ITALIAN 1
ITA1001
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop competence in basic communicative and comprehension skills. Teaching and group work are carried out in Italian and both written and audio-visual materials are used. The subject is equivalent to level A1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Brigid Maher
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: ITA1BEA, ITA1BE1, ITA2BE1, ITA3BE1
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: The running of this subject in the winter semester is subject to enrolment numbers, staff and funding availability.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The Italian Project 1a | Prescribed | Marin, T & Magnelli, S. 2013 | REVISED EDITION, EDILINGUA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to collaborate with a partner or in a group to perform oral and written tasks.
- Activities:
- Oral tasks; class activities and interaction
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Ability to communicate and process information in very simple day-to-day situations through spoken Italian.
- Activities:
- Oral tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Ability to communicate and process information in very simple day-to-day situations through written Italian
- Activities:
- Written assignments and online quizzes; written tests; vocabulary quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
04. Ability to read short, simple texts and to find specific information.
- Activities:
- Written assignments; written tests; class activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. Basic knowledge of Italian geography and customs.
- Activities:
- Oral tasks; class activities and interaction
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
06. Demonstrated understanding of and engagement with learning as a continuous, changing process.
- Activities:
- All assessment and class activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brigid Maher
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour final test (1400-word equivalent) | 35 | 06, 04 | |
| one 1-hour mid-semster test (800-word eqivalent) | 20 | 06, 04 | |
| oral tasks in class (800-word eqivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| written work and LMS quizzes (1000-word eqivalent) | 25 | 03, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brigid Maher
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Eight 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour final test (1400-word equivalent) | 35 | 06, 04 | |
| one 1-hour mid-semster test (800-word eqivalent) | 20 | 06, 04 | |
| oral tasks in class (800-word eqivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| written work and LMS quizzes (1000-word eqivalent) | 25 | 03, 06 |