1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

A4106 Advanced ltalian 1 A
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: VCE Italian or
approved equivalent Assessment: partly continuous, partly
by examination
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Obiectives and Content
he program has been planned in order to develop students'
conversation skills and ~roficiencv in writing " standard
Italian. Through a study of contemporary literature,
students will improve their competence in grammar,
vocabulary and idioms.
Recommended Reading
Katis, M., Piccioli, M. and Savoca, C. Voci dall'ltalia. Sydney,
Pergamon Press, 1983
Lazzarino, G. Prego!: An Invitation to Italian. 4th edn, New York,
McGraw Hill, 1995
Lazzarino, G. Workbook for Prego! An Invitation to Italian. 4th
edn, New York, McGraw Hill, 1995
Garzanti. II Nuovo Dizionario Inglese Italiano Garzanti. Milano,
Garzanti, 1984
A41 07 Advanced ltalian 1 B
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: AA106 or
approved equivalent Assessment: partly continuous, partly
by examination Equivalent value: two semester subjects
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
The program has been planned in order to develop students'
conversation skills and proficiency in writing standard
Italian. Through a study of contemporary literature,
students will improve their competence in grammar,
vocabulary and idioms.
The aim of the course is to consolidate and extend the work
begun in semester one.
A4109 ltalian 1X
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: partly continuous, partly by examination
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
This is a practical introduction to the language; a basic
v, grammatical and conversational ability will be achieved. The
C
_q course also includes a general introduction to the study of
& the Italian way of life.
a Textbooks
Lazzarino, G. Prego!: An Invitation to Italian, 4th edn. New
York, McGraw Hill, 1995
Lazzarino, G.A. Workbook for Prego, An Invitation to Italian. 4th
edn, New York, McGraw Hill, 1995
Garzanti, II Nuovo Dizionurio Inglese-Gananti. Milano, Garzanti,
1984
A4110 ltalian 1 Y
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: AA109 or
approved equivalent Assessment: partly continuous, partly
by examination Equivalent value: two semester subjects
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
This is a practical introduction to the language; a basic
grammatical and conversational ability will be achieved. The
aim of the course is to extend the work begun in semester
one.
A4119 Post-War Italy
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: by essay, seminar presentation and class test
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
The aim of the subject is to explore some of those influences
- internal - European and international which have shaped
the development of Italy into a modern industrial nation.
The course is designed:
(a) to give students an appreciation of the Italian way of life
and an understanding of the people of Italy today;
(b) to develop in the students an understanding of
contemporary Italy by introducing them to changing
Italian cultural values and to current social, ~olitical and
economic issues.
AA206 Advanced ltalian 2A
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: AA107 or
approved equivalent Assessment: partly continuous, partly
by examination
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Obidves and Content
The course aims to consolidate students' Italian language
knowledge through advanced grammatical exercises and the
study of appropriate literary works. The subject will also
develop in students an understanding of contemporary Italy
through the study of Italian history which covers the period
from the rise of Fascism to present day Italy.
Textbooks
Lazzarino, G. Da Capo: An Italian Review Grammar. 3rd edn,
Fort Worth, Harcoun, Brace Jovanovich, 1992
Bregu-Hougaz, L. Opinioni. Melbourne, CIS Educational, 1984
AA207 Advanced ltalian 2B
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: AA206 or
approved equivalent Assessment: partly continuous, partly
by examination
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
The course aims to consolidate students' Italian language
knowledge and extend the work begun in semester one
through advanced grammatical exercises and the study of
appropriate literary works. The subject will also develop in
students an understanding of contemporary Italy through
the study of Italian history which covers the period from the
rise of Fascism to present day Italy.