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Italian 377 Study Abroad

The Italian Department encourages students to study overseas.

We offer a variety of study abroad programmes for students. If you are in your second or third year of study, you can take language and culture courses in Italy (for a minimum of four weeks, including at least sixty hours of taught classes) under the Study Abroad courses ITALIAN 277, 278, 377 or 378. 


General Information and Guidelines


1.  Eligibility

To be eligible for Stage 3 Study Abroad courses, students must have

– preferably, a pass grade in ITALIAN 300

or

– B+ grade pass (or better) in ITALIAN 200 or any Stage Two non-language course taught and assessed in Italian

For approval, see the Study Abroad Adviser.


2.  Study Abroad Adviser Approval / Documentation to be Supplied

Your proposed course must be approved by the Study Abroad Adviser prior to your enrolment and departure. It is therefore essential that you contact the Adviser well in advance, obtain approval and complete the Study Abroad Application Form (see Related File).

Documentation:

  1. Up to date Course Details (eg. web page information or current brochure)
  2. An up to date copy of your Academic Transcript


3.  Duration of course

A minimum of four weeks' study, including at least sixty hours of taught classes is required for credit. Proof of the course duration must be supplied (see above).


4.  Documentation to be supplied on return

  1. proof of attendance
  2. course materials used
  3. all marked assignments and tests
  4. official notification of overall result obtained
  5. essay in Italian
  6. recommendation in English.


5.  Reports in Italian

Together with the dossier of coursework completed overseas, students must submit a written assignment/report, in Italian, of 1,000-1,200 words:
* either outlining their study and life experience overseas, 
   or on a topic agreed in advance with the Study Abroad Adviser.
This work will be assessed (on the basis of content and linguistic quality) as part of the final grade.

* In the case of students enrolled in 2 Study Abroad courses, the second piece of writing must be on a topic agreed upon with the Study Abroad Adviser.
 

6.  Recommendation in English

Returning students are requested to provide a recommendation in English for the Study Abroad folder. Please note that this report will not be a confidential document as it is intended to act as a guide to future students in their choice of courses.

Please comment on such matters as:

  • the overall quality of the course
  • the appropriateness of the level
  • the quality of the teaching
  • the usefulness & interest value of the course materials
  • other relevant aspects e.g. organized excursions.


7.  Choosing a School

The Study Abroad Adviser has a number of Study Abroad information pamphlets from various schools in Italy. This will give you a good idea of suitable schools in a number of locations. You may also like to follow up with some personal research, looking for information on schools through the web, but these must be approved by the department.
 

Steps to follow in organising a study abroad trip:

  1. Read through General Information & Guidelines. 

  2. Check that you are eligible. 

  3. Look through the Study Abroad Folders. 

  4. Choose a School or possible schools. 

  5. Make an appointment with the Study Abroad Adviser

  6. Finalise school and dates of study. 

  7. Fill out the Study Abroad Application Form.

  8. Have your Study Abroad Application Form signed by the Study Abroad Adviser and return it to Arts 1 Reception, Level 3, 14a Symonds St.

  9. Apply through Student Services Online for an enrolment concession.

  10. Enrol with the school of your choice. Pay your fees, if advance payment is required. Your University of Auckland fees for this course will be waived automatically.

  11. Register your travel with Safe Travel.


(Immediately on return) 

Submit your dossier for a Grade to be assigned. You must return your dossier to the department by the end of Study Break and exams or you run the risk of not having your course credited. 

 

StudyLink

If you will be applying for either Student Allowance or Student Loan Living Costs funding while you are overseas, you will need to complete the Overseas Study Application Form(from StudyLink) with the actual dates of your overseas study and have it signed by the Study Abroad Adviser. (Note: On the form, each 15 point study abroad course equals 0.125 EFTS.) You will then need to give this form directly to StudyLink for processing. This form should be completed as soon as you receive approval to enrol in the Study Abroad course: The sooner you apply, the more likely you will have time to sort out any problems before you leave. You will still need to make sure you fulfill StudyLink's eligibility requirements. Failure to do this correctly may result in your payments stopping while you are overseas.

 

If you have general questions, please check first with AskAuckland. If you have queries about the StudyLink applications, eligibility or problems, check with StudyLinkor email Fees Team (fees@auckland.ac.nz).


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