Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
EU10632: Italian written & spoken language 1 (advanced entry) |
 Credits:
| 12 |
| Level:
| Certificate |
| Period: | Academic Year |
| Assessment:
| CW 50%, EX 25%, OR 25% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Aims: The aim of this unit is to: * build upon knowledge of Italian grammar and syntax acquired at A level; * consolidate and expand these structures and thus enable students to deploy them fluently and effectively in the production of written texts and exercises; * develop and expand aural comprehension skills; * expand oral communication skills through the use of advanced audio-visual material and class contact with lector. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the unit students will be able to: * employ and understand complex Italian structures in written exercises; * understand written texts in Italian and produce accurate translation into English; * produce accurate Italian translations of English texts; * interact orally in situations requiring an intermediate level command of spoken Italian; * read and understand selected passages from the press and contemporary narrative; * express themselves clearly and comprehensibly in Spoken Italian using complex vocabulary and structures. Skills: Skills in precision and creativity in the use of written and spoken language, effective communication in the target language and translation are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning, CIT and adaptation to life in the target countries are developed in this unit. Content: Written Language: more complex grammatical problems are studied with the aid of specially prepared handouts and explored through regular exercises. Excerpts from the Italian press and other authentic sources are used to expand writing skills in more formal contexts. Spoken Language: the oral activities, such as supervised audio-visual practice and role-playing, will equip students with sophisticated communicative skills for informal and formal contexts. |