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1. Time commitment to study
2. Language study streams
3. Diploma in Modern Languages (Italian)
4. Requirements for a major
5. Structuring a major
    5.1. Beginners stream
    5.2. Intermediate stream
    5.3. Post-VCE stream
    5.4. Optional subjects for the major
6. Honours entry
7. Honours requirements
    7.1. Pure honours
    7.2. Combined honours
8. Further study
9. Career opportunities
10. For more information
Subject Lists
    Language subjects
    Optional subjects
        Second/third-year subject
        Third-year subject
        Third/fourth-year subjects
        Fourth-year subjects
    Horwood Italian intensive

Italian studies at the University of Melbourne offer the most comprehensive program of its kind in Victoria. Students from all faculties have the opportunity to study the language and literature of one of the richest cultures in Europe. Multiple entry points are provided from beginners to advanced levels of language proficiency through the concurrent diploma and international exchange and study abroad. The emphasis on practical language acquisition and the study of Italian culture make Italian a rewarding option for all students. Students are able to select from a comprehensive and fascinating range of subjects in the areas of linguistics, dialectology, literature and contemporary cultural studies. Taught by staff with strong research interests and expertise in these fields, the program equips students with an excellent grounding in Italian language, literature and culture and provides avenues into exciting career opportunities. Students who are interested in expanding their interests and knowledge in Italian studies are provided with an articulated structure of higher degree study at the University of Melbourne.

1. Time commitment to study

As well as scheduled contact hours for lectures, tutorials and seminars a considerable additional time commitment is needed to complete the academic requirements of each subject.

A subject-specific time commitment to study will be provided by your lecturer or tutor at the beginning of semester to help you schedule your workload and successfully manage your time during the semester. In addition, general estimates of the total time commitment required to study a 12.5-point single semester subject in the Faculty of Arts can be found on Time commitment to study.

2. Language study streams

The Department of French, Italian and Spanish Studies offers three streams of Italian:

• Beginners

  • The beginners stream is for students who have little or no knowledge of Italian. It is available to students at first and second year, although students intending to complete a major will need to commence Italian in their first year.

• Intermediate

  • The intermediate stream is usually only available to students who have undertaken four to five years of secondary school Italian, normally to Year 11, or an approved equivalent. It is not available to those who have sat for VCE Italian or equivalent.

• Post-VCE

  • The post-VCE stream is usually only available to students who have obtained a pass in VCE Italian, or its equivalent.

    Students who have not formally studied VCE Italian, but believe they have achieved an equivalent competence, must receive written permission from the Italian Part 1 coordinator before enrolling.

The department determines the language stream in which a student is to enrol. Placement is based on VCE results, other language study records, or a placement test.

Stream enrolment remains provisional until confirmed or, alternatively, altered according to the student's needs as determined by the department during the first two weeks of teaching. As far as possible, the department will notify students of any changes to their stream enrolment during the first two weeks of semester. Where a change is made in the third or fourth week of semester, it will be reported to the Associate Dean (Academic Programs).

3. Diploma in Modern Languages (Italian)

The Diploma in Modern Languages (DML) enables students to gain a diploma in language study while completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne.

The DML involves a three-year sequence of language study, totalling a minimum of 100 points. It adds one year to the duration of an ordinary degree course.

The DML (Italian) is offered in the beginners, intermediate and post-VCE streams. Italian subjects are taken alongside degree subjects in an integrated sequence of study. This must be approved by a faculty course adviser and the Italian section of the Department. See Diploma in Modern Languages.

4. Requirements for a major

A major in Italian consists of 125 points usually comprising:

• four first-year subjects in Italian (37.5 points); and

• three second-year subjects in Italian (37.5 points); and

• four third-year subjects in Italian (50 points).

A major must include either:

• 116-067 Italian Part 3A Language 1 (Compulsory)

or

• 116-064 Italian Part 3 Language 1 (Compulsory)

5. Structuring a major

A major in Italian usually takes one of the following forms:

5.1. Beginners stream

5.2. Intermediate stream

5.3. Post-VCE stream

5.4. Optional subjects for the major

6. Honours entry

The prerequisites for entry to fourth-year honours in Italian are:

• completion of all the requirements for the BA; and

• completion of a major in Italian; and

• an average grade of H2B or higher over the second/third-year subjects within the major.

For information on how to apply see Applying for Honours.

7. Honours requirements

7.1. Pure honours

Students undertaking pure honours in Italian must complete:

• 116-507 Italian Thesis (37.5 points); and

• 116-410 Italian Honours Language Seminar 1 (12.5 points); and

• four honours subjects in Italian (50 points).

7.2. Combined honours

Students undertaking combined honours in Italian and another area of study must complete:

• 116-507 Italian Thesis (37.5 points); and

• 116-410 Italian Honours Language Seminar 1 (12.5 points); and

• one honours subject in Italian (12.5 points); and

• three honours subjects from the combined area of study (37.5 points).

or

• honours thesis in the combined area of study (37.5 points); and

• two honours subjects in the combined area of study (25 points); and

• 116-410 Italian Honours Language Seminar 1 (12.5 points); and

• two honours subjects in Italian (25 points).

8. Further study

A BA with a major in Italian can lead to a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Italian).

The section also offers an 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.

9. Career opportunities

The training acquired in learning a language and the practical competence involved in using it effectively provide skills of great value in a variety of occupations and are 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, making knowledge of Italian a valuable asset for those embarking on a business career.

10. For more information

Department of French, Italian and Spanish Studies
School of Languages
Sixth Floor, Arts Centre
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Tel: +61 3 8344 5179
Email: fritss-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://www.fritss.unimelb.edu.au

Language subjects

116-141 Beginners Italian Part 1A
116-142 Beginners Italian Part 1B
116-143 Beginners Italian Part 1C
116-144 Beginners Italian Part 1D
116-151 Italian Part 1:Language & Culture A
116-152 Italian Part 1:Textual Studies A
116-153 Italian Part 1:Language & Culture B
116-154 Italian Part 1:Textual Studies B
116-057 Intermediate Italian A
116-058 Intermediate Italian B
116-059 Intermediate Italian C
116-060 Italian Part 2:Cultural Studies
116-061 Italian Part 2:Advanced Language 1
116-062 Italian Part 2:Advanced Language 2
116-064 Italian Part 3 Language 1 (Compulsory)
116-065 Italian Part 3 Language 2
116-067 Italian Part 3A Language 1 (Compulsory)

Optional subjects

Second/third-year subject

Third-year subject

Third/fourth-year subjects

Fourth-year subjects

Horwood Italian intensive

183-110 Intensive Beginners Italian

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