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The study of Italian opens doors to one of the richest cultures in Europe - think only of the Renaissance which produced amazing works of literature, music, visual arts and architecture. Italy has made (and is still making) a singular and profound contribution to our culture. But Italian is also very much a language of the present and future. Italy is now one of the leading industrial powers in the world.
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 study of Italian at the University involves the acquisition of practical language skills as well as an understanding of Italian culture.
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.
Former students have followed successful and rewarding careers as interpreters, journalists, librarians and teachers. Many have found employment in public relations, the media, the airline industry, travel and tourism, and in business. Italy is now one of the major industrialised nations, and a knowledge of Italian is a valuable asset for those embarking on a business career.
The Italian Section offers subjects for those who have studied Italian at VCE level or equivalent (116-183 Italian Part 1: Contemporary Italian Society and Culture 1), and for beginners with little or no previous knowledge of the language (116-180 Introduction to 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 student's 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 and third-year levels: students should enrol in 116-280 /380 Introduction to Italian Part 1A (see 116-180 Introduction to Italian Part 1A).
Post-beginners Italian is also offered at third-year level: students should enrol in 116-375 Italian Part 2A: Unit 1 and 116-376 Italian Part 2A: Unit 2 (see 116-275 Italian Part 2A: Unit 1).
(ii) Post-VCE Italian is also offered at second and third-year levels: students should enrol in 116-283/383 and 116-284/384 (see 116-183 Italian Part 1: Contemporary Italian Society and Culture 1).
(iii) Any student who has ever presented for Year 12 Italian or the equivalent is ineligible to enrol in - 116-180 Introduction to Italian Part 1A. These students should enrol in 116-183 Italian Part 1: Contemporary Italian Society and Culture 1.
The Italian Section strongly encourages students to join the Honours School, subject to minimum entry requirements. Students who wish to undertake fourth-year Honours must pass 116-418 To Hell With Dante or, in exceptional circumstances, take the subject as a fourth-year subject.
In order to satisfy the requirements for a language major students must complete a minimum of five approved second/third year subjects including those required for entry into the relevant Honours year.
| Sequence 1 (Beginners): | ||
|---|---|---|
| 116-275 Italian Part 2A: Unit 1 | 1 | |
| 116-276 Italian Part 2A: Unit 2 | 2 | |
| 116-372 Italian Part 3A Language 1 (Compulsory) | 1 | |
| plus at least two other 3rd year 16.7-point subjects. | ||
| Sequence 2 (Post-VCE): | ||
|---|---|---|
| 116-295 Italian Part 2: Advanced Italian Language and Culture 1 | 1 | |
| 116-296 Italian Part 2: Advanced Italian Language and Culture 2 | 2 | |
| 116-310 Italian Part 3 Language 1 (Compulsory) | 1 | |
| plus at least two other 3rd year 16.7-point subjects. | ||
To be eligible for selection into Italian Honours, students must:
Students taking Pure Honours in italian complete:
Students taking Pure Honours in italian complete:
The Italian Section offers the possibility for suitably qualified students to gain credit for study in Italy through an exchange scheme with the University of Trieste and other programs. The School of Languages awards a number of travelling scholarships. Interested students should consult the Italian Section handbook for more details.
The Italian Section offers a range of studies for students who already have a degree: the postgraduate diploma in Arts (Italian) by coursework and minor thesis. It is also possible to combine the MA in Applied Linguistics with Italian (Coursework and minor thesis). The Section also offers the MA and PhD by research. Students interested in postgraduate study should consult the departmental Postgraduate Information Booklet and make an appointment to see the Postgraduate Coordinator.
116-183 Italian Part 1: Contemporary Italian Society and Culture 1
116-184 Italian Part 1: Contemporary Italian Society and Culture 2
116-180 Introduction to Italian Part 1A
116-186 Italian Part 1A
116-295 Italian Part 2: Advanced Italian Language and Culture 1
116-296 Italian Part 2: Advanced Italian Language and Culture 2
116-275 Italian Part 2A: Unit 1
116-276 Italian Part 2A: Unit 2
Please check fourth-year descriptions for other subjects available at third-year.
116-241 Italian Reading Course for Beginners
116-372 Italian Part 3A Language 1 (Compulsory)
116-310 Italian Part 3 Language 1 (Compulsory)
116-311 Italian Part 3 Language 2
116-313 Italian 3R: Research Project
116-410 Italian Part 4 (Honours): Language Studies 1 (Compulsory)
116-411 Italian Part 4 (Honours) Language Studies 2
116-412 Italian Honours Thesis
116-418 To Hell With Dante
116-419 Dante 2
116-460 Italian As She Is Spoke
116-462 Italian Medieval and Renaissance Texts
116-463 Italian Neoclassicism and Romanticism
116-465 The Sicilian Connection
116-466 The Story of Italian
116-467 Modern Italian Theatre
116-468 Italian Special Subject
116-471 Literature into Film: The Italian Model
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