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Overview

In this subject, students continue their progression in their achievement of solid intermediate skills in oral and written Italian, and learn more about the culture and society of modern Italy. Online resources are used to consolidate language skills, and audio-visual material and fiction and non-fiction texts relating to contemporary Italian … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce (Pre 2022)

School

Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Brigid Maher

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 2 - UG

AQF level

Level 6 - Advanced Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Communicate in written Italian with clarity and logic, deducing and following appropriate grammatical and structural patterns
2.
Understand written and audio-visual texts that use high-frequency language and explore not only day-to-day activities but also a number of major issues in contemporary Italy
3.
Summarise and write critically and creatively about written and audio-visual texts studied in class, using an appropriate linguistic register and displaying an understanding of certain key features of contemporary Italian life
4.
Work with a partner or as part of a team in order to present reasoned opinions, concise summaries, and viewpoints on topical issues, interacting with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, and responding to the contributions of others

Learning activities

Written tasks; online assessment; tests, oral assessment in groups