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Italian 2 (ITAL10005)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject is a continuation of Italian 1 and / or Italian 1 (Mid Year Intensive). Students will extend their knowledge of the basic structures of the Italian language and will also widen their range of Italian vocabulary to further develop their ability to communicate through Italian. Students will be introduced to new aspects of contemporary Italian society through the programmatic study of topics ranging from Italian society, history, politics and cinema.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to interpret and synthesize information from biographical and journalistic texts, popular media such as film and television and shorter literary texts
- Be able to use an elementary vocabulary from a wider range of everyday communicative situations about the self, family, occupations and pastimes; use basic grammatical and syntactic forms of Italian including basic elements of the tense and case system; understand and use idiomatic and conversational forms appropriately in a range of informal and formal settings; read and write personal narratives about events in the present and past with a high degree of accuracy
- Be able to find information from various sources, including dictionary, library and the internet
- Have become familiar with key Italian cultural traditions and practices, and to appreciate regional diversity
- Have developed a differentiated and informed understanding of self and other and of cross-cultural exchange - apprehend and appreciate features of the interaction of language and identity
- Have acquired time management and planning skills through managing and organizing workloads - develop analytical skills, learning strategies and the ability to process, organize and integrate information
- Have developed an openness to the world and an awareness of cultural and historical contexts
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- Have developed written and oral communication skills through a range of diverse assessment tasks
- Be able to demonstrate time management and planning skills through completion of assessment and other required in-class activities
- Have developed confidence in public speaking and presentational skills
- Have honed interactional and intercultural communication skills
- Have developed critical self-awareness and an openness to new ideas and new aspects of language and culture
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ITAL10004 | Italian 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ITAL10008 | Italian 1 (Intensive) | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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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.
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
Students who have completed VCE study in Italian or equivalent are not eligible to enrol in Italian 2
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written Assignment 1
| Week 6 | 10% |
Written Assignment 2
| Week 10 | 10% |
Online Quiz 1
| Week 4 | 5% |
Online Quiz 2
| Week 6 | 5% |
Online Quiz 3
| Week 8 | 5% |
Online Quiz 4
| Week 10 | 5% |
Oral Task in Italian
| Week 12 | 20% |
Final exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Vita Giordano Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 48 hours: Two 2-hour tutorials per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
Entry to this subject can be met through:
- completion of Italian 1; or
- Italian 1 (Mid Year Intensive); or
- equivalent.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
MELUCCI/TOGNOZZI - Bundle: Piazza, Student Edition : Introductory Italian + MindTap Italian, 4 terms (24 months) Printed Access Card for Melucci/Tognozzi's Piazza, Student Edition: Introductory Italian ISBN: 9780170287135
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Italian Studies Major Italian Studies Breadth Track Italian - Entry Point 1 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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
Language Placement Test 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: 27 April 2024