| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
This module is not suitable for native speakers or those with an A-Level (or equivalent) in Italian.
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FRE2061 | Level C (HE Advanced) French |
| SPA2061 | Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish |
In order to cope with the relatively fast pace of this module, students need to have familiarity with a Romance language at Level C and so should be taking either Level C French or Level C Spanish.
At the end of the year, students will have acquired basic oral and written communication skills in Italian, consistent with the European Framework of Reference level A2. Furthermore, they will have been acquainted with a range of topics forming a cultural background to the language instruction. These may vary but may include aspects of Italian politics, history, literature, and translation practice.
Grammatical structures and lexical material will be introduced and practised in common types of situations of communication. Grammatical categories acquired will include: article, full noun, personal and possessive pronoun, prepositions, present tense and compound past with regular as well as with some irregular verbs, imperfect.
One in four one-hour classes will be a cultural context class, covering aspects like politics, history, literature and cinema.
Knowledge of grammar and vocabulary of Italian consistent with European Framework of Reference level A2.
Knowledge of aspects of Italian culture.
Oral and written communication skills in Italian consistent with European Framework of Reference level A2.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Online synchronous |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | Structured online activities. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 32 | 1:00 | 32:00 | Present-in-person |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Structured activities |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 98 | 1:00 | 98:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Online synchronous |
| Total | 200:00 |
Practical language skills and knowledge can best be acquired in an interactive classroom setting. The cultural context classes have the format of a lecture, although will be interactive also. The target language will be used as much as possible in both lectures and seminars.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 50 | Assessing grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing |
| Oral Examination | 15 | 2 | M | 30 | Consisting of a conversation in Italian. |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 20 | Consisting of two tasks: - listening and writing - listening and speaking |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | Set by the teacher according to course progress |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | Mock exam |
- The written exam includes a variety of reading and writing tasks. Students may be allowed to type their own answers provided that spell check / grammar check has been disabled.
Should it not be possible to have PIP exams the Oral exams will be held online synchronous, and Written exams will be a 24 hour paper.
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