Stage 2
Italian Continuers
Assumed Knowledge
Italian at Continuers Level is designed for students who have studied the language for 300-400 hours by the time they have completed Stage 1, or who have an equivalent level of knowledge.
Prerequisites
Stage 1 Italian Continuers 1 and 2 with a ‘C’ grade or better.
Focus Capabilities
Communication, Citizenship.
Related Subject
Subject Description
In Stage 2 Italian at Continuers Level, students continue to develop their skills to communicate meaningfully. Students further develop an understanding of how Italian is used appropriately by using the skills of listening, speaking, viewing, reading and writing for a range of purposes in a variety of contexts.
In Italian Continuers, students have opportunities to:
interact with others to exchange information, ideas, opinions and experiences
create texts in Italian to express information, feelings, ideas and opinions
analyse texts to interpret meaning
examine relationships between language, culture and identity, and reflect on the ways in which culture influences communication.
At Stage 2, students explore a range of topics through three themes: the Individual, the Italian-speaking Communities and the Changing World. Topics covered include: Travel, Youth in Italy, Relationships, Italian Passions and Youth in Italy. Students undertake an in-depth study demonstrating research and personal reflection on an aspect or aspects of a topic associated with ‘The Italian-speaking Communities’ or ‘The Changing World’ themes.
Bonus points are awarded for language study at Stage 2 as part of the SA Language, Literacy and Mathematics Bonus Scheme for entry into Flinders University, The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia.
Course Fees
Nil.
Additional Costs
Students may participate in two excursions at an approximate cost of $30.00 per excursion.
Assessment Type 1:
Folio: Three to four Assessments (Interaction, Text Production, Text Analysis).
Assessment Type 2:
In-depth Study: An oral presentation, a written response, a reflective response in English.
Assessment Type 3:
External Assessment: An oral examination and a 2 hour written examination.
Assessment Type 4:
N/A
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