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This degree enables students to communicate and to become proficient in one language (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian or Japanese) and culture. This gives graduates a competitive advantage in a variety of workplaces, whether in Australia or overseas.

Learn to read, write, and speak in another language. Choices include Italian, Japanese, French, and more. Includes cultural studies for a well-rounded knowledge of your chosen language. Future-proof your career, prepare for travel. Unlock opportunities. 

Diploma in Modern Languages

Italian Language 1A

63 million people in the world speak Italian as their first language. Millions of others know and use this musical, expressive language to communicate for business and pleasure purposes. This subject is for students with little or no knowledge of Italian. When you study this subject you will learn the basic grammatical structures such as nouns, adjectives, articles, and present and perfect tenses of verbs, and practice speaking modern Italian as it is used in colloquial interaction. You will also be introduced to Italian culture through texts dealing with various aspects of Italian history, arts and lifestyle.

Get ready to speak Italian at a basic level. You’ll build a vocabulary of common words and get to know elementary grammar. Write short and simple sentences. Enjoy light conversations. Touch on Italian culture, history, and lifestyle.

Having a second language is of benefit to anyone who plans to travel and do business in a global economy. This subject builds upon the language skills you developed in Italian 1A about the structure and function of the Italian language. Your knowledge of grammar and syntax will be extended, as studying this subject will acquaint you with grammatical forms and structures not previously dealt with, such as the future, imperfect, pluperfect, conditional tense and will increase your thematic vocabulary. In addition, the subject includes a greater awareness of Italian culture through texts and music videos.

Italian Language 1B

Extend your Italian language skills and become one of the millions of people worldwide who speak Italian for business or in their daily lives. This subject is the continuation of the advanced language strand. It aims to bring you to a point where you can more competently read and understand Italian, and more accurately write and speak in Italian. It involves a partial revision and practice of grammar points introduced in previous language subjects, through the reading and appreciation of texts taken from contemporary Italian media. You will further develop your knowledge of Italian culture through the use of advanced texts for language practice dealing with various aspects of Italian history, arts and lifestyle.

Italian Language 3B

Be one of millions of people worldwide who speak Italian for business or in their daily lives. This subject is the sequel to the 200-level intermediate language units. It aims to bring you to a point where you can more competently read and understand, and more accurately write and speak, in Italian. It involves a partial revision and practice of grammar points introduced in first- and second-year Italian and the reading and appreciation of texts taken from contemporary Italian media. You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of Italian culture through the use of advanced texts for language practice dealing with various aspects of Italian history, arts and lifestyle.

Italian Language 3A

The Italian Renaissance is a pivotal period in human history, characterised by a resurgence of interest in classical learning, artistic innovation, and cultural flourishing. In this subject you will explore the intellectual developments and the unprecedented advances in the fields of art, architecture, science, literature and technology during this period.This subject takes an interdisciplinary approach, teaching you to analyse literary texts in translation, documentary sources, and visual and material culture outputs. While you develop foundational knowledge about the Italian Renaissance and its legacy throughout time, you&#39;ll have the opportunity to develop a topic of interest using a wide range of mediums.This subject is taught bilingually; if you are majoring in Italian you can continue to develop your language skills, and if you have no knowledge of Italian language but a passion for Italian history, culture and art, you can study and complete assessments in English.

Introduction to the Italian Renaissance

Join millions of people worldwide who speak Italian for business or in their daily lives.  This is the second intermediate language subject that develops your ability to communicate in and understand Italian at an enhanced level.  This subject completes the revision of grammatical areas introduced in first-year Italian and continues a focus on the reading and appreciation of appropriate texts.  You will further develop your knowledge of Italian culture through the use of intermediate texts for language practice dealing with various aspects of Italian history, arts and lifestyle.

Italian Language 2B

Italian is the third most common language in the EU. If you plan to travel or do business in our global economic environment, knowledge of Italian will help you communicate with others in your industry.  This subject is the sequel to the two introductory Italian subjects. It aims to bring you to a point where you can more competently read and understand, and more accurately write and speak, in Italian.  The subject involves a partial revision and practice of basic grammatical points introduced in first-year Italian and the reading and appreciation of appropriate texts. You will use your knowledge of Italian to discuss Italian culture, history, art and lifestyle.

Italian Language 2A

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