SML2014 : Italian language and culture I
SML2014 : Italian language and culture I
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Ms Barbara Guidarelli
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
- Capacity limit: 60 student places
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
This module is not suitable for native speakers or those with an A-Level (or equivalent) in Italian.
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FRE2061 | Level C (HE Advanced) French |
| SPA2061 | Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish |
Co Requisite Comment
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.
Students can only take ONE of: GER2031: Dutch I, SML2014: Italian Language and Culture I, SPA2021: Catalan I OR SML2017: Korean I.
Aims
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.
Outline Of Syllabus
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.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Knowledge of grammar and vocabulary of Italian consistent with European Framework of Reference level A2.
Knowledge of aspects of Italian culture.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Oral and written communication skills in Italian consistent with European Framework of Reference level A2.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| 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 | Present in Person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Oral exams will take place at the end of Semester 2. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 31 | 1:00 | 31:00 | Present-in-person |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Structured activities |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | Structured online activities. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 98 | 1:00 | 98:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
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.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 70 | Assessing grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing |
| Oral Examination | 15 | 2 | M | 30 | An integrated oral/listening assessment. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | Set by the teacher according to course progress |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | Mock exam |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
- 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.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SML2014's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- SML2014's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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