Italian Language 2A

• • Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

• UNE-ITAL102-Italian Language 1B

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Others

Candidature in the Diploma in Modern Languages To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.

Additional requirements

• Attendance requirements - There is a non-mandatory 2 day intensive school for this subject which students may choose to attend. The Intensive School will be held at the UNE Sydney campus in Parramatta, NSW if sufficient students commit by the date specified by the unit coordinator. Students are strongly encouraged to attend, as the Intensive School will offer activities that boost pronunciation and oral skills development. Dates for this intensive school to be advised.
• 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).
• Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
• Travel requirements - Travel may be required to attend the non-mandatory Intensive School for this subject.
• Other requirements -

  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.

Italian is the third most common language in the EU. If you plan to travel or do business in our global economic environment, knowledge of Italian will help you communicate with others in your industry.  This subject is the sequel to the two introductory Italian subjects. It aims to bring you to a point where you can more competently read and understand, and more accurately write and speak, in Italian.  The subject involves a partial revision and practice of basic grammatical points introduced in first-year Italian and the reading and appreciation of appropriate texts. You will use your knowledge of Italian to discuss Italian culture, history, art and lifestyle.

Assessment 1 Oral Task: 500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3 Assessment 2 Online Assessment: 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3 Assessment 3 Language Assessment: 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3 Assessment 4 Language Assessment: 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3

• Oral Task - Conducted online or by telephone (10%)
• Essay (350 words); written comprehension (300 words); aural exercises (350 words) (30%)
• Online Assessment - 3 online quizzes (each worth 10%) (30%)
• Language Assessment - Essay (350 words); written comprehension (300 words); aural exercises (350 words) (30%)