James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

IT3701 - Italian Study-Abroad Program 1

Credit points: 12
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by:

Students are required to spend two teaching periods abroad studying in an approved program (beginning with IT3700 in SP2 and continuing with IT3701 in SP1 of the following year). The precise content of this subject is negotiated between staff, students, and the host institution(s) overseas. In broad terms, the subject consists of in-depth study and practice in the target language through interaction on a daily basis with native speakers.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:IT3301

Availabilities

Cairns, , Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2019
Contact hours:
  • 104 hours - Deep language immersion in host nation is continuous; formal contact hours as per host institution.
    Assessment:the precise form of assessment tasks will be determined by negotiation between the staff, students and the receiving overseas institution(s). in general terms, however, assessment will involve judging the four macroskills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, together with cultural sensitivity, through the completion of a range of appropriate tasks. equal weight will be given to each of the macroskills.
    Special Assessment Requirements:Note - students must also meet the objectives of all courses taken in the selected institution overseas

    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.