Italian 5 (ITAL20011)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Students continue intensive revision and further development of the major areas of contemporary Italian language and culture. Through the analysis of language structures with a practical focus, students will extend their linguistic capacities in reading, writing, listening, speaking and describing the Italian language. Students also explore aspects of contemporary Italian literature, society and history through a programmatic study of post-war Italy. Students develop a critical capacity enabling them to understand and analyse a variety of text types (film, music, mass media, literature, etc.). Communication skills will also be developed through online and face-to-face collaboration in a range of in- and out-of-class activities, including a work-integrated learning group project which involves practical application of Italian language in a school setting.

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;
  • be able to 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 gained an introduction to the core areas of Italian Studies, with 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 language and culture;
  • have consolidated and extended linguistic repertoire and vocabulary.

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 self-expression through participation in the subject at different levels and assessable presentations;
  • 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 learnt basic research skills and the use of a variety of reference materials.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ITAL10001 Italian 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL20007 Italian 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL20008 Italian 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL10002 Italian 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ITAL10006 Italian 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL30013 Italian 5
Semester 1 (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: 14 March 2025

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Three language online tests due in weeks 5, 8, 11

  • 200 words (each)
From Week 5 to Week 1115%

Contemporary Italy mini project

  • 400 words
Week 610%

Contemporary Italy history project

  • 1200 words (equivalent)
Week 1130%

A group assignment based on the work-integrated learning project (equivalent to 800 words) plus 250 word reflective summary in English

  • 1050 words (total)
Week 1220%

A final exam (equivalent to 1000 words)

  • 1 hours
During the examination period25%
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.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: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorMatt Absalom
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours54 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, ten 1-hour Contemporary Italy lectures scheduled across the semester, ten 1-hour multimedia seminars scheduled across the semester, five 1-hour tutorials scheduled across the semester
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date13 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020

    Semester 1 contact information

    mabsalom@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Entry to this subject can be met through:

  • completion of VCE Italian; or
  • completion of Italian 3; or Italian 4; or
  • equivalent.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025