Overview

The unit consists of two sections: language and culture. Language: The unit provides an introduction to the basic language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing (Level A1 of the European language framework). Culture: An overview of contemporary Italian social and political history and culture with a focus on national … For more content click the Read More button below. This unit is specifically designed for those students who have little or no knowledge of the language.

Offerings

T3-58-PRATO-ON-BLK

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Samuele Grassi

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Samuele Grassi

Notes

  • This unit is an international study program at Prato that requires an application to be enrolled and may incur additional cost.
  • This unit is taught either in intensive mode or across standard teaching periods. For intensive mode teaching dates, please refer to the non-standard dates website for the census date and information regarding financial penalties.

Learning outcomes

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

listen, speak, read and write basic Italian with reference to present, past and future events in a range of everyday situations;

2.

read basic authentic texts for gist or for specific information;

3.

identify the basic structural aspects of Italian;

4.

recognise and utilise language learning and communication strategies;

5.

critically analyse issues relating to Italy's collective national imagination;

6.

search, identify, evaluate and utilise reliable digital and social-media resources for the study of Italian history, culture and society.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Cultural exercises
2 - Portfolio
3 - Languages exercises
4 - In Class Test
5 - Oral Test/Assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
International study tour cost estimate for planning purposes - $4,300
Expenses of a personal nature (e.g. visas, entrance fees, meals etc.) may also be at participant's expense unless specifically included in the tour arrangements.

Availability in areas of study

Italian studies
International studies