97806 Italian Popular Culture

8cp; 2 x 1.5hpw, seminar. To comply with health advice from NSW Health, the planned delivery of this subject for Spring 2021 has been adjusted. Activities scheduled for campus until the 27th of August (inclusive) are being moved online. Timetabled activities for the remainder of the session will be held on campus only if the public health situation permits face-to-face learning in available teaching spaces. Please log into Canvas and monitor your UTS email for the latest advice concerning subject delivery and assessment information.; availability: exchange and study abroad students with faculty approval
Requisite(s): 97805 Italy and Migration OR 97804 Italian Language and Culture 4 OR 97807 Italophone Literature(s) OR 97808 Italian Language and the Arts

Description

This subject provides students who have intermediate to advanced proficiency in Italian with an introduction to Italian popular culture. It corresponds to Level B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CERF). Students are guided to understand, interpret, and discuss, in written and oral form, cultural productions in Italian and Italophone contexts. This subject considers a variety of genres, sources, and media (including pop music and comics). Students take an active part in collaborative learning activities to practise and consolidate their language skills.

Typical availability

Spring session, City campus

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