ATS1221 Italian introductory 1
Faculty of Arts
ATS1221 Italian introductory 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1221
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1221
1 unit list ATS1221 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
The unit consists of two sections: language and culture.
Language: The unit provides an introduction to the basic language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing (Level A1 of the European language framework).
Culture: An overview of contemporary Italian social and political history and culture with a focus on national identity and deconstruction of myths and stereotypes.
This unit is specifically designed for those students who have little or no knowledge of the language.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Culture Exercise/sAssignment20%
- MultimediaMixed mode10%
- Language exercise/sAssignment20%
- In class test/sIn class test30%
- Oral test/assessmentPresentation20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
listen, speak, read and write basic Italian with reference to present, past and future events in a range of everyday situations;
- 2
read basic authentic texts for gist or for specific information;
- 3
identify the basic structural aspects of Italian;
- 4
recognise and utilise language learning and communication strategies;
- 5
critically analyse issues relating to Italy's collective national imagination;
- 6
search, identify, evaluate and utilise reliable digital and social-media resources for the study of Italian history, culture and society.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops12 hours
- Tutorials48 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement. In Summer and Winter this unit is taught in intensive mode.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
There are required texts for this unit. Required texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore (https://www.monash.edu/retail/books) and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
Where it fits
ATS1221 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Luigi Gussago
- Unit Coordinators
- Luigi Gussago
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1221?
ATS1221 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS1221?
ATS1221 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS1222. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is ATS1221 offered?
In 2023, ATS1221 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1221?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1221 have an exam?
No. ATS1221 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1221?
ATS1221 is part of European languages.