Italian Studies
Year
Type
Major, Minor, Sub-Major
Description
The study of Italian will enable students to gain an insight into and an appreciation of a dynamic European society and culture. Furthermore, a sound knowledge of Italian, the most widely spoken language in Australia after English, will prove of great benefit to students in a number of fields such as education, communications, business and marketing, information management, health sciences or other areas.
Prerequisite(s)
Italian 1A has no prerequisites. The prerequisites for proceeding to Italian 1B, 2B, 3B and 4B are respectively 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A Italian courses. LANG 1027 Italian 2B (or equivalent) is the prerequisite for enrolment in LANG 3018 Italy: Close-up: Cinematic Identities and Cultures. LANG 1027 Italian 1B (or equivalent) is the prerequisite for Italian In-Country. LANG 1028 Italian 2B is the prerequisite for enrolment in LANG 3028 Languages Research Project.
Assumed Knowledge
Students who have completed the beginners' stream (1A and 1B) or have studied Italian at Stage 2 level of the SACE certificate or equivalent must enrol in the 2A and 2B Italian sequence.
Courses
| Course | Area and cat no. | Units | Level | References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian 1A | LANG 1026 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| Italian 1B | LANG 1027 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| Italian In-Country | LANG 2035 | 9 | 2 | Note(s): 3,4,5 | |
| Italian 2A | LANG 1029 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| Italian 2B | LANG 1028 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| Italian 3A | LANG 3012 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 1 | |
| Italy Close-up: Cinematic Identities and Cultures | LANG 3018 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Italian 3B | LANG 3013 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 1 | |
| Languages Research Project | LANG 3028 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Italian 4A | LANG 3014 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Italian 4B | LANG 3015 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Professional Language Application Project A | LANG 3016 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Professional Language Application Project B | LANG 3017 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
Rules
Nil
Notes
- Students must complete both Italian 3A and Italian 3B level courses (or equivalent) for the major in Italian Studies.
- Italian is available as a general studies major (8 courses), sub-major (6 courses) and a minor (4 courses) to both beginners and continuing students (eg SACE Stage 2 Italian or equivalent). To complete a major/sub-major as a beginner with little or no previous knowledge of Italian, students normally enrol in Italian 1A and 1B in their first year and choose a further 4 or 6 Level 2 and 3 Italian courses in subsequent years. Students who have completed SACE Stage 2 Italian or equivalent normally enrol in Italian 2A and 2B in their first year and complete their major/sub-major from the list of Level 2 or 3 Italian courses in subsequent years. Italian Studies can also be combined with approved courses from International Studies and taken toward a major/sub-major in Languages and Culture Studies see Languages and Culture Studies major.
- The offering of Italian In-Country and some Level 3 courses will be subject to a minimum number of enrolments and these may be offered in alternate years.
- Italian In-Country is studied in Italy, in a tertiary institution specialising in the teaching of Italian to foreigners, with airfares, accommodation and other in-country costs borne by the student. Eligible students should apply for scholarships through the International Office.
- Successful completion of Italian In-Country does not automatically permit students to bypass enrolment in Italian courses at the subsequent level. That is to say, on completion of Italian In-Country a student would not automatically move from Italian 1B to Italian 3A, bypassing 2A/2B. However, students may apply for advanced placement if they have achieved high scores, ie. Distinction or above, in Italian In-Country. Even if a student does not achieve advanced placement however, Italian In-Country will provide the opportunity to improve proficiency levels and grades, and gain benefit from an approved immersion experience.
