ATS2226 Italian proficient 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS2226 Italian proficient 2 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS2225 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2226
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2226
2 units list ATS2226 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or equivalent language competence
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The unit will consist of two integrated and complementary sections: Culture and Language.
Culture: an introduction to Italian history, culture and society in the twentieth century, through the critical analysis of important cultural texts.
Language: practical language acquisition and improved knowledge of grammatical structures at level B1/B2 of the European Framework, through oral practice and the use of contemporary written, aural and audiovisual materials representing a variety of social situations and registers.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Culture Exercise/sAssignment20%
- Essay20%
- In class test/sIn class test40%
- Oral test/assessmentPresentation20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Utilise grammatical concepts and vocabulary at a level equivalent to B1/B2 of the European language framework;
- 2
Competently communicate at a level equivalent to B1/B2 of the European language framework;
- 3
Analyse and discuss the interrelation between history and cultural production in 20th century Italy;
- 4
Critically and creatively analyse cultural texts of historical relevance.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials48 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- 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 students in enquiry-based learning, where they will be encouraged to use their 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 allows students to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit allows students to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
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).
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 are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
Where it fits
ATS2226 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Luigi Gussago
- Chief Examiners
- Luigi Gussago
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2226?
You need ATS2225 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2226?
ATS2226 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS3083 and ATS3269. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is ATS2226 offered?
In 2023, ATS2226 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2226?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2226 have an exam?
No. ATS2226 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2226?
ATS2226 is part of European languages.