This course provides an introduction to Italian language and culture. It is designed to give learners the knowledge and skills required to use Italian in a variety of daily contexts. The methodology employed adopts an Intercultural Perspective and integrates a Communicative Approach, aiming to develop all language skills, with linguistic reflection.
Use is made of different media and authentic texts, in addition to the prescribed course materials. Class time is divided between interactive language work, linguistic and cultural reflection and computer aided language learning.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Communicate simply in Italian daily contexts including describing people, places and daily routines.
- Comprehend written and multimedia in Italian texts describing people, places and aspects of Italian life and culture.
- Understand aspects of Italian society and culture.
- Appreciate Italy's geographical diversity and places of cultural, historical and artistic significance.
- Understand some basic linguistic features of the Italian language and relevant meta-linguistic terminology.
- Understand basic pragmatic aspects of the Italian.
Indicative Assessment
In class quizzes (/grammar/culture/geography 30%) [LOs 3, 4, 5]
In class reading/listening /writing tests 20% [LOs 2, 3, 4, 5]
One recorded oral test (15%) [LOs 1, 3, 5, 6]
Online glossary and regular workbook exercises (15%) [LOs 5, 2]
One multimedia (visual/written/aural) assignment: Speaking postcard (20%) [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
4 hours of classes and an average of 6 hours of study outside of class time.
Prescribed Texts
Gruppo
Italiaidea, New Italian Espresso (beginner and pre-intermediate,
Italian course for English speakers), Textbook with CD and Workbook,
Firenze:
Alma Edizioni, 2014
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3576 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1068 | 16 Feb 2015 | 06 Mar 2015 | 31 Mar 2015 | 29 May 2015 | In Person | N/A |
