Italian Language 3B
UndergraduateUNE-ITAL3022025
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 15 June 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 23 June 2025
- Price from
- $2,220
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Italian Language 3B
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- further utilise advanced structures and functions of the Italian language;
- demonstrate further understanding of modern Italian language and the use of forms and expressions in colloquial interaction at an advanced level; and
- demonstrate further knowledge of Italian culture through the use of advanced texts for language practice dealing with various aspects of Italian history, arts and lifestyle.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencment if the teaching period.
Extend your Italian language skills and become one of the millions of people worldwide who speak Italian for business or in their daily lives. This subject is the continuation of the advanced language strand. It aims to bring you to a point where you can more competently read and understand Italian, and more accurately write and speak in Italian. It involves a partial revision and practice of grammar points introduced in previous language subjects, through the reading and appreciation of texts taken from contemporary Italian media. You will further develop your knowledge of Italian culture through the use of advanced texts for language practice dealing with various aspects of Italian history, arts and lifestyle.
Assessment 1: Language Assessment 1. 700 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Assessment 2: Language Assessment 2. 700 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Assessment 3: Oral Language Assessment 600 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Assessment 4: Take Home Exam. 3hrs. 3000 words (equivalent). It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3.- Assessment 1: Language Assessment 1. 700 words. Essay (400 words); summary (300 words) of an article in advanced level Italian. (20%)
- Assessment 4: Take Home Exam. 3hrs. 3000 words (equivalent). It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. (50%)
- Assessment 2: Language Assessment 2. 700 words. Essay (400 words); summary (300 words) of an article in advanced level Italian. (20%)
- Assessment 3: Oral Language Assessment 600 words (equivalent). Conducted online or by telephone. (10%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MDL-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Modern Languages
Prior study
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:
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
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.
First language (Italian) speakers may not enrol in Italian language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
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).
- 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
- 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.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-MDL-DIP