Overview

The unit consolidates and extends listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at level A1/A2 of the European language framework. It also provides a deeper knowledge of contemporary Italy, through a focus on key economic and cultural sectors, such as cinema and TV, music, food, fashion and design, tourism, and football.

Offerings

SSA-02-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.

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

2.

Utilise their 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

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

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

International studies
Italian studies