Overview
This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023.Italian Studies enables you to explore the long and fascinating linguistic and cultural heritage of one of Australia’s most important migrant groups and equip you with appropriate knowledge and skills for communicating in the Italian language. Through language study, you will acquire an … For more content click the Read More button below.
At UNSW, Italian Studies combines the teaching of practical language skills with the study of history, society, culture and customs. You will gain knowledge and skills relevant to a wide range of career paths from business, trade and commerce to diplomacy, tourism and the media.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Articulate Italian Studies theories and practices.
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Articulate a general understanding of Italian society and culture.
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Undertake independent scholarly enquiry and analysis about Italian society and culture.
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4.
Communicate in Italian with a level of competency equivalent to a “basic user” as articulated in the common European framework.
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5.
Employ Italian Studies knowledge to engage with problems in professional practice, civil life and/or scholarship.
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Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity.
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Collaborate effectively with others and engage sensitively with diverse cultural perspectives.
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Communicate complex ideas using a variety of suitable media.
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction to acquire knowledge and skills.
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
- Global citizens
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- Professionals
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Social Sciences - BSocSci3325 - Social Sciences
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3341 - Media
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Design - BDes4825 - Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA4830 - Fine Arts
Specialisation Structure
You must complete 36 UOC.
Language courses are completed via cross-institutional study at the University of Sydney.
Arts/Education (Secondary) Students
Language Courses
Prescribed Electives
Cross-Institutional Arrangement with the University of Sydney
Enrolment Disclaimer
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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Additional Information
Placement Information
Placement into junior level (ITLN1xxx) or senior level (ITLN2xxx) courses at the University of Sydney depends on your prior knowledge of the language. Please consult the University of Sydney Handbook under the Subject Areas tab for more information.
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