This multimedia course develops students' communication skills in Italian through practice in the recognition and production of different registers of the language. Idioms and registers will be studied in relation to their socio-cultural and historical framework. The course also outlines Italian linguistic history, Italy's dialects and today's neo-standard Italian. The study of different types of written and audio-visual texts (photographs, films, poems, short stories, interviews, critical reviews) will increase students' comprehension and literacy skills in Italian while also increasing their knowledge of Italian society. Specific topics covered may vary from year to year. The course may be completed more than once if a different topic is studied each time.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. understand a wide range of demanding texts (written/visual; aural/oral) on contemporary issues;
2. appreciate distinction of style, genres and recognize implicit meaning in a variety of factual and literary texts;
3. use accurate Italian grammar in written and spoken production;
4. demonstrate orally and in writing their ability to use lexicon appropriately according to style, register, context and genre;
5. express themselves fluently and spontaneously in class interaction;
6. conduct research and deliver well-structured oral presentations and written texts.

Examination Material or equipment

No reading materials are permitted during the Oral Exam.

Required Resources

There are two prescribed textbooks for this course:

1. the novel Una donna by Sibilla Aleramo, published by Universale Economica Feltrinelli
2. the film Vogliamo anche le rose by Alina Marazzi

Additional resources and reading material are available on the WATTLE site. 

Recommended Resources

A list of resources and links to resources are available on the WATTLE site.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• individual written feedback
• oral feedback in class to the group
• individual oral feedback when requested
• focus groups in class and class representatives meeting with Head of School or when necessary

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

Welcome to ITAL3015! This multimedia course develops your communication skills in Italian through practice in the recognition and production of different registers of the language. The study of different types of written and audio-visual texts (photographs, films, novels, interviews, critical reviews) will increase your comprehension and literacy skills in Italian while also increasing your knowledge of Italian society. Specific topics covered vary from year to year. The course may be completed more than once if a different topic is studied each time. This year, we focus on women in Italian society.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Attività del martedì Introduzione al corso Introduzione al contesto storico Introduzione al romanzo Attività del venerdì Attivitá varie in preparazione alla visione del film	E’ necessario che gli studenti leggano i capitoli che verranno discussi durante l’ora di lezione prima della lezione e che facciano TUTTI i compiti assegnati settimana per settimana. Compiti per martedì settimana 2: leggere capitoli 1, 2, 3 di Parte prima di Una donna e rispondere alle domande sul sito WATTLE
2	Attività del martedì Discussione delle domande di comprensione, analisi di capitoli 1, 2, 3 di Parte prima di Una donna Riflessione grammaticale: Passato prossimo e imperfetto Attività del venerdì Visione del film	Compiti per martedì settimana 3: Leggere capitoli 4, 5, 6 di parte prima di Una donna e rispondere alle domande sul sito WATTLE
3	Attività del martedì Discussione e analisi di capitoli 4, 5, 6 di parte prima di Una donna Riflessione grammaticale: Pronomi personali Attività del venerdì discussione e analisi del film Vogliamo anche le rose (riferirsi a dispense e materiale sul sito WATTLE)	Compiti per martedì settimana 4: Leggere capitoli 7, 8, 9 di parte prima di Una donna e rispondere alle domande sul sito WATTLE
4	Attività del martedì Discussione e analisi di capitoli 7, 8, 9 di parte prima di Una donna Riflessione grammaticale: il congiuntivo Attività del venerdì discussione e analisi del film Vogliamo anche le rose (riferirsi a dispense e materiale sul sito WATTLE)	Compiti per martedì settimana 5: PREPARARSI PER IL TEST PER LA SETTIMANA PROSSIMA (SETTIMANA 5)
5	Attività del martedì IN-CLASS TEST Attività del venerdì discussione e analisi del film Vogliamo anche le rose (riferirsi a dispense e materiale sul sito WATTLE)	IN-CLASS TEST Compiti per martedì settimana 6: leggere capitoli 10, 11, 12 di Parte seconda di Una donna e rispondere alle domande sul sito WATTLE
6	Attività del martedì Discussione e analisi di capitoli capitoli 10, 11, 12 di Parte seconda di Una donna Riflessioni grammaticali: Periodo ipotetico Attività del venerdì discussione e analisi del film Vogliamo anche le rose (riferirsi a dispense e materiale sul sito WATTLE)	Compiti per martedì settimana 7: leggere capitoli 13,14,15 di Parte seconda di Una donna e rispondere alle domande sul sito WATTLE
7	Attività del martedì Analisi e discussione di capitoli 13,14,15 di Parte seconda di Una donna Riflessioni grammaticali: Periodo ipotetico Attività del venerdì discussione e analisi del film Vogliamo anche le rose (riferirsi a dispense e materiale sul sito WATTLE)	Compiti per martedì settimana 8: leggere capitoli 16,17,18, 19 di Parte seconda di Una donna e rispondere alle domande sul sito WATTLE COMPITI per la settimana prossima (settimana 8 per giovedí): Scrivere una prima stesura o appunti per il saggio che verranno discussi in classe
8	Attività del martedì Analisi e discussione di capitoli capitoli 16,17,18, 19 di Parte seconda di Una donna Attività del venerdì LABORATORIO DI SCRITTURA	Compiti per settimana 9: Lavorare al saggio
9	Attività del martedì PAUSA (non si fa lezione per darvi tempo di lavorare al saggio) Attività del venerdì Visione e discussione di altri documentari sul femminismo	ESSAY/SAGGIO DA CONSEGNARE 9 maggio Compiti per martedì settimana 10: Leggere capitoli 20,21, 22 di parte terza di Una donna rispondere alle domande sul sito WATTLE
10	Attività del martedì Analisi e discussione di capitoli 20,21, 22 di parte terza di Una donna ripasso per il Test Attività del venerdì Visione e discussione di altri documentari sul femminismo	Compiti per martedì settimana 11: PREPARARSI PER IL TEST
11	Attività del martedì IN-CLASS TEST Attività del venerdì PAUSA (non si fa lezione)	IN-CLASS TEST PREPARARSI PER L’ESAME ORALE PER LA SETTIMANA PROSSIMA (SETTIMANA 12)
12	Attività del martedì Esercizi di discussione verranno usati come preparazione per l'esame orale Attività del venerdì ESAME ORALE/ORAL EXAM	ESAME ORALE/ORAL EXAM

