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ITAL101 Italian Language 1A

Updated: 07 December 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
21 April 2013 23 April 2013 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 None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ITAL100
Notes

no previous knowledge of Italian required
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Anna Cavallaro (acavalla@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit is for students with little or no knowledge of Italian. Study of the unit will acquaint students with basic grammatical structures and provide practice in modern Italian language as used in colloquial interaction. Students are also introduced to Italian culture through texts dealing with various aspects of Italian history, arts and lifestyle.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Shrink Wrapped Package(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

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: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Pocket Oxford Italian Dictionary
ISBN: 9780199576166
Oxford University Press 4th ed. 2010
Note: Or Collins Pocket Italian Dictionary, 6th ed.
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Collins Pocket Italian Dictionary
ISBN: 9780007325009
Harper Collins Trade 6th ed. 2010
Note: Or Pocket Oxford Italian Dictionary, 4th ed.
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , 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
Online Assessment 10% On/Off Campus
Assessment Notes
4 online quizzes
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Oral Test 10% On/Off 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. utilise elementary structures and functions of the Italian language, including grammatical structures such as nouns, adjectives, articles, and present and perfect tenses of verbs;
  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. experience the acquisition of an introduction to Italian culture through the use of texts for language practice dealing with various aspects of Italian history, arts and lifestyle; and
  4. benefit from an understanding of language acquisition that will facilitate further language and non-language learning.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will gain an elementary knowledge of Italian language and culture. 		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 both 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
Students 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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