Unit Guide

General Information

Unit convenor and teaching staff	Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor Gianluca Alimeni gianluca.alimeni@mq.edu.au Contact via gianluca.alimeni@mq.edu.au Australian Hearing Hub, Level 2, North WIng.
Credit points	Credit points 3
Prerequisites	Prerequisites ITL210
Corequisites	Corequisites
Co-badged status	Co-badged status
Unit description	Unit description This unit is a continuation in the second half-year of ITL210. The unit aims to further develop students' competence in understanding and speaking, reading and writing standard Italian.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern Italian language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Italian.
To gain an appreciation of the Italian culture through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

General Assessment Information

Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available on iLearn.

Assessment Tasks

Name	Weighting	Hurdle	Due
Participation	10%	No	Ongoing
Listening comprehension	10%	No	TBA
Oral test	10%	No	TBA
Assignments	40%	No	TBA
Exam	30%	No	TBA

Participation

Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%

Class and iLearn participation (including completion of homework tasks and in-class activities, initiating discussion, asking questions, speaking in Italian)

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern Italian language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Italian.
To gain an appreciation of the Italian culture through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Listening comprehension

Due: TBA
Weighting: 10%

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On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern Italian language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.

Oral test

Due: TBA
Weighting: 10%

-
On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern Italian language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To gain an appreciation of the Italian culture through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assignments

Due: TBA
Weighting: 40%

3 online quizzes, 3 written assignments and 1 email exchange

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern Italian language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Italian.
To gain an appreciation of the Italian culture through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Exam

Due: TBA
Weighting: 30%

End of semester final written exam

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern Italian language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Italian.

Delivery and Resources

Required Texts

The prescribed texts are available from the Macquarie University Co-op bookshop.

Balì, M. & G. Rizzo (2004) Espresso 2. Corso di italiano. Libro dello studente ed

esercizi. Florence: Alma

Note: external students must also order the Espresso listening cd

DVD: Paolo Genovese, Perfetti sconosciuti, 2016, Medusa Video

Denise De Rome (2010) Soluzioni. A practical Grammar of Contemporary Italian. 2nd ed. London: Hodder Education.

Recommended references

Monolingual dictionary: Zingarelli, Vocabolario della lingua italiana (copies in the library and Italian/French/Greek workroom)
Bilingual dictionary: Collins English-Italian, Italian-English dictionary (copies in the library and Italian/French/Greek workroom)

The Espresso answer key is in the back of the book, and you will be given answer keys to Nuova grammatica communicativa.

Note: The tasks set from Nuova grammatica communicativa may not always correspond exactly to the grammar learned in Espresso. The tasks from Nuova grammatica communicativa are intended to extend your understanding and usage of grammar.

TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED

Online Unit

Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/

Is my unit in iLearn?: http://help.ilearn.mq.edu.au/unitsonline/ to check when your online unit will become available.

Technology

Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.

For students attending classes on campus we strongly encourage that you bring along your own laptop computer, ready to work with activities in your online unit. The preferred operating system is Windows 10.

Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for downloads that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.

Please contact your course convenor before the end of Week 1 if you do not have a suitable laptop (or tablet) for in-class use.

For central technical support go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/
For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/guides.htm

