Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts
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Italy is the repository of a rich, ancient culture of outstanding works of literature, music, the visual arts and architecture. In recent times, Italy has become a leading industrial and commercial nation, rating amongst the major world economies.
Italian is the native language of some 60 million people, most of whom live in the territory of the Italian Republic. There are also large Italian-speaking communities outside Italy (e. g. in Switzerland, Argentina and Australia) where it is estimated that over 400,000 people regularly use the Italian language or one of its dialects.
Through its links with Spanish, French and the other Romance languages and dialects, Italian can also be a gateway to further enriching linguistic and literary experiences.
The study of a language and its culture at University is a serious discipline and an important factor in intellectual development. The training acquired in learning a language and the practical competence involved in using it effectively provide skills that are of great value in a variety of occupations and appreciated by many employers. Such skills are increasingly considered essential in a number of professions; for example, in international trade, law, diplomacy, journalism, social and medical services, and many others.
Students must meet the admission requirements for entry to the Faculty of Arts.
The Italian Section offers subjects for those who have studied Italian at VCE level or equivalent (Italian Part 1), and for beginners with little or no previous knowledge of the language (Italian Part 1A).
The language stream or level in which a student enrols will be determined by the Italian Section. Placement will be based on the students' VCE results, other language study record, or a placement test.
VCE students should have achieved at least a pass grade in Italian; any student in doubt about the standard expected should consult the Italian Section before enrolling.
Students who have not formally studied VCE Italian, but believe they have achieved a competence equivalent to those who have, must receive written permission from the Italian Part 1 coordinator before enrolling. All enrolments will remain provisional until confirmed or, alternatively, altered in the light of new evidence which may emerge during the first weeks of teaching. As far as possible, changes will be notified in the first two weeks of semester. Changes in weeks 3 and 4 must be reported to the Associate Dean (Arts).
Note:
(i) Beginners Italian is also offered at second-year level: students should enrol in 116-212 Introduction to Italian Part 2C (Sem.1) and 116-213 Italian Part 2C (Sem.2).
Post-beginners Italian is also offered at third-year level: students should enrol in 116-344 Italian Part 3C: Unit 1 (Sem.1) and 116-345 Italian Part 3C: Unit 2 (Sem.2).
(ii) Any student who has ever presented for Year 12 Italian or the equivalent is ineligible to enrol in 116-111 Introduction to Italian Part 1A or 116-212 Introduction to Italian Part 2C. These students should enrol in 116-109 Italian Part 1: Contemporary Italian Society and Culture 1 (Sem.1) and 116-110: Contemporary Italian Society and Culture 2 (Sem.2).
plus at least two other 3rd year 16.7-point subjects.
plus at least two other 3rd year 16.7-point subjects.
The Italian Section strongly encourages students to join the Honours School, subject to minimum entry requirements. To be eligible for selection into Italian Honours, students must:
A degree in Italian can lead to jobs in a number of professions, including the diplomatic service and administration with international bodies. Italian graduates also have the opportunity to enter training courses for interpreters, journalists, librarians, teachers, etc. In addition, there are employment opportunities in such areas as radio and television, the airline industry, travel and tourism, and in business. Italy is now one of the major industrial countries in the world, and a knowledge of Italian is a valuable asset for those embarking on a business career.
For further information please contact:
The Italian Section
Department of French and Italian Studies
The University of Melbourne
telephone (03) 9344 6919
It is expected that by the end of the academic year students should have:
Language component: By the end of the academic year, students in both the post-beginners stream and those in the post-VCE stream should be able to comprehend and use complex forms and structures and to communicate fluently in a number of different registers.
Cultural Component: By the end of the year, students should be able to examine critically various aspects of post-war Italian history and contemporary literature, and should have acquired the ability to evaluate the sociolinguistic situation of Italy since its political unification.
By the end of the academic year, students should have:
By the end of the academic year students should have:
Students may, with permission from the Head of the Italian Section, choose any subject relevant to Italian Studies from:
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 10 1995 Last modified: Oct 10 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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