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Italian Cultural Studies A (ITAL20009)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

Availability
Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
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In this subject, taught either as a winter overseas intensive or on campus in semester 2, students will study key aspects of Italian culture, through the analysis of literary texts and other materials. Students will also have the opportunity to study the development of Italian society. By the end of the subject, students will have been introduced to a number of themes and texts in order to gain some understanding of the process of cultural analysis. They should also have acquired the ability to examine critically various aspects of Italian history and culture. Please note the winter overseas intensive is not available in 2022.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:





  • be able to interpret and critically analyse a range of academic, historical and literary texts on Italy;
  • be able to communicate effectively using a variety of oral and written vocabulary in an academic context;
  • have developed an understanding of key issues of Italian history and culture;
  • have developed an ability to apply research skills and discuss key aspects of Italian studies with a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship;
  • be ale to interpret and discuss key Italian-speaking cultures and history, and understand regional diversity in broader historical and political contexts;
  • have developed an understanding of self and other and of cross-cultural exchange and gain an understanding of the interaction of language and identity;
  • be able to independently apply a wide range of learning techniques (in Italian and English) as autonomous, motivated, self-directed and well-organised learners;
  • be able to act confidently in Italian-speaking milieus and gain an awareness of cultural and historical contexts.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • have developed critical thinking and analysis: through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of arguments;
  • be able to understand 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.

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ITAL10001 Italian 3
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL20007 Italian 3
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Winter term Availability only: This version of the subject availability is taught overseas and in addition to meeting pre-requisites an application process applies. For further information on the application and selection process please use the link below:

Link

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: 8 August 2023

Assessment

Semester 2

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Oral presentation in Italian, equivalent to 400 words

  • 4-5 minutes
From Week 3 to Week 1210%

Oral presentation in Italian, equivalent to 800 words

  • 8-9 minutes
From Week 5 to Week 820%

Textual analysis (800 words in Italian or 1000 words in English)

  • 800-1000 words
Week 425%

One assignment (in Italian or English)

  • 800 words
During the examination period20%

One assignment (in Italian or English)

  • 1000 words
Week 1225%
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.During the teaching periodN/A

Winter Term

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Oral presentation in Italian, equivalent to 400 words

  • 4-5 minutes
Week 110%

Oral presentation in Italian, equivalent to 800 words

  • 8-9 minutes
Week 220%

Textual analysis (800 words in Italian or 1000 words in English)

  • 800-1000 words
Week 225%

One assignment (in Italian or English)

  • 800 words
During the examination period20%

One assignment (in Italian or English)

  • 1000 words
End of the teaching period25%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of seminars 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
    CoordinatorSimon West
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours30 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1.5 hour seminar per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

    Semester 2 contact information

    simon.west@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Please note the Winter overseas intensive is not available in 2022.

The Winter intensive subject will be taught over 2 weeks at the University of Padua, Italy. Students will incur extra travel and accommodation costs. An application process applies. For further information on the application and selection process please use the link below:

Application information


Last updated: 8 August 2023

Further information

Last updated: 8 August 2023