ATS1221 · Italian introductory 1

Overview

This unit consists of two sections: language and culture. In the language section, you will learn the basic language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing (Level A1 of the European language framework). In the culture section, you will explore Italian social and political history and culture with a focus on national identity and deconstruction of myths and stereotypes across time. This unit is specifically designed for those students who have little or no knowledge of the language.

Areas of study: European languages (Italian studies)

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. listen, speak, read and write basic Italian with reference to present, past and future events in a range of everyday situations;
2. read basic authentic texts for gist or for specific information;
3. identify the basic structural aspects of Italian;
4. recognise and utilise language learning and communication strategies;
5. critically analyse issues relating to Italy's collective national imagination;
6. search, identify, evaluate and utilise reliable digital and social-media resources for the study of Italian history, culture and society.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement. In Summer and Winter this unit is taught in intensive mode.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.