Italian 6 (ITAL30014)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Students in this subject intensively revise and further develop their knowledge of contemporary Italian language and culture. The subject combines analysis of language structures with a practical focus, all designed to extend students’ linguistic capacities in reading, writing, listening, speaking and describing the Italian language. Students also explore aspects of contemporary Italian literature, society and history through themes such as young people in contemporary society, and changing views on marriage and relationships. This subject assists students to develop a critical capacity enabling them to understand and analyse a variety of text types (film, music, mass media, literature, etc.).
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to interpret and analyse a variety of texts and genres, both written and spoken, of a moderate level of complexity;
- have continued to consolidate and extend linguistic structures and vocabulary - use appropriate linguistic structures and lexical resources, including specialised terminology relating to specific literary, linguistic and cultural aspects of Italian-speaking communities, to communicate in Italian both in writing and speaking;
- have built on the introduction to certain aspects of the core areas of Italian Studies through specific focus on each through dedicated learning activities;
- be able to apply research methods appropriately to task;
- be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity of Italian language and culture;
- be able to actively compare and contrast linguistic and cultural similarities and differences between Italian language and culture and other languages and cultures;
- through a range of tasks and class experiences, be able to apply a variety of learning techniques to further consolidate knowledge, understanding and ability in relation to Italian;
- have developed more sophisticated linguistic structures, particularly in relation the sequence of tenses in Italian.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed an ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically both in writing and orally through assessment (including technology-mediated activities), tutorial and online discussion and class presentations;
- have developed confidence in critical self-expression through participation in the subject at different levels and assessable tasks;
- have developed a range of IT literacy skills through online multimedia activities;
- have developed a team spirit and collaborative approach to learning through group work;
- be able to demonstrate time management and planning skills through completion of assessment and other required in-class activities;
- have honed interactional and intercultural communication skills;
- have developed basic research skills and the use of a variety of reference materials.
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL10006 | Italian 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ITAL20011 | Italian 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ITAL30013 | Italian 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL10007 | Italian 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ITAL20010 | Italian 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ITAL10005 | Italian 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ITAL10004 | Italian 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ITAL10008 | Italian 1 (Mid-Year Intensive) | Winter Term (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
- Three small assignments (equivalent to 200 words each) in weeks 5, 8, 11 [15%]
- Research essay (800 words) due in week 10 [20%]
- 5 minute oral presentation (equivalent to 400 words) during the semester [10%]
- Reflective learning journal (equivalent to 800 words) twice during the semester and during the examination period [20%]
- A major theatre project (equivalent to 1200 words) plus a critical role statement (200 words) during the examination period [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 2
Principal coordinator Matt Absalom Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 54 hours: an average of 4.5 hours per week: 18 1-hour language seminars scheduled across the semester, a 1-hour conversation class per week, eight 1-hour literature lectures scheduled across the semester, six 1-hour seminars scheduled across the semester, four 1-hour tutorials scheduled across the semester, 8 hours of theatre rehearsals scheduled in the last three weeks of semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Entry to this subject can be met through:
- completion of Italian 5; or
- equivalent.
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Nocchi, S. Grammatica Pratica della Lingua Italiana. (2002) Alma Edizioni.
- Ambroso, S and Stefancich, G. (1995) Parole. 10 percorsi nel lessico italiano. Bonacci Editore.
- Material provided by the School
Recommended texts and other resources
- Adorni, S and Primorac, S. (2011) English Grammar for Students of Italian.
- Danesi, M. (2004) Using Italian Vocabulary. Cambridge.
- 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 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.
Additional information for this subject
Language Placement Test required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 9 April 2025