Key facts
UNE unit code: ITAL202
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Join millions of people worldwide who speak Italian for business or in their daily lives.
This is the second intermediate language unit that develops your ability to communicate in and understand Italian at an enhanced level.
This unit completes the revision of grammatical areas introduced in first-year Italian and continues a focus on the reading and appreciation of appropriate texts.
You will further develop your knowledge of Italian culture through the use of intermediate texts for language practice dealing with various aspects of Italian history, arts and lifestyle.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Students with existing competence in Italian (including HSC Italian Beginners) who are unsure of their current level of competence should contact the discipline convenor to request a placement test.
First language (Italian) speakers may not enrol in Italian language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Students may be able to obtain credit for their prior knowledge of the language under the University Admission Credit and Enrolment Guidelines.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- further utilise intermediate structures and functions of the Italian language;
- demonstrate further understanding of modern Italian language and the use of forms and expressions in colloquial interaction at an intermediate level; and
- demonstrate further knowledge of Italian culture through the use of intermediate texts for language practice dealing with various aspects of Italian history, arts and lifestyle.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Essay (350 words); summary (250 words) of an article in Italian. No. Words: 600 |
| Language Assessment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Essay (350 words); summary (250 words) of an article in Italian. No. Words: 600 |
| Oral Task | Yes | 10% | Trimester 2, On Campus | Conducted face-to-face. No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
| Oral Task | Yes | 10% | Trimester 2, Online | Conducted online or by telephone. No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
| Take Home Exam | Yes | 50% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 3000 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
The New Italian Project 2b-Student Book, Workbook, DVD, Audio CD & Interactive Version
ISBN: 9788831496902
Marin T, Ruggieri L, Magnelli S, Edilingua 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
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