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ITAL102 Italian Language 1B

Updated: 26 March 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
10 September 2010 12 September 2010 Non-Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites ITAL101 or equivalent
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ITAL100
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Anna Cavallaro (acavalla@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit extends the knowledge gained in ITAL101 of the structure and function of the Italian language. Students' knowledge of grammar and syntax will be extended, along with a greater awareness of Italian culture through texts.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Shrink Wrapped Package(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

In giro per l'Italia
ISBN: 9780074263495
Lazzarino, G. and others, McGraw-Hill 2nd ed. 2006
Note: Package includes: Text (ISBN 9780073194196); and Laboratory Manual/Workbook (ISBN 9780073192307).
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Pocket Oxford Italian Dictionary
ISBN: 9780198614364
Oxford University Press 3rd ed. 2006
Note: Or Collins Express Italian Dictionary, 2nd ed.
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Collins Pocket Italian Dictionary
ISBN: 9780007253456
Harper Collins Trade 2nd ed. 2007
Note: Or Pocket Oxford Italian Dictionary, 3rd ed.
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 4 5% Off Campus
Assessment Notes
Oral assignment, approximately 5 minutes
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Assignment 5 5% Off Campus
Assessment Notes
Oral assignment, approximately 5 minutes
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Online Assessment 10% On/Off Campus
Assessment Notes
4 online language quizzes
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Oral Examination 10% On Campus
Assessment Notes
Oral test, approximately 10 minutes
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Written Language Assignment 1 10% On/Off Campus 350
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Written Language Assignment 2 10% On/Off Campus 350
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Written Language Assignment 3 10% On/Off Campus 350
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Written Language Examination 2 hrs 50% On/Off Campus
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate a more complete understanding of the structure and function of the Italian language, as study of this unit will acquaint the student with grammatical forms and structures not dealt with in ITAL 101 such as the future, future perfect, imperfect, pluperfect, and conditional tenses, subjunctive modes, uses of the infinitive, gerunds and syntactical forms;
  2. practise the use of modern Italian language, in particular in regard to the above grammatical structures but also in regard to the use of forms and expressions used in colloquial interaction;
  3. gain further experience of Italian culture through the use of texts for language practice dealing with various aspects of Italian history, arts and lifestyle;
  4. continue and further the experience of language acquisition to facilitate future language and non-language learning.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will expand the elementary knowledge of Italian language and culture previously acquired in ITAL101. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication in Italian is the prime objective of the unit. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will be introduced to aspects of Italian culture. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will have access to and use discussion fora and other online resources. 		True
5 Life-Long Learning
The work undertaken in this unit encourages students to develop a life-long interest in learning, particularly about the Italian language and Italian culture. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Learning grammatical structures and applying them in speaking and writing involves problem solving skills at various levels. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
By developing students' intercultural awareness this unit will also develop their sense of social responsibility. 		True
8 Team Work
Learners in this unit (in class for on-campus students and during Intensive School periods for off-campus students) will be engaged in pair and group work as part of the regular learning process. All students will also interact by accessing the discussion board of this unit. 		True
   

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