Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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

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Synopsis

Approved study equivalent to 18-points (Arts, Monash) at an Italian university. Placement arrangements will be made through the Program, which has links with the universities of Florence, Bologna, Perugia and Siena. Students will take the Programma Seminariale within their chosen units in Italy.

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 fourth-year 18-point 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. study culture units which are broadly related to students' dissertation topics in order to enhance linguistic and cultural competence of that field of study

Assessment

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

Chief examiner(s)

Annamaria Pagliaro

Contact hours

As determined by the host institution

Prerequisites

Entry into the Honours Program in Italian