Studying at York
The Role of Art in Italian Society - LAN00036I
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The module will explore the role of art within Italian society throughout history, from the middle Ages to the present day. Students will acquire knowledge of the history of Italian art, while reflecting on the centrality of its role in Italian culture. They will also gain a better understanding of recent government policies and of the intricate relations between Church and State in the conservation of cultural heritage.
Module learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of historical concept and key figures of history of art in Italy
- Recognize the role of art in shaping Italian history and modern society
- Develop an understanding of the relationship between art appreciation and the development of Italian society past and present
- Understand complex written and aural authentic materials related to Italian cultural heritage and art
- Present and develop arguments effectively in both spoken and written Italian
- Achieve a good level of accuracy in the production of both written and spoken Italian
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 30 |
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 70 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 30 |
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 70 |
Module feedback
Feedback on formative work
Oral commentary and dialogue within class on oral and written language work, given immediately both to individuals and to group.
Oral commentary and dialogue on seminar presentation, given to the individual presenter following the seminar.
Written comments and mark on university scale given to individual students for practice essays, with opportunity for individual consultation. The essays will be returned to students two weeks after seminar.
Summative assessment and feedback
Open Examination
Feedback: written feedback will be available within 20 working days.
24h online exam (Summer term, Weeks 5-7)
Feedback: Written feedback to be provided within 20 working days.
Indicative reading
Bibliographical references will be supplied during the module. Consultation of Italian daily newspapers and weekly magazines is essential for the students to keep up to date with current issues in Italy.