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All areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Arts component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionThe Italian studies program aims to assist students as they gradually develop their linguistic competence, both passive (understanding and reading) and active (speaking and writing). It also helps students to expand their knowledge of important areas of Italian culture; history, society, language, literature, film and theatre. Each proficiency level sequence has a cultural component as well as a language component. Italian has four entry points, all of which lead to either a minor or a major sequence. Students who complete a major sequence with good results may undertake honours at fourth-year level. A level six exit point is the minimum required for entry to the honours year. Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolmentThe Italian studies program convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the program convenor. Non-Arts studentsIn some non-Arts courses students are able to take Arts electives and count them towards their course. Students who decide that they want to study a language as part of their non-Arts course should:
Note: Because some students will be unable to study language as first-year level units, the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics have created second-year level codes to enable non-Arts students to complete the equivalent of a first-year sequence in their chosen language. Students wishing to enrol in these units must discuss any future enrolment with the relevant language program before enrolling. Language Study Abroad programGrants are available to second and third-year students who intend to study in Italy. Students have the possibility of attending intensive six-point units at first and second-year level at the Monash University Prato Centre. Honours students are strongly encouraged to study for one semester in an Italian university (preferably at the University of Florence or at the University of Bologna) as part of their honours degree. See the lists of units below. Note: Depending on the teaching institution, Italian study abroad units may be CSP-liable or only available on a fee-paying basis. Students may be eligible to apply for Monash Study Abroad grants. UnitsMajor sequences - choosing the right entry pointStudents wishing to undertake Italian studies have the option of starting in one of four entry points. The following sequences are provided as guides only. There are several ways to structure your Italian studies major, however students wishing to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking study abroad units or because language acquisition results allow them to, must consult with the language program before enrolling. Basic major sequencesBasic Italian major, entry point 1For students with little or no knowledge of the language.
Basic Italian major, entry point 2For students who can demonstrate an intermediate language competence or who have achieved a VCE Italian score of 30 or below.
Advanced major sequencesAdvanced Italian major, entry point 3For students who have achieved a VCE Italian score of 31 or above or who can demonstrate equivalent knowledge.
Advanced Italian major, entry point 4For students who can demonstrate an advanced Italian competence beyond VCE level. Students may enrol in this stream subject to the convener's approval.
Language Study Abroad units
Elective units
Units not offered in 2010Electives:
Relevant CoursesDiploma
BachelorsSingle degrees
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