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Italian 8 (ITAL10010)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
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Overview
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This subject continues its focus on the spoken and written language and culture of present day Italy. Students will undertake regular activities in order to further develop their linguistic and cultural skills. They will also participate in regular conversation practice for the purpose of reinforcing their command of current idiomatic Italian to a higher standard. Students will expand their knowledge of contemporary Italian culture and language, through a critical analysis of a variety of texts and documents (including films, music, mass media and literature). By the end of the subject, students should have further improved their written production skills and should be able to express themselves with fluency on most topics.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to approach and interpret a variety of text types, as well as cultural practices, in Italian, directly relevant to Italian-speaking social and cultural contexts;
- have strengthened one's capacity in using linguistic structures and resources, relating to specific literary, linguistic and cultural aspects of Italian-speaking communities;
- have developed research skills appropriate to task to allow for an appropriate level of analysis and interpretation;
- have developed an increasing understanding of the diversity of Italian language and culture;
- have developed an increasing ability to compare and contrast linguistic and cultural similarities and differences between Italian language and culture and other languages and cultures;
- have expanded the knowledge and furthered the application of learning techniques across tasks and contexts to consolidate knowledge, and ability in relation to Italian language and culture; and
- be able to work in an effective manner in an Italian-speaking context both individually and cooperatively in and out of the classroom setting.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness of the world;
- be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations; and
- have improved analytical skills through essay and assignment preparation and writing.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ITAL20002 | Italian 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ITAL30015 | Italian 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ITAL10009 | Italian 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
All students enrolling in Italian for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/soll/resources/language-placement-testing. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel.
Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, students' study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.
It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ITAL20003 | Italian 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ITAL30016 | Italian 8 | Semester 2 (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: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One written task in class
| Week 8 | 10% |
One written assignment
| Week 12 | 30% |
One test (equivalent to 800 words)
| Mid semester | 20% |
One oral presentation
| From Week 9 to Week 12 | 15% |
One final project
| During the examination period | 20% |
Participation in class (including 2 pop test)
| Throughout the semester | 5% |
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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Laura Lori Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 1 x 2 hour seminar per week and 1 x 1 hour conversation class per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Soluzioni. A Practical Grammar of Contemporary Italian. Denise De Rome. London Hodder, 4rd edition, 2019
- A course reader available through the university bookshop or Online through LMS
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Italian Studies Specialisation (formal) 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 Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- 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.
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: 19 March 2024