ITA4490

Language Study Abroad Program ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Carolyn James

Offered:
Overseas First semester 2006 (Off-campus)
Overseas First semester 2006 (Off-campus)
Overseas Second semester 2006 (Off-campus)
Overseas Second semester 2006 (Off-campus)

Synopsis: An approved semester-length unit at an Italian university. Placement arrangements will be made through the department, which has links with the universities of Florence and Perugia.

Objectives: Upon completion of this unit students should have: 1. Successfully undertaken a program of study offered by a host institution in Italy equivalent to a 6-point level language and culture unit at Monash University. 2. Achieved a good level of competency in the designated tasks. 3. Gained first-hand understanding of Italian culture in Italy. 4. Improved and consolidated Italian language skills in Italy. 5. Taken advantage of access to Italian library holdings, and the Italian-speaking academic environment to complement their language and/or culture programs.

Assessment: Students will be required to bring back all written work for assessment.