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Languages of Venice: Study Abroad (ITAL30012)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This intensive four-week study abroad subject will be taught in Venice between the end of November and December and focuses on the social and cultural spaces of Venice (real, imaginary, or interpreted): how these spaces were used, represented, and understood in early modern Venice. The subject will also explore how these private and public spaces were used in the early modern production of communication, information, and culture. Field trips to several sites and museums will provide students with the basic skills needed to work on fifteenth-century primary sources. On completion of this subject, students should have acquired an understanding of the use of languages and places in early modern Venice. Students will also be able to gain a basic knowledge of production and reception of culture and communication in early modern Venice and Europe.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to interpret and analyse a range of texts and cultural materials within their historical context;
- be able to communicate effectively in a variety of formats, in order to appreciate Italy’s cultural and historical development;
- have acquired relevant analytical and research skills, including those needed to carry out research in Italian libraries;
- be able to appreciate Italian culture and history by studying a range of critical texts and cultural materials;
- be able to engage critically and constructively with issues of history and social development and expressions while in-country;
- be able to independently apply a range of learning techniques in order to effectually process information about language and texts in the early modern world;
- have developed an openness to the world and an awareness of critical cultural and historical contexts.
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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: Special entry conditions apply. This subject will be offered in November-December 2017. Admission requirements: Students are selected for this subject based on academic merit. The application process is available from the subject coordinator.
Itinerary and travel arrangements available from the School of Historical Studies and the School of Languages and Linguistics. The subject dates and HECS/course fee census date for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.
For further informaiton, please visit: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10441
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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| HIST30051 | Venice and Cultures of Consumption | November (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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| ITAL20006 | Languages of Venice: Study Abroad | Not available in 2024 |
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Reflective journal, 1,500 words, due at the end of the intensive [35%]
- Research essay, 2500 words (due at the end of February of the following year) [65%]
Hurdle Requirement: Students are required to participate in all scheduled activities.
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: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is taught in Venice, Italy, over four weeks. For further information, please visit: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10441
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
All reading material will be made available on LMS at least two weeks before the beginning of the programme.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
This subject is taught in November-December as an Intensive on site in Venice, Italy.
- 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:
- 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.
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
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: 11 April 2024