Italian 5

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

On Campus

8 hours per week. Total 96 hours per semester.

VCE Italian or Italian 3 and 4 or equivalent.

Subject Code(s): ITAL10001 and ITAL10002 or ITAL20007 and ITAL20008 or 116-057 and 116-058 or 670-227 and 670-228

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ITAL20011 Italian 5 ; ITAL10006: Italian Language and Culture 1A; 116-052/116-151 Italian Part 1: Language and Culture A

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Students in this subject intensively revise and further develop their knowledge of contemporary Italian language and culture. The subject combines analysis of language structures with a practical focus, all designed to extend students’ 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.

Students who complete this subject will:

• increase their linguistic competence through regular practice in the use of the Italian language combined with the systematic study of linguistic structures
• develop their spoken, written and comprehension skills
• acquire the ability to analyse a range of contemporary texts in Italian and to ground the study of the language in an understanding of contemporary Italian language and culture
• analyse and discuss aspects of contemporary Italian language and culture, particularly in the post-WW2 era
• develop an understanding of aspects of the social, political, historical, linguistic and cultural contexts of contemporary Italian language and culture as well as international awareness and openness to the world through contextualisation of knowledge
• develop critical self-awareness and an openness to new ideas and new aspects of Italian language and culture through negotiation of personal views

• Three language online tests (450 words each) in weeks 5, 8 and 11 [15%]
• Contemporary Italy mini-project (400 words) in week 6 [10%]
• Contemporary Italy essay (equivalent to 500 words) in week 11 [15%]
• A small film project (equivalent to 500 words) in week 8 [10%]
• A collaborative online and face-to-face project (equivalent to 750 words) throughout semester [25%]
• A 1.5 hour final exam (equivalent to 550 words) during the examination period [25%]

This subject has the following hurdle requirements:

• Regular participation in tutorials is required with a minimum of 75% attendance.
• All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day and in-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Nocchi, S. Grammatica Pratica della Lingua Italiana. (2002) Alma Edizioni.
Ambroso, S and Stefancich, G. (1995) Parole. 10 percorsi nel lessico italiano. Bonacci Editore.

Adorni, S and Primorac, S. (2011) English Grammar for Students of Italian.
Danesi, M. (2004) Using Italian Vocabulary. Cambridge.

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

• 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
• hone interactional and intercultural communication skills
• learn basic research skills and the use of a variety of reference materials