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Italian Cultural Studies A (ITAL20009)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Off Campus and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Winter Term
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Winter Term - Off Campus Semester 2 - On Campus |
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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.
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 able 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: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ITAL10001 | Italian 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ITAL20007 | Italian 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - 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:
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: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Oral presentation in Italian, equivalent to 400 words
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 10% |
Oral presentation in Italian, equivalent to 800 words
| From Week 5 to Week 8 | 20% |
Textual analysis (800 words in Italian or 1000 words in English)
| Week 4 | 25% |
One assignment (in Italian or English)
| During the examination period | 20% |
One assignment (in Italian or English)
| Week 12 | 25% |
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 |
Winter Term
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Oral presentation in Italian, equivalent to 400 words
| Week 1 | 10% |
Oral presentation in Italian, equivalent to 800 words
| Week 2 | 20% |
Textual analysis (800 words in Italian or 1000 words in English)
| Week 2 | 25% |
One assignment (in Italian or English)
| During the examination period | 20% |
One assignment (in Italian or English)
| End of the teaching period | 25% |
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: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Winter Term - Off Campus
Coordinator Matt Absalom Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours One 1 hour lecture and one 90 minute seminar each weekday as well as a series of cultural visits Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 30 June 2024 to 18 July 2024 Last self-enrol date 3 July 2024 Census date 12 July 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 July 2024 Assessment period ends 31 July 2024 Winter Term contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Matt Absalom Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 30 hours: One 1-hour seminar and one 1.5-hour seminar 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
When offered, the Winter intensive subject will be taught over over 2.5 weeks in Florence, Italy. Students will incur extra travel and accommodation costs. An application process applies.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available online through LMS
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
Please note the Winter intensive offering is not available every year. The Winter intensive subject will be taught over over 2.5 weeks in Florence, 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 provided in the Eligibity and Requirements section of this handbook entry.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Arts Course Graduate Diploma in Arts Course Diploma in Languages Major Italian Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
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- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
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- 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