ATS2224 Italian intermediate 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS2224 Italian intermediate 2 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS2223 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2224
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2224
2 units list ATS2224 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or equivalent language competence
Overview
The unit will consist of two sections: Intermediate 2 Language (50%) and Culture (50%).
Language: extend on language acquisition through the use of contemporary written, aural and audio-visual materials representing selected situations and registers, and aspects of Italian history and culture; consolidation and extension of grammatical knowledge and vocabulary at level A2/B1 of the European Language Framework;
Culture: an introduction to key aspects of Italian history, society and culture with a focus on the Renaissance and the Enlightenment and their connections to the present. This unit will introduce students to the works of major Italian authors, artists and philosophers from the 15th to the 18th century.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Language Test15%
- Online Language Quizzes10%
- Oral Presentation Language10%
- Culture Essay20%
- Online Culture Quizzes15%
- End of Semester Test30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
communicate (listen, speak, read and write) competently on a range of topics relevant to Italian society;
- 2
extend, consolidate and utilise your knowledge of grammatical concepts and vocabulary with reasonable fluency in reading and writing;
- 3
use monolingual as well as bilingual dictionaries;
- 4
critically examine the cultural and artistic output and the endure legacy of the Italian Renaissance and the Enlightenment in the European contest.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Seminars24 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
New Italian Espresso Level 2 - Textbook, Alma Edizioni (by Maria Bali, Giovanna Rizzo, et al.)
Where it fits
ATS2224 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Barbara Pezzotti
- Unit Coordinators
- Miss Angela Viora
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2224?
You need ATS2223 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2224?
ATS2224 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS3058 and ATS3225. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is ATS2224 offered?
In 2020, ATS2224 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2224?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2224 have an exam?
No. ATS2224 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2224?
ATS2224 is part of Italian studies.