Introduction to the Italian Renaissance

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Candidature in the Diploma in Modern Languages

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  Textbook requirements:

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

This subject introduces students to the manifold facets of the Italian Renaissance. Students will explore the intellectual developments and the unprecedented advances in the fields of art, architecture, science and technology. The subject adopts an interdisciplinary approach and analyses documentary sources, and visual and material culture outputs. Students will have the opportunity to develop a topic of interest and present it to the class using a wide range of mediums. Students will also gain an all-round knowledge and understanding of the Italian Renaissance and its legacy throughout time.

Assessment 1 Online Assessment: 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4 Assessment 2 Research Project: 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4 Assessment 3 Research Essay: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4

• Online Assessment - Participation in online classes or completion of online tasks (10%)
• Research Project (50%)
• Research Essay (40%)