The aims of the course are to extend students' fluency and accuracy in spoken and written Italian, to promote a deeper linguistic and cultural sensitivity in social interactions in Italian and to introduce students to Italian history and history of the language. Class time is divided between interactive language work, focus and reflection on form, and a series of lectures on history, language and culture aimed at developing students' understanding of the origins of the Italian state and its rich historical, linguistic, artistic and cultural background.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate their understanding of extended speech, including lectures in Italian about Italian history and the history of Italians in Canton Ticino, and current affairs programs and films using a variety of registers and spoken Italian.
- Demonstrate their clear grasp of Italian grammar and related linguistic terminology.
- Identify and produce complex linguistic structures orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate their command of a wide range of vocabulary, idioms and Italian gestures; phonetics and phonology of Italian.
- Conduct independent research, elaborate it and compose clear, analytical essays comparing issues and different perspective linked to Italian history.
- Compose clear, analytical essays comparing issues and different perspective linked to Switzerland and Ticino.
Indicative Assessment
Two take home written assignments:
One linked to the Swiss Embassy Essay Competition, 1000 words (20%) [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6]
One-semester-long individual written research project, 1500 words (20%) [LOs 1, 2, 3, 5] with an
Oral presentation linked to Italian cultural history (15%) [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Class review test (20%) [LO 2]
In-class oral assessment on current affairs (15%) [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4]
And at home preparation of exercises for class (10%) [LOs 2, 3]
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Workload
3 hours of classes plus 1 hour of audio-visual activities per week, plus 6 hours of regular work per week outside class.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
De Giuli, A., Guastalla, Naddeo, C.M., Nuovo Magari (livello intermedio e avanzato), Textbook with CD, Firenze: Alma Edizioni, 2013Preliminary Reading
Baldoni and Santipolo. Note di Storia, Italiana per Stranieri. Perugia Guerra, 2004
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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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1252 | 20 Jul 2015 | 07 Aug 2015 | 31 Aug 2015 | 30 Oct 2015 | In Person | N/A |