ATS1230 Intensive introductory Italian 2 (in country)
Faculty of Arts
ATS1230 Intensive introductory Italian 2 (in country) is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Summer A at Prato. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A
- Prato
- 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 ATS1230
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1230
No unit lists ATS1230 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1222 or equivalent units.
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Prato | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Online quizzes (Italian culture)Quiz / Test20%
- Creative TaskExercise15%
- Online quizzes (Language)Quiz / Test10%
- In-class testsQuiz / Test40%
- Oral assessmentDemonstration15%
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 their 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
- 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. + Additional requirements + This unit is taught intensively at Prato
Where it fits
ATS1230 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Samuele Grassi
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Samuele Grassi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1230?
ATS1230 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS1230 offered?
In 2026, ATS1230 runs in Summer A at Prato.
How much work is ATS1230?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1230 have an exam?
No. ATS1230 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1230?
ATS1230 is part of European languages.