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Italian Studies Entry Points

All students are encouraged to do more than the minimum number of units/points since this will increase their linguistic, analytic and critical skills and knowledge.

Intending teachers should note that a three-year post-VCE major in Italian Studies is the prerequisite for teacher training in Italian; students entering at level 1 in their first year may reach this level by doing core language units in Italian Studies in their Honours year. Levels 6 or 8 at third year are prerequisites for entry into Honours.

First year Italian Studies has FOUR ENTRY POINTS, allowing students, from beginners to advanced, to begin first year study at an appropriate level. Each starting point corresponds to a first year sequence of two units. Enrolling students select ONE of these ITALIAN STUDIES FIRST YEAR SEQUENCES according to the criteria set out for each one. Students who are inappropriately enrolled for their language proficiency level will be required to change their enrolment.

For further information students should contact the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics.

Overview of sequences

LEVEL

ENTRY POINT 1:
BEGINNERS
ITALIAN

ENTRY POINT 2:
INTERMEDIATE
ITALIAN

ENTRY POINT 3:
ADVANCED
ITALIAN (1)

ENTRY POINT 4: ADVANCED
ITALIAN (2)

1 & 2

First Year
ITA1010/ITA1020

      

3 & 4

Second Year
ITA2030/2040

First Year
 ITA1030/ITA1040

    

5 & 6

Third Year
ITA3050/ITA3060

Second Year
 ITA2050/ITA2060

First Year
 ITA1050/1060

  

7 & 8

  

Third Year
 ITA3070/ITA3080

Second Year
ITA2070/2080

First Year
ITA1070/1080

9 & 10

    

Third Year
ITA3090/3100

Second Year
ITA2090/2100

Various Specialised Units

      

Third Year
Electives

Honours
(various specialised units + dissertation)

Honours

Honours

Honours

Honours

Entry Point 1 - Beginners Italian

For students with no previous experience of Italian.

Students commencing Italian Studies at entry point one complete:

1st Year Sequence:

A first-year sequence consists of ITA1010 and ITA1020 .

Minor Sequence:

A 24 point minor consists of the above first-year sequence followed by an appropriate second-year sequence. Students may also do a 30 points minor choosing a six points elective at second-year level.

Major Sequence:

Students complete 48 points including ITA1010,ITA1020 , appropriate second and third-year sequences and two third-year level units to the value of 12 points chosen from available Italian electives. Students are strongly encouraged to complete a 54 points major by including an additional second-year or third-year Italian elective.

Core Language Units(Entry Point 1 Pathway):

Entry Point 2 - Intermediate Italian

For students who have some previous experience in the language and for lower scoring VCE students. A placement test will be held during Orientation Week.

Students commencing Italian Studies at entry point two complete:

1st Year Sequence:

A first-year sequence consists of ITA1030 and ITA1040 .

Minor Sequence:

A 24 point minor consists of the above first-year sequence followed by an appropriate second-year sequence. Students may also do a 30 points minor choosing a six points elective at second-year level.

Major Sequence:

Students complete 48 points including ITA1030 ,ITA1040 , appropriate second and third-year sequences and two third-year level units to the value of 12 points chosen from available Italian electives. Students are strongly encouraged to complete a 54 points major by including an additional second-year or third-year Italian elective.

Core Language Units(Entry Point 2 Pathway):

Entry Point 3 - Advanced Italian (1)

For students who have completed year 12 Italian or its equivalent. All students with previous studies of Italian will sit a placement test in Orientation Week so as to be allocated in the most appropriate stream.

Students commencing Italian Studies at entry point three complete:

1st Year Sequence:

A first-year sequence consists of ITA1050 and ITA1060 .

Minor Sequence:

A 24 point minor consists of the above first-year sequence followed by ITA2070 and ITA2080 . Students may also do a 30 points minor choosing a six points elective at second-year level.

Major Sequence:

Students complete 48 points including ITA1050 ,ITA1060 , ITA2070 , ITA2080 ,ITA3090 , ITA3100 and two third-year level units to the value of 12 points chosen from available Italian electives. Students are strongly encouraged to complete a 54 points major by including an additional second-year or third-year Italian elective.

Core Language Units(Entry Point 3 Pathway):

Entry Point 4 - Advanced Italian (2)

For students who have an advanced competence in Italian (e.g. students with in-country experience as exchange students, on a study abroad program, etc.). All students with previous studies of Italian will sit a placement test in Orientation Week so as to be allocated in the most appropriate stream.

Students commencing Italian Studies at entry point four complete:

1st Year Sequence:

A first-year sequence consists of ITA1070 and ITA1080 .

Minor Sequence:

A 24 point minor consists of the above first-year sequence followed by ITA2090 and ITA2100 . Students may also do a 30 points minor choosing a six points elective at second-year level.

Major Sequence:

Students complete 48 points including ITA1070 ,ITA1080 , followed by ITA2090 and ITA2100 and four third-year level units to the value of 24 points chosen from available Italian electives. Students are strongly encouraged to complete a 54 points major by including an additional second-year or third-year Italian elective.

Entry Point 4 Pathway:

Sequence variations

In certain cases, students with native or near-native linguistic competence may, with the Convenor's and Faculty's approval, substitute for a first-year, first-semester Italian unit a first-year, first-semester unit in European studies, or another European language. Native speakers of Italian may be permitted to work at a higher linguistic level or take additional points in lieu of a language and culture core unit and should consult the program Convenor for placement.

N.B. Intending students with some knowledge of Italian but no formal qualifications should consult the Convenor before enrolling.

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