UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ATS3228 Italian studies advanced 2

Faculty of Arts

ATS3228 Italian studies advanced 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS3227.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

The 2027 handbook has no page for ATS3228. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before ATS3228

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After ATS3228

No unit lists ATS3228 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: ATS2228, ATS4249

Prerequisite: Or equivalent language competence

Overview

The unit consists of two integrated and complementary components: Language 50% and Culture 50%.

Culture: will consolidate and extend work done in ATS2226/ATS3226 on twentieth century history and society with a focus to the later part of the twentieth century and to more contemporary times. It will concentrate on the cultural production of that period, with a focus on complex linguistic, literary, and social issues.

Language: will consolidate and further develop the language work done in ATS3227 and further extend language acquisition commensurate to the level B2/C1 of the European Framework by exploring register variations and discourse strategies, reviewing syntax area considered problematic and consolidating oral and written expression. The thematic areas covered in the culture seminars will form the basis for some reading comprehension, writing and discussion covered in the language component.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Task 1: Language Tests
    30%
  • Task 2: Oral discussion
    20%
  • Task 3: On-Going Assessment with Perusall
    20%
  • Task 4: Creative Essay
    30%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    explain key socio-political aspects relating to the twentieth century and contemporary Italy and the cultural production of that period;

  2. 2

    use complex language structures and functions;

  3. 3

    critically read and discuss different text-types such as journalistic, academic and literary texts;

  4. 4

    write descriptive, informative and argumentative prose;

  5. 5

    communicate effectively in Italian on complex linguistic, literary, and social issues.

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 four/five 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

Language textbook

Where it fits

ATS3228 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Angela Viora
Unit Coordinators
Dr Angela Viora

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS3228?

You need ATS3227 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is ATS3228 offered?

In 2020, ATS3228 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS3228?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS3228 have an exam?

No. ATS3228 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS3228?

ATS3228 is part of Italian studies.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Italian Studies
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2020