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Italian 8 (ITAL30016)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
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This subject continues its focus on the spoken and written language and culture of present day Italy. Students will undertake regular activities in order to further develop their linguistic and cultural skills. They will also participate in regular conversation practice for the purpose of reinforcing their command of current idiomatic Italian to a higher standard. Students will expand their knowledge of contemporary Italian culture and language, through a critical analysis of a variety of texts and documents (including films, music, mass media and literature). By the end of the subject, students should have further improved their written production skills and should be able to express themselves with fluency on most topics.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • be able to interpret and analyse a variety of text types, as well as cultural practices, in Italian, directly relevant to Italian-speaking social and cultural contexts;
  • have strengthened one's capacity in using linguistic structures and resources, relating to specific literary, linguistic and cultural aspects of Italian-speaking communities, in order to communicate effectively in Italian both in writing and speaking;
  • have expanded research skills appropriate to task to allow for extended analysis and interpretation;
  • have developed an increasing understanding of the diversity of Italian language and culture;
  • have developed an increasing ability to compare and contrast linguistic and cultural similarities and differences between Italian language and culture and other languages and cultures;
  • have expanded the application of learning techniques across tasks and contexts to consolidate knowledge, and ability in relation to Italian language and culture;
  • have improved reflective skills;
  • be able to work in an effective manner in an Italian-speaking context both individually and cooperatively in and out of the classroom setting.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • have an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness of the world;
  • be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations;
  • have improved analytical skills through essay and assignment preparation and writing.

Last updated: 20 May 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ITAL20002 Italian 7
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL30015 Italian 7
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL10009 Italian 7
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ITAL10010 Italian 8
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
ITAL20003 Italian 8
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: 20 May 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

One written task in class

  • 400 words
Week 810%

One written assignment

  • 1200 words
Week 1230%

One mid-semester test (equivalent to 800 words)

  • 1 hours
Mid semester20%

One oral presentation (equivalent to 600 words)

  • 10 minutes
Week 915%

One final project including short analysis of 200 words

  • 800 words (total)
During the examination period20%

Two pop tests

  • 200 words (total)
Throughout the semester5%
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: 20 May 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorLaura Lori
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours: 1 x 2 hour seminar per week and 1 x 1 hour conversation class 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

    laura.lori@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Entry to this subject can be met through:

  • completion of Italian 7; or
  • equivalent.

Last updated: 20 May 2023

Further information

Last updated: 20 May 2023