The aim of this course is to deepen and build upon the introductory grounding in Italian that students have gained by completing their first year of Italian, or equivalent. Audiovisual material and computer aided language teaching are incorporated into the classroom, and the course includes study of Italian songs to further students' linguistic and cultural learning. Active language production is encouraged in classroom situations such as role playing, structured conversations and reading and writing activities. Class time is divided between interactive language work, linguistic reflection and Italian culture and society. The assessment is designed to optimise learning through tasks that presume a holistic conception of language and culture learning.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. understand a range of short texts, written, aural and visual on different topics relating to linguistic and cultural areas related to familiar matters (Italian youth and the Internet; study work and leisure; health and eating habits; living in Italy; immigration);
2. converse spontaneously on familiar topics;
3. produce brief fluent and accurate presentations describing experiences or expressing their critical opinion on events, people and texts;
4. describe with grammatical, lexical and cultural coherence and accuracy their reactions to a repertoire of Italian songs (folk, pop, lyrical) and films; and
5. produce brief creative texts.

Required Resources

Textbook and Workbook for: New Italian Espresso 2 (Intermediate and Advanced Italian course for English speakers), Italy, Alma Edizioni, 2018 (Also available in E-book format)

Staff Feedback

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

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

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

All work submitted must be the student's own work, completed without the help of others (including others with language abilities), and without the use of Google translate (or other similar websites). Improper collaboration or use of external materials of this nature constitutes academic misconduct and will be dealt with in accordance with ANU policy.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction to the ITAL 2005 Grammar revision: il passato prossimo Le mie vacanze estive, La canzone italiana
2	Dal libro di testo NIE: unità 1 “Ti ricordi?” Grammatica: il passato prossimo e l’imperfetto La canzone italiana
3	Dal libro di testo NIE 2: unità 1 “Ti ricordi?” Grammatica: il passato prossimo e l’imperfetto Caffè culturale e videocorso La canzone italiana
4	Dal libro di testo NIE 2: unità 3 “Egregio Dottor...” Grammatica: il futuro semplice La canzone italiana: Lucio Dalla e la sua canzone L’anno che verrà	Quiz 1
5	Dal libro di testo NIE 2: unità 3 “Egregio Dottor...” Grammatica: il futuro semplice, i pronomi diretti e indiretti La canzone italiana
6	Dal libro di testo NIE 1: unità 14 “Casa dolce casa” Grammatica: il condizionale presente La canzone italiana	In-class test 1
7	La canzone italiana: canzoni presentate dagli studenti oralmente con power point presentation	Oral presentation of an Italian song
8	Dal libro di testo NIE 2: unità 4 “Colpo di fulmine” Grammatica: mentre, durante, stare per + infinito
9	Dal libro di testo NIE 2: unità 4 “Colpo di fulmine” Dal libro di testo NIE 1: unità 15 “Vivere in Italia” Grammatica: Il passato prossimo dei verbi modali, l’imperativo	Quiz 2
10	Dal libro di testo NIE 1: unità 15 “Vivere in Italia” Dal libro di testo NIE: unità 6 “Do you speak Italian” Grammatica: L’imperativo , il trapassato prossimo, i pronomi combinati
11	Dal libro di testo NIE 2: unità 6 “Do you speak Italian” Grammatica: il trapassato prossimo, i pronomi combinati, il congiuntivo presente dei verbi Essere e Avere	In-class test 2
12	Dialoghi in coppia	Dialogues

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
1. In-class quizzes (20%)	20 %	1, 4, 5
2. In-class writing tests (25%)	25 %	1, 3, 4, 5
3. Oral presentation of an Italian song (20%)	20 %	1, 2, 3, 4
4. Dialogues (25%)	25 %	1, 2, 3, 4
5. Participation (10%)	10 %	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

* 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

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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.

Assessment Task 1

1. In-class quizzes (20%)

Two quizzes (10% each), run in class in Week 4 (conducted online) and Week 9, will test your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and culture, as well as your reading and listening skills with a series of exercises such as T/F, multiple choice, fill-in the blanks, etc. Duration: 40 mins

Assessment Task 2

2. In-class writing tests (25%)

Two in-class writing tests, run in class in Weeks 6 (10%) and 11 (15%), involve writing a composition of 250~300 words about topic relating to the content of the course (drawn from the titles provided), and grammar exercises. Duration: 50 mins.

Assessment Task 3

3. Oral presentation of an Italian song (20%)

You will choose an Italian song and present it in week 7 in front of the class. Be ready to give information about the singer, the song, its meaning, the main theme(s), the historical context in which it was written, and why you chose it. Prepare a PPT presentation with essential information and a bibliography. No flashcards are permitted. Length: 10 mins

Assessment Task 4

4. Dialogues (25%)

This oral assessment will consist of two parts, both conducted in Week 12

1.    A dialogue with a partner. You will be asked to work with a partner to prepare dialogues based on a set of topics relating to the material covered in the course. On the day of the oral you and your partner will be given 3 of those topics, and you will have 5-8 minutes to practise before presenting the three dialogues to the examiner.

2.    A dialogue with the examiner about the content of the course, based on a set of questions you are given.

Assessment Task 5

5. Participation (10%)

Attendance and participation in class discussion; completion of pre-class, in-class and post-class activities including workbook exercises.

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The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to 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 be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, 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 Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

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Hardcopy Submission

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Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. 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.

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