https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vce/vce-study-designs/italian/Pages/Index.aspx
Is this subject available for acceleration? NO
Students have the opportunity to continue their studies of Italian language and culture through topics that focus on the strands of writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Topics from Units 1 – 4 are taken from three broad themes:
The individual, the Italian speaking communities and the changing world.
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Unit 1
- Italian language and culture is explored and used in a variety of tasks including different writing styles, rehearsed and improvised dialogues and comprehension based on listening, viewing and reading.
- Topics may include: Immigration, Festivals and Stereotypes.
- Assessment is based on three outcomes (one for each strand) and a written exam.
Unit 2
- Continued focus on all four strands with topics which may include Work, Health and Advertisements
- Assessment is based on three outcomes (one for each strand) and a written exam.
Unit 3
- Italian language and culture is further developed and practised.
- Topics may include Creative Writing, Planning for the Future and the New Wave of Migration.
- Assessment is based on three outcomes.
Unit 4
- Consolidation of all elements of Italian language learning. Topics may include the Arts, Cinema and Literature with one of these topics forming the basis for the detailed study.
- Assessment is based on three outcomes; a written exam and a 15 minute external oral exam.
Skills
- Communication
- Initiative and enterprise
- Problem Solving
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
Associated subjects
Italian is not recommended for students who have not completed Italian at Year 10.
