Italian 5

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours

VCE Italian or Italian 3 and 4 or equivalent.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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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.

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;
• be able to 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;
• have gained an introduction to some aspects of the core areas of Italian Studies, with specific focus on each through dedicated learning activities;
• be able to apply research methods appropriately to task;
• be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity of Italian language and culture;
• be able to 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, be able to 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.

• Three language online tests (200 words each) in weeks 5, 8 and 11 [15%]
• Contemporary Italy mini-project (400 words) in week 10 [10%]
• A small film project (equivalent to 800 words) in week 9 [20%]
• Contemporary Italy history project (equivalent to 1200 words) in week 11 [30%]
• A 1 hour final exam (equivalent to 1000 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. Nuova Grammatica Pratica della Lingua Italiana. (2012) 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.

Students who successfully complete this subject should:

• have developed 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;
• have developed confidence in self-expression through participation in the subject at different levels and assessable presentations;
• have developed a range of IT literacy skills through online multimedia activities;
• have developed a team spirit and collaborative approach to learning through group work;
• be able to demonstrate time management and planning skills through completion of assessment and other required in-class activities;
• have honed interactional and intercultural communication skills;
• have learnt basic research skills and the use of a variety of reference materials.