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Italian 5 (ITAL20011)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Students continue intensive revision and further development of the major areas of contemporary Italian language and culture. Through the analysis of language structures with a practical focus, students will extend their linguistic capacities in reading, writing, listening, speaking and describing the Italian language. Students also explore aspects of contemporary Italian literature, society and history through a programmatic study of post-war Italy. Students develop a critical capacity enabling them to understand and analyse a variety of text types (film, music, mass media, literature, etc.). Communication skills will also be developed through online and face-to-face collaboration in a range of in- and out-of-class activities, including a work-integrated learning group project which involves practical application of Italian language in a school setting.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Interpret and analyse a variety of texts and genres, both written and spoken, of a moderate level of complexity
  • Use appropriate linguistic structures and lexical resources, including specialised terminology relating to specific literary, linguistic and cultural aspects of Italian-speaking communities, to communicate in Italian both in writing and speaking
  • Gain an introduction to the core areas of Italian Studies, with specific focus on each through dedicated learning activities
  • Apply research methods appropriately to task
  • Demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity of Italian language and culture
  • Actively compare and contrast linguistic and cultural similarities and differences between Italian language and culture and other languages and cultures
  • Through a range of tasks and class experiences, apply a variety of learning techniques to further consolidate knowledge, understanding and ability in relation to Italian language and culture
  • Have consolidated and extended linguistic repertoire and vocabulary.

Generic skills

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:

  • Develop an ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically both in writing and orally through assessment (including technology-mediated activities), tutorial and online discussion and class presentations
  • Develop confidence in self-expression through participation in the subject at different levels and assessable presentations
  • Develop a range of IT literacy skills through online multimedia activities
  • Develop a team spirit and collaborative approach to learning through group work
  • Demonstrate time management and planning skills through completion of assessment and other required in-class activities
  • Have honed interactional and intercultural communication skills
  • Learnt basic research skills and the use of a variety of reference materials.

Last updated: 11 December 2024