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Italian 1 (ITAL10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary Italian. Language classes will gradually familiarise the students with the structures, rules and skills necessary to communicate in Italian. Continuous assessment (through tests, exercises and other activities) is fundamental to evaluating the students’ progress in the acquisition of Italian. By the end of the semester, students should have developed oral and written competency in Italian and acquired the skills necessary to read and discuss simple literary texts.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to interpret and synthesize information from simple texts about the self, other people and places from a variety of audio-visual media
- Be able to use a basic vocabulary from a range of basic, day-to-day communicative situations about the self, family, occupations and pastimes start using basic grammatical and syntactic structures of Italian, and understand and use basic idiomatic and conversational forms appropriately in a limited number of informal and formal settings
- Be able to find information from various sources, including dictionary, library and the internet
- Have become familiar with 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 acquired 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: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ITAL10008 | Italian 1 (Intensive) | Winter Term (On Campus - 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: 19 March 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
| From Week 10 to 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. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | 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: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Riccardo Amorati 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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
Please note: Students who have attempted Year 11 or 12 Italian or its equivalent are not eligible to enrol into this subject.
Last updated: 19 March 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
- 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: 19 March 2024