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School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
The aims of the course are to extend students' fluency and accuracy in spoken and written Italian, to promote a deeper linguistic and cultural sensitivity in social interactions in Italian, and to introduce students to Italian history. Class time is divided between interactive language work, focus and reflection on form, and a series of classes on Italian history, society and culture aimed at developing students' critical understanding of Italy's modern and contemporary history and society.
In-class tests (40-60 minutes each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Swiss-Prize assessment (1500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Oral assessment (15-20 minutes)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Pre-, in-, and post-class activities
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 42 hours of contact in language classes over 12 weeks; and b) 88 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Quaderni del Plida. Nuovo Esame. B2. Alma Edizioni.