School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsLanguage and Communication Skills 2A: ItalianWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101701.2
Discipline: SOUTHERN EUROPEAN LANGUAGES
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 20
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of 20 credit points of Italian Language at Level 1.
Equivalent Units
102013 - Italian 201, 102014 - Italian 202
Incompatible Units
100132 - Italian 201, 101267 - Language Skills 203: Listening and Speaking
About this Unit
In 2013 this unit replaced by 102013 - Italian 201 and 102014 - Italian 202. This is post-beginner unit for intermediate level study of modern Italian language suitable for Post HSC entry. It aims to develop all four core skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, towards more sophisticated communicative transactions ranging from casual to formal styles of speech. However, the special focus of this unit is on developing, in particular, listening and speaking skills in the Italian language in relation to oral aspects of contemporary culture and society of Italian-speaking countries. Cultural and social understanding is also fostered through research projects on specific cultural or social aspects that are of interest to students. A range of CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) activities are utilised for this unit.