Italian Studies
Campus availability: Caulfield, Clayton
For further information relating to Italian Studies students should contact the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics.
Not all language proficiency levels are offered on every campus; students should refer to the individual unit entries in the University handbook to view campus offering details. As a result, some students may need to complete later year units at another campus.
- Codes and titles for language programs (information for students who started studying a language prior to 2004)
- Entry and exit points (how to start and finish in a language)
- Information for non-Arts students
Students who exit at level 10 or above will be awarded an Advanced Italian major, students who exit below level 10 will be awarded a Basic Italian major.
Right of School to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment:
The Italian Studies Program Convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the Program Convenor.
Language Study Abroad Program
Students from first year onwards, intending to major in Italian Studies, may participate in the Language Study Abroad Program during the non-teaching periods or for a full semester. Italian Studies has agreements with the University of Florence, Bologna and with the University for Foreigners in Perugia, Italy. Studying Italian at the Monash University Centre in Prato, Italy is also possible. For detailed information see the Italian Studies Language Studies Abroad Programand Italian at Prato, Italy web pages.
Please note: depending on the teaching institution, Italian study abroad units may be HECS liable or only available on a fee-paying basis. Students may be eligible to apply for Monash Abroad Study Grants.
For a full list of units see Italian Studies: Electives and Language Study Abroad Units. NB: students may replace some of their core language units with alternate intensive in-country units up to 24 points or students can choose language study abroad units as electives. You must obtain written approval from the Italian Studies Program before enrolling. Students are required to consult with the program's Study Abroad coordinator.
Teaching language requirements:
If you intend to teach language you will need to complete an Advanced major with a proficiency level exit point of at least 10 (e.g. ITA3100).
First-year sequence
A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.
Minor sequence:
Students complete a standard minor chosen from EITHER 24 points of core language units OR 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.
Major sequence:
Students complete a standard major consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.