ITAL10004 Italian 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is ITAL10004 hard?
ITAL10004: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (6 reviews), First-year subject. Makes it harder: 8 assessment tasks.
What you learn
Italian for complete beginners: basic speaking, listening, reading and writing for everyday situations.
After it you can
- Hold simple everyday conversations in Italian
- Read and write basic Italian words and sentences
- Understand everyday customs where Italian is spoken
What you need first
a Italian placement test
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Quizzes 20%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 40%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2014–2024)
- A consistently well-liked beginners' Italian course (2014-2024): well organised, friendly tutors, and some everyday colloquial Italian too.
- It is easy to score well if you participate, review weekly and practise for the oral; the two-hour tutorials are the only real downside mentioned.
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Quick answers
- When is ITAL10004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ITAL10004?
- Needs a Italian placement test.
- Does ITAL10004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Quizzes 20%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 40%.
- Is ITAL10004 hard?
- From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: A consistently well-liked beginners' Italian course (2014-2024): well organised, friendly tutors, and some everyday colloquial Italian too.
- What do students say about ITAL10004?
- A consistently well-liked beginners' Italian course (2014-2024): well organised, friendly tutors, and some everyday colloquial Italian too. It is easy to score well if you participate, review weekly and practise for the oral; the two-hour tutorials are the only real downside mentioned.
- How many class hours a week does ITAL10004 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ITAL10004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after ITAL10004?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ITAL10005.
- Can I rate ITAL10004?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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