ATS2841 Writing Italy
Faculty of Arts
ATS2841 Writing Italy 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.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Prato
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2841
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2841
No unit lists ATS2841 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Pre-requisites: 12 credit points of level 1 units
Prohibition: ATS3841
Overview
Italy has lured writers to its shores for centuries. In this unit you will survey a selection of fiction and nonfiction to discover exactly why the country has been a source of such fascination and inspiration for English-speaking authors. You will read the narratives of writers who have visited Italy as tourists (e.g. Henry James) as well as ones who have decided make the country their home (e.g. Jhumpa Lahiri) to investigate the role of place in the production and consumption of literature and travel’s potential for transformation and discovery. A focus of this unit will be in-situ reading and writing, whereby you will become an artistic seeker yourself, developing pieces of creative and critical writing based upon a set of curated encounters with Tuscan cities and landscapes, famous works of art and architecture, and everyday experiences that embrace the spirit of “la dolce vita” celebrated in our texts.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester (Northern) | Prato | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Practice portfolioPortfolio50%
- PosterArtefact30%
- JournalWritten20%
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
critically discuss a range of cultural responses to Italy as described in a variety of literary texts;
- 2
analyse and explain the relationship between environment and the production and reception of literary texts;
- 3
understand and apply a number of critical, creative and theoretical approaches to travel and its written representation;
- 4
produce informed critical or creative responses to literary texts that are set in Italy in oral and written form.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops8 hours
- Tutorials16 hours
- Practical activities12 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachField trips
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 will provide you with opportunities to work with peers in groups and pairs in class. You will have interactive discussions to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the topic, and reinforce your learning.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit provides you with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to your studies.
Where it fits
ATS2841 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Melinda Harvey
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Melinda Harvey
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2841?
ATS2841 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2841 offered?
In 2026, ATS2841 runs in Semester 1 at Prato.
How much work is ATS2841?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2841 have an exam?
No. ATS2841 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2841?
ATS2841 is part of Literary studies.