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Italian 6 (ITAL10007)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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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;
  • be able to continue 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 language and culture;
  • 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 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: 8 August 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ITAL10006 Italian 5
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL20011 Italian 5
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

OR

All students enrolling in Italian for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at the link below. 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, 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.

Link

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
ITAL10004 Italian 1
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL10005 Italian 2
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL10008 Italian 1 (Intensive)
Winter Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL20010 Italian 6
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL30014 Italian 6
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 8 August 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Three small assignments due in weeks 5, 8, 11

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

Literature essay

  • 800 words
Week 1020%

Oral presentation (equivalent to 400 words)

  • 5 minutes
During the teaching period10%

Reflective learning journal due twice during the semester and during the examination period

  • 800 words (equivalent)
Throughout the teaching period20%

A major theatre project

  • 1400 words (equivalent)
During the examination period35%
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 periodN/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: 8 August 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorMatt Absalom
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (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, 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 commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021
    Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021
    Census date31 August 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail24 September 2021
    Assessment period ends19 November 2021

    Semester 2 contact information

    mabsalom@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Entry to this subject can be met through:

  • completion of Italian 5; or
  • equivalent.

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Further information

Last updated: 8 August 2023