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Italian in a Global World (ITAL90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 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 1
Semester 2
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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This subject offers students the opportunity to engage with recent as well as historical debates and research findings in the field of Italian Studies. In particular, it focuses on aspects of Italian in a global world involving transnational, cross-cultural, intergenerational or trans-historical perspectives. Examples of topics that may be covered are Italian-speaking communities outside Italy; multicultural Italy; patterns of Italian migration and emigration; Italy on the European and international stage; Italian speakers in Australia, Italian history and culture past and present.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed an in-depth knowledge of several contemporary or historical topics in the Italian-speaking world involving transnational, cross-cultural, intergenerational or trans-historical perspectives;
- have engaged intellectually with cultural, social and linguistic issues facing the Italian language and Italian-speakers in a global world;
- have demonstrated an ability to process and communicate information effectively about the place of Italian in global contexts;
- have demonstrated a deep appreciation of the value of cultural diversity and of other cultures.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed effective public speaking and written communication skills;
- have acquired advanced critical thinking and analytical skills;
- have acquired a deep understanding of knowledge contexts and histories;
- have developed effective time management and planning skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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: 3 November 2022
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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Individual class presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words)
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Literature review
| Mid semester | 20% |
Research essay
| End of semester | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Matt Absalom Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24- 48 hours - (2-4 hours of seminars for 12 weeks depending on level and placement test) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Matt Absalom Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24- 48 hours - (2-4 hours of seminars for 12 weeks depending on level and placement test) 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
Additional delivery details
Students will be required to take an online placement test prior to enrolling.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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
Subject coordinator approval 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: 3 November 2022