Italian Fictions (ITAL30006)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2019

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Overview

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This subject will introduce students to the study of significant literary and/or visual and written texts, and may include the study of particular genres, authors, critical methodologies, literary and cultural schools or movements, cultural and/or literary developments in a particular century. Topics will vary according to current research and teaching interests of academic staff and various approaches and methodologies will be proposed.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:




  • be able to interpret and analyse literary texts in Italian in historical and contemporary Italian social and cultural contexts;
  • have strengthened the capacity to use linguistic structures in an academic context. Improve the ability to communicate effectively in Italian both in writing and speaking;
  • have specialized in Italian literary studies and cultural studies and gain the skills to conduct research on contemporary Italian cultural and historical issues through the analysis of literary texts;
  • be able to apply cultural studies and literary studies research methods to the study of Italian contemporary cultures and society;
  • be able to appreciate Italian culture and history by studying the development of post-unification Italy through literary representation and criticism;
  • have developed an increasing ability to analyze Italian language and culture from the perspective of a culturally aware global citizen;
  • be able to demonstrate increasing autonomy and independent research skills as well as a deeper knowledge of Italian culture and language;
  • be able to act confidently in Italian-speaking milieus and demonstrate an awareness of cultural and historical contexts in Italy.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • have acquired particular generic skills:
  • have 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 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 10-minute class paper, equivalent to 800 words, due during the semester [20%]
  • An essay of 2000 words due duriung the examination period [50%]
  • 2 written tests (equivalent to 1200 words) during the semester [25%]

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. Europeans studies students wishing to enrol in this subject would normally have completed 25 points of European studies at second/third year.

Last updated: 4 April 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    A reader will be available online through the 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: 4 April 2025