ATS2223 Italian intermediate 1
Faculty of Arts
ATS2223 Italian intermediate 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Prato. It needs ATS1222 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Prato
- Assessment
- No exam
- 10 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2223
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2223
1 unit list ATS2223 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or intermediate language competence
Overview
The unit consist of two sections: Intermediate 1 Language (50%) and Culture (50%):
- Language: this unit extends the basic language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - through the use of contemporary written, aural and audio-visual materials representing selected situations and registers, and aspects of Italian history and culture. You will consolidate and extend your grammatical knowledge and vocabulary at level A2 of the European Language Framework.
- Culture: an introduction to key aspects of medieval Italian history, society and culture and their connections to the present. In particular this unit introduces you to major medieval writers and artists, with a focus on the development of the Italian language, and on issues of gender, politics and social mobility.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Term 1 | Prato | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Quiz/QuizzesQuiz / Test10%
- In-class testQuiz / Test30%
- EssayWritten30%
- Oral Test/AssessmentPresentation30%
- Online quizQuiz / Test10%
- Online quizQuiz / Test15%
- In-class testQuiz / Test15%
- In-class testQuiz / Test30%
- Oral PresentationDemonstration10%
- EssayWritten20%
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 most everyday social situations with some confidence and fluency;
- 2
produce oral and written texts with varied tone and register;
- 3
read simply-structured literary texts and articles in periodicals;
- 4
use monolingual as well as bilingual dictionaries;
- 5
discuss medieval Italy and its cultural output in the European context as well as its legacy today.
Workload and teaching
- 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.
Where it fits
ATS2223 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Andrea Righi
- Dr Samuele Grassi
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Andrea Righi
- Dr Samuele Grassi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2223?
You need ATS1222 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2223?
ATS2223 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2224. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is ATS2223 offered?
In 2026, ATS2223 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Prato.
How much work is ATS2223?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2223 have an exam?
No. ATS2223 has 10 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2223?
ATS2223 is part of European languages.