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:
- communicate simply in Italian, including describing people, places and daily routines;
- comprehend written and multimedia Italian texts describing people, places and aspects of Italian life and culture;
- describe aspects of Italy's geographical diversity and relevant aspects of Italian society and culture including places of cultural, historical or artistic significance;
- understand some basic linguistic features of the Italian language and relevant meta-linguistic terminology; and
- demonstrate general expertise in critical thinking and reflective learning through an awareness, identification, and appreciation of differences between their own language/culture and the target language/culture.
Indicative Assessment
- In-class tests (40) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Continuous assessment (online) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Oral assessment (25) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Pre-class, in-class, and post-class activities (15) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 4 hours of class time per week, and
b) 82 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Gruppo Italiaidea, New Italian Espresso (beginner and pre-intermediate, Italian course for English speakers), Textbook with CD and Workbook, Firenze: Alma Edizioni, Updated Edition, 2021.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4080 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5280 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3629 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
