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 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Prato. It needs ATS2223 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- 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 ATS2224
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2224
1 unit 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 you to the works of major Italian authors, artists and philosophers from the 15th to the 18th century.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second 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
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
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials48 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.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
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).
Where it fits
ATS2224 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Samuele Grassi
- Dr Andrea Pagani
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Barbara Pezzotti
- Dr Samuele Grassi
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 1 unit, including ATS3225. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is ATS2224 offered?
In 2026, ATS2224 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Prato.
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 10 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2224?
ATS2224 is part of European languages.