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ITAL1210 – C Italian Studies 3
2021 – Session 1, Fully online/virtual
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face-to-face and online activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit coordinator and tutor
Gianluca Alimeni
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
HSC Italian Continuers band 4 and above or Italian Extension band E3 and above
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is intended for students who have completed one year of Italian, for students who have completed Italian studies at HSC level, and for students who have equivalent knowledge of the language. It is designed to develop skills in all areas of Italian language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to a higher level of proficiency. Students learn to discuss a wider range of topics as well as substantially increase their knowledge of vocabulary as well as increasing students' skills in intercultural communication so that they will be able to communicate in a manner which is culturally as well as linguistically appropriate. |
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:
- ULO1: Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Italian language.
- ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Italian-speaking cultures and societies.
- ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Italian at intermediate level.
- ULO4: Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
- ULO5: Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Italian and in English.
General Assessment Information
Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available on iLearn.
Late Assessment Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Oral Video Presentation | 10% | No | Week 12 - 30/5 |
| Written Assignments | 20% | No | Week 3 - 14/3 Week 8 - 2/5 Week 11 - 23/5 |
| Final Test | 30% | No | Week 13 - 6/6 |
| Listening Comprehension | 10% | No | Week 13 - 6/6 |
| Weekly Preparation and Participation | 10% | No | Weekly |
| Online Quizzes | 20% | No | Week 4 - 21/3; Week 7 - 25/4 & Week 10 - 16/5 |
Oral Video Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 12 - 30/5
Weighting: 10%
Students are required to prepare and perform a role play in Italian and record it on a video file.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Italian language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Italian-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Italian at intermediate level.
- Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
Written Assignments
Assessment Type 1: LOTE written composition
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 3 - 14/3 Week 8 - 2/5 Week 11 - 23/5
Weighting: 20%
Written tasks in Italian. Grammar exercises, comprehension questions and original compositions are included.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Italian language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Italian-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Italian at intermediate level.
- Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Italian and in English.
Final Test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Week 13 - 6/6
Weighting: 30%
Final test covering all material studied in first semester.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Italian language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Italian-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Italian at intermediate level.
- Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Italian and in English.
Listening Comprehension
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Week 13 - 6/6
Weighting: 10%
Students will listen to an audio recording and then answer a series of comprehension questions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Italian language.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Italian at intermediate level.
- Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
Weekly Preparation and Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%
Weekly activities to check and confirm active engagement with course material. This includes online forum discussions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Italian language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Italian-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Italian at intermediate level.
- Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
Online Quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 4 - 21/3; Week 7 - 25/4 & Week 10 - 16/5
Weighting: 20%
Online assessment covering individual book chapters and revision work.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Italian language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Italian-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Italian at intermediate level.
- Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Required Texts
The prescribed texts are available from the Macquarie University Co-op bookshop.
- Balì, M. & G. Rizzo (2014) Nuovo Espresso 2. Corso di italiano. Libro dello studente ed esercizi. Florence: Alma (Note: external students must also order the Espresso listening cd)
- Germano, Joseph E. & Schmitt, Conrad J. (2014), Schaum's Outline of Italian Grammar, McGraw-Hill Education
We will also be watching a recent Italian movie to further enhance your language skills; this year it is Nove lune e mezza, directed by Michela Andreozzi (2017). This can be easily found on the internet.
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 keys are in the back of the book.
Note: The tasks set from Schaum's Outline of Italian Grammar may not always correspond exactly to the grammar learned in Espresso. The tasks from Schaum's Outline of Italian Grammar 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?: https://unitguides.mq.edu.au/ilearn_unit_status/ 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: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/tools-and-resources/ilearn/ilearn-quick-guides-for-students
Unit Schedule
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Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
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
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@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.
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.
Unit information based on version 2021.04 of the Handbook