Stage 2 Italian Continuers

LEVEL: Stage 2

SACE credits: 20 credits

LENGTH: Full Year

Recommended background: Stage 1 Italian Continuers

Content:

Students develop an understanding of how Italian is used effectively and appropriately by using various combinations of the skills of listening, speaking, viewing, reading, and writing for a range of purposes in a variety of contexts. Students explore a range of prescribed themes and topics from the perspectives of diverse individuals and groups in the Italian communities and in their own community.

The three prescribed themes include:

  • The individual
  • The Italian-speaking communities
  • The changing world.

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s performance standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A+ to E- will be used for reporting purposes.

Internal Assessment 70%

  • Folio: 50%
  • In-depth study: 20%

External Assessment 30%

  • Oral examination: 10-15 minutes
  • Written examination: 130 minutes