ATS1222 Italian introductory 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS1222 Italian introductory 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS1221 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1222
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS1222
1 unit list ATS1222 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
The unit consolidates and extends listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at level A1/A2 of the European language framework.
It also provides a deeper knowledge of contemporary Italy, through a focus on key economic and cultural sectors, such as cinema and TV, music, food, fashion and design, tourism, and football.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Moodle lessons on Italian culture20%
- Cultural project10%
- Continuous language assessment - online10%
- Continuous language assessment - in class tests40%
- Dialogue in Italian20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
interact in simple discussions and talk about aspects of daily life;
- 2
utilise your knowledge of all areas of Italian grammar, with some fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing;
- 3
critically analyse specific issues connected to national identity and gender in contemporary Italy;
- 4
research, evaluate and utilise digital resources and social-media texts about Italian history, culture and society.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Workshops6 hours
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. A unit requires on average five/six hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Language textbook
Where it fits
ATS1222 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Francesco Ricatti
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Francesco Ricatti
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1222?
You need ATS1221 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS1222?
ATS1222 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2223. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is ATS1222 offered?
In 2020, ATS1222 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1222?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1222 have an exam?
No. ATS1222 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1222?
ATS1222 is part of Italian studies.