Unit convenor and teaching staff

Emanuela Moretto

emanuela.moretto@mq.edu.au

Credit points 10

Prerequisites ITAL2020 or ITL211

Corequisites Co-badged status

Unit description

In this unit students proceed to a deeper understanding of the structure of the Italian language and develop skills in all areas of the Italian language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to an advanced level of proficiency. Students learn to discuss a wider range of topics as well as substantially increase their knowledge of vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on contemporary standard Italian in the widest possible context and students will develop an awareness of regional variations of the language and the use of dialects. Much attention is given to the active use of the language.

This unit also focuses on further 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. Interactive seminar activities based on the use of authentic Italian language materials, provide students with opportunities to use Italian as much as possible.

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 advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Italian language.

ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate nuanced aspects of Italian-speaking cultures and societies.

ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Italian at advanced level.

ULO4: Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.

ULO5: Demonstrate a sophisticated 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 written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.

Assessment At A Glance

Assessment Name	Weight	Submission method	Due Date	Return Date	Learning Outcomes
3 graded written assignments (Compito con voto)	20%	Tool - Turnitin	Week 5; week 8; week 11. On a Sunday night	One Week after submission, before Tuesday class	1,2,3,5
3 online/in-class quizzes	20%	online	Week 3; week 7; week 12; opens after Thursday class; closes on Sunday night	Week 6, 9, 12, before Tuesday class	1,2,3,5
Oral Test	30%	In class and on Zoom Conversation Tutor-student	Week 11, during Thursday class; and on Zoom by appointment for external students.	Before Tuesday class, week 12	1,2,3,4,5
Final Test	30%	In-class	Week 12, on Thursday, during class time.	Before the end of Semester	1,2,3,4,5

NOTE: All assessment times and other times in this unit are based on current time in Sydney, Australia. See here if not.

Written tasks Assessment

Type 1: Quiz/Test

Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours

Due: week 5; week 7; week 11. On Sunday night

Weighting: 20%

Individual: Yes

Short extension 3: Yes 

AI Approach: Ethical AI

Written tasks in Italian.

Grammar exercises, comprehension questions and original compositions are included. On successful completion you will be able to:

 •Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Italian language.

• Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of Italian-speaking cultures and societies.

• Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of Italian at advanced level.

• Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.

Tests Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test

Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours

Due: week 3; week 7; week 12. On a Sunday night

Weighting: 50%

Individual: Yes

Short extension 3: Yes

AI Approach: Ethical AI

Tests covering all material studied in unit. On successful completion you will be able to:

• Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Italian language.

• Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of Italian-speaking cultures and societies.

• Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of Italian at advanced level. • Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.

• Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of language and language use, in both Italian and in English.

Oral test Assessment

Type 1: Viva/oral examination

Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours

Due: week 11, during Thursday class

Weighting: 30%

Individual: Yes

Short extension 3:

No AI Approach

The oral assessment will be a conversation in Italian between the student and the tutor. The assessment will be based on topics covered during the course. Sample questions will be available to students before the test. On successful completion you will be able to: • Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Italian language.

• Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of Italian-speaking cultures and societies.

• Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of Italian at advanced level.

• Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.

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

• Academic Success for academic skills support.  Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation. An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.