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Italian Language in Focus (ITAL30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject is designed to provide students with an analytical and comprehensive understanding of Italian usage. Topics will vary, and may include contrastive analysis of English and Italian, varieties of Italian, dialects, geographical variation, history of the Italian language, topics in applied linguistics. This subject is both descriptive and practical and is intended to give students a better understanding of Italian in its many contexts.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to interpret a range of different data types relevant to understanding Italian language;
- have improved one's written and spoken communication skills in academic and professional contexts;
- be specialized in the core area of Italian linguistics, focusing on structure, pronunciation and variation;
- have developed an ability to apply and combine research and practical skills in a specialist area;
- be able to interpret and discuss key elements in Italian language structure and regional and social diversity in Italy;
- have developed a critical understanding of linguistic structures and patterns in Italian and Italy;
- be able to apply a wide range of learning techniques (in Italian and English) as autonomous, and well-organised learners;
- be able to act confidently in Italian-speaking milieus and operate an awareness of linguistic differences in the Italian context.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have an improved understanding of social 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 language and 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: 11 April 2024
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: 11 April 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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An in class test of 600 words
| Week 5 | 15% |
An in class test of 600 words
| Week 10 | 15% |
Written exam (equivalent to 1600 words)
| During the examination period | 40% |
1 assessable task
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Short oral production test
| During the teaching period | 10% |
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: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Students wanting to undertake this subject would usually have completed 25 points of second year Italian.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Materials supplied by the School.
- 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: 11 April 2024