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through a study of appropriate literature and allied
grammar; to develop their oral skills through conversation
and discussion in Italian; to develop in the student an
understanding of contemporary ltaly through the study of
ltalian history which covers the period from the rise of
Fascism to present day Italy, which is complemented by
contemporary documents on present day ltaly and
appropriate films and other media.
Text books
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Bregu-Hougaz, L. Opinioni Melbourne: CIS Educational, 1984
AA310 ltalian 3Y
No. of hours per week: six hours
Prerequisite: AA309 or approved equivalent
Assessment: partly continuous
Subject aims and description
The main objectives of ltalian 3Y are to consolidate the
students' language skills and to develop these further
through a study of appropriate literature and allied
grammar; to develop their oral skills through conversation
and discussion in Italian; to develop in the student an
understanding of contemporary ltaly through the study of
ltalian history which covers the period from the rise of
Fascism to present day Italy, which is complemented by
contemporary documents on present day ttaly and
appropriate films and other media.
The aim of the course is to consolidate students' advanced
ltalian language proficiency and extend the work begun in
semester 1.
AA312 European Community 2
Study tour of approximately three weeks to at
least two EC countries
Prerequisites: AA102, AA106, AA107
Assessment: continuous
This subject will be offered in 1994 if the pilot
study tour of 1993 has been deemed successful
Subject aims and descriptions
This subject is highly recommended for students enrolled for
the Double Degree BBuslBA (Italian). It will provide students
with an opportunity to examine the application of EC
regulation, both from an end-user perspective and from the
perspective of third countries such as Australia.
A A 13 ~ Contemporary ltaly
No. of hours per week: four hours
Prerequisites: AA307 or AA310 (AA207 or
AAZlO if the subject is being studied
concurrently with AA307 or AA310)
Assessment: continuous
Subject aims and description
The subject is designed to make students aware of some of
the main areas of Italy's achievements and to develop in
students an understanding of the important economic,
commercial, political, social and cultural aspects of Italy's
changing reality.
Note: In order to complete a major in Italian, M309 and
AA310 (Beginner's stream) or ,44306 and M307 (post-
Vm stream) are normally completed prior to, or
concurrently with M3
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~ ~ 1 0 Analysis 0 and Argument
No. of hours per week: three hours
Subject aims and description
Introduces students to some of the key terms involved in
argumentative structures and seeks to develop students' skills
in critical analysis and clear thinking through an examination
of a range of contemporary Australian social issues.
AD1 01 Australian Government
No. of hours per week: three hours
Subject aims and description
Examines the ways in which government is structured in
Australia and how the different levels of government
function in our society. Particular reference is given to the
relationship that exists between the political and the legal
systems and their related functions.
AD102 & Australian Society, the Economy and
AD103 the Environment - 1 & 2
No. of hours per week: three hours for two
semesters
Subject aims and description
This subject runs over two semesters and highlights the
development of Australian society, the economy and the
effect of these developments on the natural environment.
Within this framework the subject examines the role of
government and the means that are used to achieve its
economic objectives. The conflict between objectives and the
consequences for the Australian population are stressed. The
focus for study is on issues derived from these elements and
their importance within the context of macro economics.
Unit 2 of the subject develops and applies an understanding
of micro economic as well as macro economic concepts to a
particular organisation or market within the economy. The
case study approach will be based on an application of
research skills to economic and social processes.
AD104 Communication Skills
No. of hours per week: three hours
Subject aims and description
This subject explores the nature of communication theory
and the ways in which people can develop and apply their
abilities in the key areas associated with written, spoken and
graphic formats and styles.
ADI 05 Individuals. Groups and Organisations
No. of hours per week: three hours
Subject aims and description
Explores the relationships between behaviour, personal
identity, social roles, interpersonal relationships and social
contexts. Considers the social and psychological dimensions
of organisations including employment contexts.
AD106 & Using Information Technology - 1 & 2
AD107
No. of hours per week: three hours for two
semesters
Subject aims and description
Familiarises students with the broad impact of information
technology in the workplace. Instructs and assists students to
use personal computers and to understand the basic
applicants of a range of computer software. In the first
semester, students will be introduced to operating systems
and word processing and will develop basic competence in
file management and word processing. In the second
semester, word processing skills will be further developed
and other kinds of applications (e.g., spreadsheets) will be
introduced.