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
IN-CLASS TEST (Mid Semester)	20 %	26/03/2019	02/04/2019	1, 2, 3, 4, 6
ESSAY	30 %	09/05/2019	20/05/2019	1, 2, 3, 4, 6
IN-CLASS TEST ( End of Semester)	20 %	21/05/2019	28/05/2019	1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Oral Exam (End of Semester)	20 %	30/05/2019	03/06/2019	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Pre-class, in-class, and post-class activities	10 %	01/01/2021	01/01/2021	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using 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. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Examination(s)

NO formal examination during exam period.

Assessment Task 1

IN-CLASS TEST (Mid Semester)

This test counts for 20% towards the final grade for this course.The test is based ENTIRELY on the material discussed in class and on the pre-class activities students are asked to complete up to this point. The test will include a reading comprehension exercise and short answers designed to demonstrate your critical understanding of Part One of the novel Una donna. The test will provide you with the opportunity to receive feedback midway into the semester.

Assessment Task 2

ESSAY

Essay questions are available on WATTLE

For guidelines and suggestions on how to plan and write an essay please see http://www.anu.edu.au/students/learning-development/writing-assessment.

For guidelines and information about academic integrity please see http://www.anu.edu.au/students/learning-development/academic-integrity/using-sources.

Assessment rubrics:

Available on WATTLE

Word limit (where applicable): 1500-2000 words

Value: 30%

Presentation requirements: Essays are to be submitted double spaced with at least 2cm margins.

Referencing requirements: Referencing in the essay should be consistent and follow ONE system (e.g., MLA style sheet; Harvard, etc.).

Assessment Task 3

IN-CLASS TEST ( End of Semester)

This test counts for 20% towards the final grade for this course. The test will be based ENTIRELY on the material we discussed in class and on the pre-class activities you were asked to complete during the semester. The test will include a reading comprehension exercise and short answers designed to demonstrate your critical understanding of the novel Una donna

Assessment Task 4

Oral Exam (End of Semester)

The oral exam will last 20 minutes and will be recorded. It counts 20% towards the final grade for this course. Students will be asked to discuss topics covered in the course

Assessment Task 5

Pre-class, in-class, and post-class activities

Completion of all assigned pre-class and post-class activities, regular attendance and active participation to in-class activities will count 10% towards the final grade for this course. Pre-class activities concerning the novel Una donna are to be completed on-line in the WATTLE site and are regularly checked by the lecturer. Completion of all other assigned pre-class and post-class activities are recorded during class time.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) as submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Assignments will be returned within 2 weeks in class and/or online.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Students may not resubmit some or all assignments.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students