Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Other | (Total 120 hours of Lectures/Seminars/Tutorials/Practicals [to include Language Laboratory and CALL]) |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | (Regular work assignments) Continuous Assessment: | 40% |
| Semester Exam | 1x3 Hours written examination plus oral (10%) in semester 2 | 60% |
| Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours 1 x 3 hour written examination (unless ONLY the oral component is failed, in which case the supplementary exam will be an oral examination). | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, if you have made satisfactory progress, you will be able to:
- demonstrate your interest in and understanding of the Italian language as a subject of study
- display proficiency in the essential framework of Italian grammar and syntax
- translate selected passages from and into Italian
- use a range of linguistic structures, particularly those in more frequent general usage
- communicate in written Italian at a standard appropriate to Level 1 beginners
- produce summaries of material written in Italian
- give your own insights into aspects of Italian society
- use a good range of Italian vocabulary
- respond with understanding to spoken Italian
- make both supervised and independent use of the facilities available in the Language Resource Centre: audio visual material, interactive computer programmes and satellite television, to practice oral and aural skills.
Language modules have, as an integral part of their structure, regular homework assignments and class tests as well as end-of-year examinations. All assessment is designed to measure your progress against learning outcomes at the appropriate level.
Brief description
This module forms part of the core Level 1 programme in Italian and is the main language course in that year for students who do not have an 'A' level or equivalent in the language. It aims to introduce students to contemporary Italian, imparting all four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and developing language awareness, and to bring students up to the standards which may enable them to proceed to Level 2. This intensive course adopts a multimedia approach, making extensive use of the audio visual material held in the Language Resource Centre, interactive computer programmes and satellite television.
Reading List
Essential ReadingConcise Ref. Grammar Italian Grammar Harrap Primo search Recommended Text
Italian dictionary Italian dictionary (College/Concise/Paperback) Primo search I Silone. Edited by S. Odland (1974) Vino e Pane Grafisk, Easy Reader Series Primo search Lazzarino, G Prego! An invitation to Italian McGraw-Hill Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4