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ITAL1220 – C Italian Studies 4

2023 – Session 2, Online-flexible

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and tutor
Emilio Lomonaco
emilio.lomonaco@mq.edu.au
Contact via iLearn or email
Level 3, Rm B312 - 25B Wally's Walk
Monday, Wednesday 2-3 pm
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
ITAL1210
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit is designed to further 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

Late Assessment Submission Penalty 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of‚ 0 (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. 

 

This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Weekly Preparation and Participation 10% No Ongoing from W1 to W13
Online Quizzes 20% No 23.59, Sunday,13/08; 3/09; 15/10
Written Assignments 20% No 23.59, Sunday 20/08; 10/9; 1/10; 22/10
Oral Video Presentation 10% No 23.59, Sunday, 5/11
Listening Comprehension 10% No 23.59 Sunday, 5/11/2023
Final Online Test 30% No 23:59 05/11/2023

Weekly Preparation and Participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Ongoing from W1 to W13
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: 23.59, Sunday,13/08; 3/09; 15/10
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.

Written Assignments

Assessment Type 1: LOTE written composition
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 23.59, Sunday 20/08; 10/9; 1/10; 22/10
Weighting: 20%

 

Written take-home tasks in Italian plus one in-class assignment. Grammar exercises, comprehension questions and original compositions are included. External students submit all tasks online.

 
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.

Oral Video Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 9 hours
Due: 23.59, Sunday, 5/11
Weighting: 10%

 

Students are required to prepare and perform a role play in Italian and record it on a video file. Students will complete this task online via synchronous and/or asynchronous activities. See iLearn for more information.

 
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.

Listening Comprehension

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 23.59 Sunday, 5/11/2023
Weighting: 10%

 

Students will listen to an audio recording and then answer a series of comprehension questions. Students will complete online.

 
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.

Final Online Test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 23:59 05/11/2023
Weighting: 30%

 

Final test covering all material studied in second session. Students will complete their final test online.

 
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.

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:

  • 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

Electronic versions of the texts are acceptable.

We will also be watching an Italian movie to further enhance your language skills; more information about the movie will be posted on iLearn.

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/

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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.

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:

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

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

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

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

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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.

Unit information based on version 2023.02 of the Handbook