97807 Italophone Literature(s)

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UTS: International Studies: International Studies and Languages
Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 97806 Italian Popular Culture OR 97804 Italian Language and Culture 4 OR 97805 Italy and Migration OR 97808 Italian Language and the Arts

Description

This subject provides students who have intermediate to advanced proficiency in Italian with an introduction to Italophone literature(s). It corresponds to Level B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Students are guided to understand, interpret and discuss, in written and oral form, a series of literary texts in Italian and to relate them to broad socio-cultural contexts. This subject considers a variety of genres and includes a transnational discourse on text and texualization in Italian, covering works from Switzerland as well as postcolonial literature in Italian. Students take an active part in collaborative learning activities to practise and consolidate their language skills.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

a.	Comprehend, reflect upon and analyse complex texts in spoken and written Italian.
b.	Produce complex texts in spoken and written Italian.
c.	Demonstrate intercultural awareness across two or more cultural contexts.

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (INT = International Studies CILOs):

Evaluate critically theoretical and specialised knowledge of contemporary societies, cultures and workplaces. (INT.2.1)
Understand and engage with cultural diversities in Australia and/or internationally. (INT.3.1)
Communicate effectively and appropriately in an additional language for everyday and professional purposes. (INT.3.2)

Teaching and learning strategies

Italophone literature(s) proposes an innovative blended, practice-based and research-inspired learning experience. Italophone texts are analysed through a communicative and reflective approach, able to stimulate progressive and continuous learning, as well as reflection on the use of language in context. The analysis of texts is supported by series of supplementary authentic intermedial materials (podcasts, images, videos) and scaffolded through the use of real-life scenarios and situations (debates, role-plays, interviews). Italophone literature(s) is structured so to favour interaction within a virtual learning environment as well as the construction of a nuanced and personalised learning experience.

In addition to the sessions live-streamed via Zoom, students are asked to complete a series of on-line activities, which strengthen their independent learning skills and facilitate a customised learning experience. The approximate time commitment expected from students is 12 hours per week, including live-streamed sessions.

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Reflective Learning Portfolio

Objective(s):

a, b and c

Weight:

35%

Criteria linkages:

Criteria	Weight (%)	SLOs	CILOs
Depth of critical reflection on the topic	30	a	INT.3.1
Coherence of organisation, clarity of expression	25	b	INT.3.2
Variety, range and accuracy of vocabulary and structures	20	b	INT.3.2
Reflection on the use of language	25	a, c	INT.3.2

SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Assessment task 2: Dialogue and discussion

Objective(s):

a and b

Weight:

30%

Criteria linkages:

Criteria	Weight (%)	SLOs	CILOs
Quality of relevant research and analysis of the topic	30	a	INT.2.1
Coherence of organisation, clarity of expression	25	b	INT.3.2
Variety, range and accuracy of vocabulary and structures	20	b	INT.3.2
Pronunciation	15	b	INT.3.2
Fluency	10	b	INT.3.2

SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Assessment task 3: Essay

Objective(s):

a, b and c

Weight:

35%

Criteria linkages:

Criteria	Weight (%)	SLOs	CILOs
Depth and effectiveness of analysis relevant to the topic	30	c	INT.2.1
Coherence of organisation, clarity of expression	30	b	INT.3.2
Variety, range and accuracy of vocabulary and structures	20	b	INT.3.2
Relevance of an engagement with scholarly literature	20	a	INT.2.1

SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Minimum requirements

Attendance at tutorials is essential in this subject. Classes are based on a collaborative approach that involves essential work-shopping and interchange of ideas with other students and the tutor. A roll will be taken at each class. If you are late to class and not present when the roll is taken, it is your responsibility to tell your tutor at the end of that class so that your attendance can be recorded. Please note that if you are more than 30 minutes late, you will be noted as absent. Students must attend at least 85% of their classes. Students who fail to do so will be refused the opportunity to take or submit their final assessment (see Rule 3.8). In order to pass this subject, students must earn an overall total of 50 marks or more.

Required texts

Readings will be made available online through UTS library.

Recommended texts

Nocchi, S. (2015). New Italian Grammar in practice: exercises, tests, games. Alma Edizioni.