ATS2229 Intensive introductory Italian 1 (in country)
Faculty of Arts
ATS2229 Intensive introductory Italian 1 (in country) is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Prato. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- 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 ATS2229
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ATS2229
1 unit list ATS2229 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: Or equivalent units.
Overview
The unit consists of two sections: language and culture.
Language: The unit provides an introduction to the basic language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing (Level A1 of the European language framework).
Culture: An overview of contemporary Italian social and political history and culture with a focus on national identity and deconstruction of myths and stereotypes.
This unit is specifically designed for those students who have little or no knowledge of the language.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester (Northern) | Prato | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Analytical exerciseExercise15%
- Video essayArtefact15%
- Language exerciseExercise15%
- In-class testQuiz / Test30%
- Interactive Oral AssessmentPresentation25%
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
Listen, speak, read and write basic Italian with reference to present, past and future events in a range of everyday situations;
- 2
Read basic authentic texts for gist or for specific information
- 3
Identify the basic structural aspects of Italian
- 4
Recognise and utilise language learning and communication strategies
- 5
Critically analyse issues relating to Italy's collective national imagination
- 6
Search, identify, evaluate and utilise reliable digital and social-media resources for the study of Italian history, culture and society
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials59 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. + Additional requirements + This unit is taught intensively at Prato
Where it fits
ATS2229 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 ATS2229?
ATS2229 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS2229?
ATS2229 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS1222. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is ATS2229 offered?
In 2026, ATS2229 runs in Semester 1 at Prato.
How much work is ATS2229?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2229 have an exam?
No. ATS2229 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2229?
ATS2229 is part of European languages.