Introduction to the Italian Renaissance

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Candidature in the Diploma in Modern Languages

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
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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 you to the manifold facets of the Italian Renaissance. You will explore the intellectual developments and the unprecedented advances in the fields of art, architecture, science, literature and technology.  The subject adopts an interdisciplinary approach and analyses literary texts in translation, documentary sources, and visual and material culture outputs. You will have the opportunity to develop a topic of interest  using a wide range of mediums. You 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%)