IT1002 - Foundation Italian 2

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

Available to all students who have passed IT1001 or who have an equivalent knowledge of Italian.

This subject extends the knowledge gained in IT1001 of the structure and function of the Italian langugae. Students' knowledge of grammar and syntax will be extended, along with a greater awareness of Italian culture through texts.

Learning Outcomes

• to take students to a level of minimum creative proficiency (approximately 1- on the ISLPR scale);
• to write and talk about everyday pursuits and past and future activities;
• to read simple authentic texts;
• to perform tasks such as discussing their health, accommodation, and the cultures of Italian-speaking societies.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

IT1001

Availabilities
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator:	Dr Christopher Mann
Contact hours:	0 hours lectures - supplied by UNE 26 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (30%); oral (10%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Completion of fortnightly homework assignments is a compulsory requirement of the subject. Students must pass the examination in order to pass the subject.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.