Unit Schedule

	Libro di testo Espresso 2	Libro di testo Schaum’s	Homework	Assessment	Film *Perfetti sconosciuti*
Week 1	Ripasso generale				Visione del film
Week 2	6. A tavola pp 84-88 p 93 l'imperativo informale + pronomi	Pp 175-178	Espresso pp 196-198		Visione del film
Week 3	6. A tavola pp 89-96 p 93 servire, quello che	pp. 263-264	Espresso pp 199-201		Visione del film + lavoro sul film
Week 4	7. Come va? pp 97 –103 p 107 l'imperativo formale + pronomi	pp. 173-174	Espresso pp 202-205 (es. 7)	Online quiz 1	lavoro sul film
Week 5	7. Come va? Pp 104-109 comparativo e superlativo di buono e bene	pp. 59-67	Espresso pp 205-207		lavoro sul film
Week 6	8. Egregio Dottor... pp 114-119 p 125 Il futuro semplice, verbi con l'oggetto diretto e indiretto	pp. 130-135	Espresso pp 210-213	Written assignment 1	lavoro sul film
Week 7	8. Egregio Dottor... pp 120-128 p 125 La particella ne, bisogna, il period ipotetico della realtà (se + presente o futuro)	pp. 216-222 pp. 135 + 172-173	Espresso pp 214-215	Online quiz 2	lavoro sul film
Recess
Recess
Week 8	9. Colpo di fulmine. pp 130 – 135 p 139 Stare + infinito; mentre/durante; passato prossimo dei verbi modali	pp. 103-104 + 144-146	Espresso pp 216-219	Written assignment 2	lavoro sul film
Week 9	9. Colpo di fulmine. pp 135 – 142 p 119 Stare + infinito; mentre/durante; passato prossimo dei verbi modali	pp. 103-104 + 144-146	Espresso pp 220-222		lavoro sul film
Week 10	10. casa dolce casa pp 144-149 p 153 Il congiuntivo presente - bello - il comparativo	pp. 153-166	Espresso pp 223-226	Online quiz 3	lavoro sul film
Week 11	10. casa dolce casa pp 150-155 p 153 Il congiuntivo presente - bello - il comparativo	pp. 153-166	Espresso pp 227-229	Written assignment 3	lavoro sul film
Week 12	Il congiuntivo imperfetto e trapassato	pp. 165-173			lavoro sul film
Week 13	Il congiuntivo imperfetto e trapassato	pp. 165-173		Listening Test	lavoro sul film
Exams
Exams
Exams

The rubric used for marking of assignments and relevant examples can be found on iLearn.

All forms of assessment must reach the unit coordinator by the end of the week as per schedule above.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html

Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html

Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html

Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html

Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html

Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration

In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/

Results

Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Graduate Capabilities

Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative

We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Italian.
To gain an appreciation of the Italian culture through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

Participation
Listening comprehension
Oral test
Assignments
Exam

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern Italian language in a variety of registers.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Italian.
To gain an appreciation of the Italian culture through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

Participation
Listening comprehension
Oral test
Assignments
Exam

Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills

Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern Italian language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Italian.
To gain an appreciation of the Italian culture through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

Participation
Listening comprehension
Oral test
Assignments
Exam

Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking

We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern Italian language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Italian.
To gain an appreciation of the Italian culture through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

Participation
Listening comprehension
Oral test
Assignments
Exam

Problem Solving and Research Capability

Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Italian.
To gain an appreciation of the Italian culture through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

Participation
Listening comprehension
Oral test
Assignments
Exam

Effective Communication

We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern Italian language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing Italian.
To gain an appreciation of the Italian culture through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

Participation
Listening comprehension
Oral test
Assignments
Exam

Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens

As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern Italian language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To gain an appreciation of the Italian culture through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

Participation
Listening comprehension
Oral test
Assignments
Exam

Socially and Environmentally Active and Responsible

We want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to work with others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others and country; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and active participants in moving society towards sustainability.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern Italian language in a variety of registers.
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of Italian texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written Italian through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To gain an appreciation of the Italian culture through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

Participation
Listening comprehension
Oral test
Assignments
Exam

Additional Information

Unit requirements and expectations

This unit will assess students' progress regarding the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. The assessment aims to cover each skill and to offer fair and varied types of evaluation. You will need to attend all four language classes and actively participate in all. The language of instruction is mainly Italian. You will be expected to regularly access ILearn for extra revision and task completion. Those of you who do not have a computer at home can work in the University’s computer labs. It is expected that all external students use a computer, preferably with high-speed internet to facilitate access to the online resources.

Homework is to be completed on a continual basis. Remember that language-learning is cumulative, and it is in your best interest to regularly complete homework tasks. You will regularly be given exercises to complete at home from both texts.

Please hand in your written assignments typed and double-spaced. This is necessary for marking purposes. Hand-written assignments will only be accepted by previous arrangement with the tutor.

