Languages of Venice: Study Abroad (ITAL20006)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2022

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Overview

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This intensive four-week study abroad subject will be taught in Venice between the end of November and December and focuses on the social and cultural spaces of Venice (real, imaginary, or interpreted): how these spaces were used, represented, and understood in early modern Venice.

The subject will also explore how these private and public spaces were used in the early modern production of communication, information, and culture.

Field trips to several sites and museums will provide students with the basic skills needed to work on fifteenth-century primary sources. On completion of this subject, students should have acquired an understanding of the use of languages and places in early modern Venice. Students will also be able to gain a basic knowledge of production and reception of culture and communication in early modern Venice and Europe.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • be able to interpret a range of texts and cultural materials within their historical context;
  • be able to communicate effectively in a variety of formats, in order to appreciate Italy’s cultural and historical development of Italy;
  • have developed relevant analytical and research skills, including those needed to carry out research in Italian libraries and archives;
  • be able to appreciate Italian culture and history by studying a range of critical texts and cultural materials;
  • be able to understand key historical issues, social development, and expressions while in-country;
  • have learnt to apply a range of techniques in order to effectually process information about language and texts in the early modern world;
  • have developed an openness to the world and an awareness of critical cultural and historical contexts.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • have gained an understanding of social, political, historical 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 culture, and by formulating arguments.
  • be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations.
  • have gained skills in public speaking and confidence in self-expression through tutorial participation and class presentations.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Special entry conditions apply.

Admission requirements: Students are selected for this subject based on academic merit. Further information on the Appplication Process is available here:

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Corequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
HIST20052 Venice and Cultures of Consumption
Not available in 2022
 12.5

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ITAL30012 Languages of Venice: Study Abroad
Not available in 2022
 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

Please note that this subject is taught in Venice, Italy, over four weeks in November. For further information on the Application Process, please visit: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10441

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Reflective journal (in Italian or English)

  • 1500 words
End of the teaching period35%

Research essay (in Italian or English)

  • 2500 words
Due at the end of February the following year65%
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to participate in all scheduled activities.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: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

Not available in 2022

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

This subject is taught in November-December as an Intensive on site in Venice, Italy.

 

Note: Special entry conditions apply. This subject will be offered in November-December 2021. Admission requirements: Students are selected for this subject based on academic merit. The application process is available from the subject coordinator.

 

Itinerary and travel arrangements available from the School of Languages and Linguistics. The subject dates and HECS/course fee census date for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.

Please note that this subject is taught in Venice, Italy, over four weeks in November. For further information, please visit: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10441

 

 

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025