Major Overview
- Description
Italian Studies involves the study of the Italian language as well as its culture. As a language, Italian is rewarding to study—opening up the riches of Italy's cultural past and the fascination of its dynamic present. It is the most widely spoken language in Australia after English because of the ongoing migrant, intellectual, cultural and commercial links between Australia and Italy. The Italian Studies major teaches you high levels of competency in speaking, writing, listening and reading. It also offers a wide perspective on Italian culture, considering not only the culture and history of Italy itself but also Italian-speaking communities around the world including Australia. We offer this major at all levels to challenge and engage you throughout your studies—from beginners through to native speakers. You will also be encouraged to enhance your educational experience by participating in exchange programs in Italy at approved universities such as Siena, Milan or Perugia.
This major is available to students assessed by the discipline as near native speaker.
- Outcomes
Students are able to:
- show competence in the Italian language in the four macroskills of language acquisition—reading, writing, listening and speaking—rated according to the Common European Framework for Languages
- interact confidently and successfully in situations involving Italian cultural conventions
- interpret Italian language texts—written, audio, visual—in the light of Italian culture and society
- move with accuracy and skill between the English and Italian languages and cultures
- creatively apply language skills to a range of different contexts.
- Broadening guidelines
All students studying towards a Bachelor's Degree at UWA are required to Broaden their studies by completing a minimum of four units (24 points) of study outside their degree specific major. Broadening is your opportunity to explore other areas of interest, investigate new disciplines and knowledge paradigms and to shape your degree to suit your own aspirations and interests. Many of you will be able to undertake more than this minimum amount of broadening study and we encourage you to do so if this suits your aspirations. Over the next few months you will find here some broadening suggestions related to your degree-specific major. While we know that many students value guidance of this sort, these are only suggestions and students should not lose sight of the opportunity to explore that is afforded by your Broadening Choices. Advice can also be sought from your Allocated Student Advising Office.
- Courses
ITLNA Italian Studies can be taken as a degree-specific major in the following degree courses:
Example Study Plan
See study plans for more information.
Units
Key to availability of units:
- S1
- Semester 1
- S2
- Semester 2
Level 1
Degree-specific major units
Take all units (12 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | ITAL1405 | Italian Studies 5 |
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| S2 | ITAL1406 | Italian Studies 6 |
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Level 2
Degree-specific major units
Take all units (18 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | ITAL2407 | Italian Studies 7 |
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| S2 | ITAL2408 | Italian Studies 8 |
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| S2 | ITAL2812 | The Shape of Italian: Communicating Between Worlds |
Level 3
Degree-specific major units
Take all units (12 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | ITAL3409 | Italian Studies 9 | |
| S2 | ITAL3410 | Italian Studies 10 |
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Degree-specific major units
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | ITAL3815 | Linguistic History of Italy |
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| S2 | ITAL3816 | Dante's Divine Comedy: a medieval masterpiece for the modern world |
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| S1 | ITAL3817 | Modern Italy in Film |
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