We value student feedback, and take student comments into serious consideration when revising our courses. During the semester you will be asked to participate in formal and informal feedback sessions. Feedback is voluntary and anonymous, and comments on your experience of the Unit of Study are much appreciated.

Form of Assessment	% Weighting	Note for External Students
Class and ILearn participation (including completion of homework tasks and in-class activities, initiating discussion, asking questions, speaking in Italian)	10%	For external students, more weight will be placed on ILearn participation
1 listening comprehension	10%	External students to complete this task at home
1 oral test	10%	External students to complete this task over the phone
3 online quizzes, 3 written assignments and 1 email exchange	40%	External students to attach their written assignments as Word documents in the ILearn discussion board by the due date
End of semester final written exam	30%	External students to sit this exam at various locations

Attendance at all classes is compulsory for on-campus students. Students absent due to illness or other valid reasons should notify the relevant staff member or Ms Jennifer Heward, Department Administrator, W6A 217, phone: +61 2 9850 7005. Repeated unexplained absences will result in the exclusion from the course.

Assignments are compulsory and must be handed in at the time specified. Assignments handed in late (without valid reason) will not be accepted. Repeated failure to hand in assignments will result in loss of a percentage of your final assessment mark and/or exclusion from the final examination. Assignments must have a Division cover sheet, signed by the student.

Preparation: Students are expected to prepare the course work to be covered in class in advance, as set out in programs or announced in class.

Punctuality: Please arrive on time for classes. Arriving late is very disruptive. All classes start five minutes past the hour. If you should arrive late, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed.

Examination Period: Students enrolled inunits that require them to sit for compulsory examinations (to be held during business hours) during the official examination period must not arrange to go away before the end of the exam period. Exams could be scheduled for Saturdays during that period. Do not expect that alternative examination arrangements can be made for you. The only exceptions to this are:

a) members of the armed forces who must go away on duty;

b) students representing Australia or the University in a national or international sporting or cultural event;

c) students proceeding to a period of study in a foreign country, associated with their Macquarie program of study.

Plagiarism

Assignments are to be your own work. Using someone else's words (either another student's, from a book, a journal article or a website) without clear acknowledgement is plagiarism and can incur serious penalties. The University defines plagiarism in its rules: “Plagiarism involves using the work of another person and presenting it as one’s own.” Plagiarism is a serious breach of the University’s rules and carries significant penalties. Information about plagiarism can be found in the Handbook of Undergraduate Studies, on the web at http://www.student.mq.edu.au/plagiarism and on the Division cover sheet, which you must sign before you submit your assignments. If you are in doubt consult your lecturer or tutor.

Grading

The university has a set of guidelines on the distribution of grades across the range from fail to high distinction.

HD	High Distinction which denotes work of outstanding quality. This may be demonstrated in areas such as criticism, logical argument, interpretation of materials or use of methodology. This grade may also be awarded to recognise a high order of originality or creativity in student performance;
D	Distinction which denotes work of superior quality in the same areas of performance as above. This grade may also be awarded to recognise particular originality or creativity in student performance;
Cr	Credit which denotes work of predominantly good quality, demonstrating a sound grasp of content together with efficient organisation, selectivity and use of techniques;
P	Pass which denotes a clear pass and satisfactory achievement of unit objectives;
PC	Conceded Pass which denotes a pass which is marginal;
F	Fail which denotes that a candidate has failed to complete a unit satisfactorily.

The guidelines are designed to ensure comparability across the University

Student support services

The University provides many different kinds of support services for you. Contact your tutor if you need help and see the range of services (such as counseling and writing skills) available at http://www.student.mq.edu.au.

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

The unit aims at fostering language skills to level B1, described as follows in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Late submissions

Assignments are compulsory and must be submitted on time. As a general rule, extensions will not be granted without a valid and documented reason (e.g. medical certificate). Late submissions will be penalised by 5% for each day (including weekends) the assignment task is late. No assignments will be accepted after assignments have been corrected and feedback has been provided. Assignment tasks handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.

Changes since First Published

Date	Description
07/08/2017	updated schedule of unit
05/07/2017	Section added: Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)