Faculty of: Arts, Business and Law School of: Communication and Creative Industries Teaching Session: Semester 1 Year: 2017 Course Coordinator: Francesco Ricatti Email: fricatti@usc.edu.au Course outline Code: ITL110 Title: Italian A 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description This is an introductory course in Italian language aimed at complete beginners. You will be introduced to basic structures of the language and will develop the ability to conduct simple conversations on everyday topics. The course also provides an introduction to basic aspects of Italian life and culture. 1.2 Course content Italian language and culture at absolute beginner level, in accordance with the EU framework A1 2. Unit value 12 units 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? Specific Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks Graduate Qualities On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Recognise and use the basic grammatical structures of the Italian language Understand simple Italian written texts and spoken dialogues Have a basic understanding of some aspects of Italian culture and society Hold a simple conversation in Italian on everyday topics You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming:
Page 2 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of pre-requisites, corequisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions 4.2 Pre-requisites 4.3 Co-requisites 4.4 Anti-requisites INT130 4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL) 5.2 Assessment tasks Task No. Assessment Tasks Individual or Group 1 Online quizzes Weighting % What is the duration / length? Individual 30% Weekly quizzes: 20 to 50 words each When should I submit? Weeks 3-12 Where should I submit it? Quizzes completed on-line through ; 2a In-class test Individual 10% 90 minutes Week 5 In tutorial 2b In-class test Individual 10% 90 minutes Week 9 In tutorial 2c In-class test Individual 20% 90 minutes Weeks 13 In tutorial 3a Oral exam a Group 10% 10 minutes Week 7 TBA 3b Oral exam b Group 20% 20 minutes Central examination period 100% TBA
Page 3 Assessment Task 1: Online quizzes Goal: To understand and use effectively basic elements of the Italian language, with a particular focus on grammar and vocabulary Product: Online quizzes Format: From Week 3 to Week 12, you are required to complete on-line weekly quizzes and reading tasks. You must complete each online quiz in the week it is due. You can complete each quiz as many time as you want, and for each quiz you will receive the mark obtained in your final attempt. Reading tasks can only be attempted once. Criteria These tasks will be assessed according to levels of achievement in the following criteria: knowledge of, understanding, and ability to use grammatical structures and vocabulary understanding of short written texts Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Communication Problem solving Assessment Task 2a, 2b and 2c: In-class tests Goal: Product: Format: Criteria To demonstrate your knowledge of basic Italian grammar and vocabulary, your understanding of simple conversations in Italian, and your ability to write short texts in Italian Test You are required to complete three computerised tests in the computer laboratory. These will test your understanding and use of Italian vocabulary and grammar, as well as comprehension of elementary spoken Italian, and ability to write simple texts in Italian. These tasks will be assessed according to levels of achievement in the following criteria: knowledge of, understanding, and ability to use grammatical structures and vocabulary comprehension of gist and some details in simple aural texts and/or conversations Skill assessment level Generic skill assessed Communication Problem solving Assessment Task 3a and 3b: Oral exams Goal: To prepare a dialogue that demonstrates your acquired ability to speak in Italian; to demonstrate your ability to have a basic conversation in Italian Product: An acted dialogue with one of your classmates; an improvised conversation with the examiners Format: This task will test comprehension of elementary spoken Italian and the ability to provide simple answers in a conversation with a fellow student, the lecturer and/or a tutor. Criteria ability to understand questions, respond appropriately, extend answers and ask for clarification/help grammatical accuracy range of vocabulary intonation and pronunciation originality and liveliness of the dialogue and the conversation
Page 4 Generic skill assessed Communication Collaboration Skill assessment level 5.3 Additional assessment requirements SafeAssign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via SafeAssign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that SafeAssign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via SafeAssign will be provided on the site of the course. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct 5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours On campus Lecture: 1 x 1 Hour per week On campus Tutorials: 2 x 2 Hour per week 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester 1
Page 5 6.3 Course activities Teaching What key concepts/content will I Week / learn? Module What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Independent Study Activities Activities 1 Greeting people, introducing yourself, nationality, asking what does it mean?, how do you say? how do you pronounce? Present tense, adjectives, alphabet, numbers (New Italian Espresso Lesson 1) 2 Greeting people, introducing yourself, nationality, asking what does it mean?, how do you say? how do you pronounce? Present tense, adjectives, alphabet, numbers (New Italian Espresso Lesson 1) 3 Ordering food Nouns, articles, numbers (New Italian Espresso Lesson 2) 4 Ordering food Nouns, articles, numbers (New Italian Espresso Lesson 2) 5 - Revision - IN-CLASS TEST 1 6 Talking about age, work, daily activities Present tense, prepositions, formal and informal registers (New Italian Espresso Lesson 3) Mid Semester Break
Page 6 7 Monday, 17th April, Public Holiday 8 Tuesday, 25th April, Public Holiday 9 Monday, 1st May, Public Holiday Talking about age, work, daily activities Present tense, prepositions, formal and informal registers (New Italian Espresso Lesson 3) - ORAL EXAM 1 Free time, activities and interests Present tense, interrogatives, piacere, sapere vs conoscere (New Italian Espresso Lesson 4) Revision - IN-CLASS TEST 2 10 Free time, activities and interests Present tense, interrogatives, piacere, sapere vs conoscere (New Italian Espresso Lesson 4) 11 Consolidation and revision activities. 12 Consolidation and revision activities. 13 Consolidation and revision activities. IN-CLASS TEST 3 Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation.
Page 7 7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed texts L. Ziglio and G. Rizzo, New Italian Espresso Textbook, Alma edizioni Gruppo Italiaidea, New Italian Espresso Workbook, Alma edizioni Further material will be available on-line through. It is your responsibility to check at least twice a week. 7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. 7.3 Specific requirements 7.4 Risk management Health and safety risks have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to research and understand risks of specific courses and to review the USC s health and safety principles by viewing the online induction training for students. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Additional assistance is provided to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 or Email: student central@usc.edu.au 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learningand-teaching 10. General enquiries In person: Sippy Downs - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C USC SouthBank - Student Central, Building B, Ground floor (level 1) USC Gympie - Student Central, 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie USC Fraser Coast - Student Central, Building A Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 Email: studentcentral@usc.edu.au