Italian studies
Why study Italian studies?
If you are an undergraduate student with a strong academic record, Honours in Italian Studies gives you the opportunity to pursue a year long program of study (two years part-time) which combines coursework and research in a specialised area of knowledge. You can also elect to undertake a combined Honours year and gain expertise in two areas of study for a broad-ranging qualification. Complete the Honours program with a high overall grade to qualify for entry into the Masters by Research program, or, in cases of high achievement, direct entry into the PhD program.
Career opportunities
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Course information
Local students
Structure
Coursework
Three coursework subjects (60 credit points 50% of assessment)
A thesis (12 000 – 15 000 words)
The writing of a thesis, carried out under the guidance of a supervisor. The thesis is designed to test your potential to conduct individual academic research, and conceive and carry out a research plan, to analyse and interpret data, to construct arguments, and produce a substantial piece of work. 50% of assessment
Entry requirements
To apply for entry to honours you are expected to have completed a Bachelor Degree majoring in Italian with at least 130 credit points of Italian subjects with a B average or better.
How to apply
If you are interested in undertaking an honours year in Italian Studies you should:
- Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors
- Secure the agreement of a supervisor
- Apply in writing for admission by the first Monday in November in the year prior to starting Honours. Your letter should include:
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- Write a 200-300 word abstract of your thesis research topic (this is not binding)
- Statement of results
- Subjects you intend to study at Honours level
- If you wish to complete the course part-time or full-time
Applicants are admitted into Italian Studies Honours in both Semester One and Two.
Download an application form [PDF 1.9MB] or contact the European studies department on (03) 9479 2428 or europeanstudies@latrobe.edu.au for further information.
International students
Structure
Coursework
Three coursework subjects (60 credit points 50% of assessment)
A thesis (12 000 – 15 000 words)
The writing of a thesis, carried out under the guidance of a supervisor. The thesis is designed to test your potential to conduct individual academic research, and conceive and carry out a research plan, to analyse and interpret data, to construct arguments, and produce a substantial piece of work. 50% of assessment
Entry requirements
To apply for entry to honours you are expected to have completed a Bachelor Degree majoring in Italian with at least 130 credit points of Italian subjects with a B average or better.
How to apply
If you are interested in undertaking an honours year in Italian Studies you should:
- Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors
- Secure the agreement of a supervisor
- Apply in writing for admission by the first Monday in November in the year prior to starting Honours. Your letter should include:
-
- Write a 200-300 word abstract of your thesis research topic (this is not binding)
- Statement of results
- Subjects you intend to study at Honours level
- If you wish to complete the course part-time or full-time
Applicants are admitted into Italian Studies Honours in both Semester One and Two. Contact the Faculty Office for application form and information.
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Your study experience
Recent Honours topics in Italian
Recent Honours thesis topics in the Italian Program include: examination of the social construction of myth to explain Italo-Australian criminality; critical analysis of short stories by women published in literary journals during the Fascist and post-WWII periods; determination of the effects of the Counter-Reformation on the short stories of Ascanio De’ Mori; comparison of online newspaper reports on violent crimes in which Romanian migrants are the main suspects; analysis of the translation of an Italian novel into English and its film adaptation; migration of Italian speakers from Istria to Italy after WWII; the translation of male conversation in Australian literature into Italian.
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About the academic staff
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