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PL10632: Italian written & spoken language 1 (advanced entry)

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2015/6
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Further information on credits Credits: 12
Further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Academic Year
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 50%, EX 40%, OR 10%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Written language assignment 1 (CW 10%)
  • Written language assignment 2 (CW 10%)
  • Written language assignment 3 (CW 10%)
  • Written language assignment 4 (CW 10%)
  • Spoken language assignment (CW 10%)
  • Written language examination (EX 40%)
  • Lab/Practical examination (OR 10%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions 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.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

PL10632 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AYB14 : BA(Hons) Italian and Politics with Year Abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AYB04 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (French and Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AYB02 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (German and Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AYB19 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (Spanish and Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 1)

PL10632 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Social & Policy Sciences
  • UHSP-AFB16 : BSc(Hons) Social Policy (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AKB16 : BSc(Hons) Social Policy with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AFB05 : BSc(Hons) Social Sciences (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AKB05 : BSc(Hons) Social Sciences with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AFB04 : BSc(Hons) Sociology (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AKB04 : BSc(Hons) Sociology with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Sociology and Social Policy (Year 1)
  • UHSP-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Sociology and Social Policy with Year long work placement (Year 1)

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2015/16.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.