ITA3991 - Language study abroad program 3/2

Leader(s): Carolyn James

Offered

Overseas First semester 2009 (Off-campus Day)
Overseas Second semester 2009 (Off-campus Day)

Synopsis

Approved semester-length study equivalent to 12 points (Arts, Monash) at an Italian university, 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.

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 12 points third-year level language and culture units 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, ITA2060, ITA2080 or equivalent language competence