Overview

In this unit you will consolidate and extend your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at level A1/A2 of the European language framework. You will also examine modern and contemporary Italy, through a focus on key economic, political, and cultural transformations. You will explore fields such as literature, cinema and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Andrea Righi

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Andrea Righi

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

interact in simple discussions and talk about aspects of daily life;

2.

utilise your knowledge of all areas of Italian grammar, with some fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing;

3.

critically analyse specific issues connected to national identity and gender in contemporary Italy;

4.

research, evaluate and utilise digital resources and social-media texts about Italian history, culture and society.

Teaching approach

Simulation or virtual practice
Enquiry-based learning
Case-based teaching
Problem-based learning
Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Culture Exercise/s
2 - Creative task
3 - Language exercise/s
4 - In class test/s
5 - Oral test/assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Tutorials
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

European languages (Italian studies)