These will include semantic equivalence, prepositional use, false cognates, figurative and idiomatic language use and problems due to cultural differences. This unit, to take place at an Italian university with which Macquarie University has an exchange agreement, will be offered during the mid-year break. It is intended for students who have completed ITL211 . The unit comprises 3 to 4 weeks of intensive study of Italian language and culture. Assessment will be by examination at the end of the unit.
Assessment is by assignments, tests and examination.
This unit is intended for students who have completed ITL210 and ITL211 . The unit aims to further develop skills in reading, comprehension, speaking and writing. There will also be more advanced work on selected topics in Italian grammar. At the end of this unit students will have covered most aspects of Italian grammar and have acquired good communicative skills. Students are required to individually research a particular subject under the guidance of a staff member of Italian Studies.