ITA3990 - Language study abroad program 3/1

Leader(s): Carolyn James

Offered

Overseas First semester 2009 (Off-campus Day)
Overseas First semester 2009 (Off-campus Day)
Overseas Second semester 2009 (Off-campus Day)
Overseas Second semester 2009 (Off-campus Day)
Overseas Summer semester A 2009 (Off-campus Day)
Prato Summer semester A 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

Approved study equivalent to a 6-point unit (Arts, Monash) at an Italian university or an intensive language program at an Italian teaching institution, or at the Monash University Centre in Prato. Placement arrangements will be made through the Program, which has links with the universities of Florence, Bologna, Perugia and Siena and will offer study units at Prato.

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

As determined by the host institution. Students will be required to bring back all written work for assessment.

Prerequisites

ITA2040, ITA2080, ITA2100, or equivalent knowledge of Italian