistics, focusing on structure, pronunciation and variation;
  • have developed an ability to apply and combine research and practical skills in a specialist area;
  • be able to interpret and discuss key elements in Italian language structure and regional and social diversity in Italy;
  • have developed a critical understanding of linguistic structures and patterns in Italian and Italy;
  • be able to apply a wide range of learning techniques (in Italian and English) as autonomous, and well-organised learners;
  • be able to act confidently in Italian-speaking milieus and operate an awareness of linguistic differences in the Italian context.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • have an improved understanding of social 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 language and culture, and by formulating arguments;
  • be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations;
  • have developed public speaking skills and confidence in self-expression: through tutorial participation and class presentations.

Last updated: 4 April 2025

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: 4 April 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • A 1-hour in class test of 600 words in week 5 [15%]
  • A 1-hour in class test of 600 words in week 10 [15%]
  • 1.5 hour written exam (equivalent to 1600 words) during the examination period [40%]
  • 1 assessable task, equivalent to 800 words during the semester [20%]
  • Short oral production test equivalent to 400 words during the semester [10%]

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: 4 April 2025

Dates & times

Not available in 2019

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Students wanting to undertake this subject would usually have completed 25 points of second year Italian.

 

Last updated: 4 April 2025

Further information

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  • 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: 4 April 2025