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 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS1221 or ATS2229 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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
Prohibition: You are not permitted to take classes that are below your language proficiency level.
Overview
In this unit you will consolidate and extend your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at level A1/A2 of the European language framework.
You will also examine modern and contemporary Italy, through a focus on key economic, political, and cultural transformations. You will explore fields such as literature, cinema and TV, music, and new media among other topics.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Culture Exercise/sExercise20%
- Creative taskArtefact15%
- Language exercise/sExercise10%
- In class test/sQuiz / Test40%
- Oral test/assessmentPresentation15%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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
- Tutorials48 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
Learning resources
Required resources
The unit will use specific software applications. Instructions will be given to you on how to access and install relevant software.
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-merchandise-store/Textbooks) 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
ATS1222 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Andrea Righi
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Andrea Righi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1222?
You need ATS1221 or ATS2229 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 5 units in all.
When is ATS1222 offered?
In 2026, 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 European languages.