1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

AA309 Italian 3X AA375 Industry Based Learning in Europe
6 hours oer week . Hawthorn Prereauisite: AA210 or
Prerequisite: any stage two Business and/or Arts subjects
approved equivalent Assessment: partly continuous, partly Assessment: continuous
by examination
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
The main objectives of Italian 3X are to consolidate
students' language skills and to develop these further
through the study of appropriate literature and related
grammar; to develop their oral skills through conversation
and discussion in Italian; to develop in the 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. It is complemented by
contemporary documents on present day Italy and
appropriate films and other media.
Textbook
Lazzarino, G. Da Capo: An Italian Review Grammar. 3rd edn,
Fort Worth, Harcourt, Brace Jovanovich, 1992
Bregu-Hougaz, L. Opinioni. Melbourne, CIS Educational, 1984
AA310 Italian 3Y
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: AA309 or
approved equivalent Assessment: continuous and
examination
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
The main objectives of Italian 3Y are to consolidate
students' advanced level language skills and to develop these
further through a study of appropriate literature and related
grammar; to develop their oral skills through conversation
and discussion in Italian; to develop in the 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. It is complemented by
contemporary documents on present day Italy and
appropriate films and other media.
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Contemporary Italy
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: AA307 or
AA310 (AA207 or AA210 ifthe subject is being studied
concurrently with AA307 or AA310) Assessment:
V,
c continuous
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A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
$ Objectives and Content
2 The subject is designed to make students aware of some of
ci the main areas of Italy's achievements and to develop in
students an understanding of the important economic,
commercial, political, social and cultural aspects of Italy's
changing reality.
Note: In order to complete a major in Italian, AA309 and
AA310 (Beginner's stream) or AA306 and AA307 (post-VCE
stream) are normally completed prior to, or concurrently with
AA313.
Objectives and Content
The obiective of this elective is to orovide students with a three
month experience of living in a European country and working
in a European company as a regular employee. The Industry
Based Learning subject aims to provide students with the
linguistic skills and cultural competence critical to the
international trade environment. The subject provides an
opportunity for students to gain that essential hands-on
experience in the European Union business world by exposing
the students to the commercial environment of the European
market place.
Recommended reading
Dyker, D. (ed.) The National Economies of Europe. London,
Longman, 1992
Moussis, N. Access to Europe. Guide to Community Policies, 3rd
edn, Brussels, EDIT-EUR, 1993
Taylor, C. & Press, A. 1992 Facts and Challenges, 2nd edn,
London, Industrial Society, 1989
AA376 European Union Study Tour
Prerequisite: AA119 and AA212 (recommended)
Assessment: continuous
This subject is offered bi-annually. It is not offered in 1997.
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Contents
This subject will expose students to the cultural, political
and regulatory environments that currently constitute the
European Union. The basis of the course is a study tour to
several European countries. Students will visit the
institutions of the European Union (such as the European
Parliament, the European Court of Justice, the European
Investment Bank and the offices of the European
Commission) and European business enterprises. Lectures
on topics relevant to the course will be provided by
European universities. The tour will be preceded by three
briefing sessions.
Recommended reading
Steiner, J. Textbook on EEC Law. 3rd edn, London, Blackstone
Press,1992
European Documentation Series, Official Publications of the
European Community, Luxembourg
AA377
International Business in the Italian
Context
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: stage one
Business subjects and stage two Italian subjects or equivalent 0
Assessment: continuous Only offmd biannually - not
offered in 1997
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
This subject is designed to make students familiar with
international trade and the contemporary Italian business