Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Notes

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.

Chief examiner(s)

Annamaria Pagliaro

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Italian studies

Prerequisites

ATS2224, ATS2226, ATS2228 or equivalent language competence