To Hell with Dante (ITAL30007)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject concentrates on selected cantos of Dante's Inferno. Students will develop techniques which will enable them to analyse the poetic language of the Inferno. Guided readings in secondary material will give students an understanding of some of the key medieval concepts of the Inferno. The subject is designed so that students will be in a position to appreciate and analyse one of the most impressive poems in western literature. By the end of the subject, students should have acquired some understanding of the basic theological, philosophical and literary concepts of the Inferno and have developed critical strategies for interpreting its poetry.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to interpret and analyse a critical literary text in Italian within its historical context;
- have strengthened the capacity to understand and use linguistic structures and literary skills in an academic context. Improve the ability to communicate effectively in Italian both in writing and speaking;
- be specialised in Italian literary studies and gain the skills to conduct research on historical issues in Italy through the analysis of literary texts;
- have developed an ability to apply research skills and discuss key aspects of Italian studies with a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship;
- be able to appreciate Italian culture and history by studying a critical text in Italian literature;
- 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 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
- Two 30-minute quizzes, equivalent to 600 words each, mid semester and end-of-semester [30%]
- A 1.5-hour final test, equivalent to 1200 words, during the examination period [30%]
- An essay of 1600 words during the examination period [40%]
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
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Andrea Rizzi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1.5 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
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
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Italian Studies Major Italian Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 April 2025