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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ITAL2011 Italian Language

15 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Chiara La Sala
Email: M.C.LaSala@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Experience equivalent to ITAL1010

Pre-requisites

ITAL1010Ital Language, Level 1

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module consolidates and improves basic and more complex grammatical structures used in a variety of contexts. Students will reinforce and further develop their linguistic competence (written and oral) in Italian grammar, vocabulary, style, and specialised uses of Italian. The textbook Affresco Italiano (see reading list for details) is linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The CEFR describes language ability on a scale of levels from A1 for beginners up to C2. The incorporation of the CEFR demonstrates:- the validity of our language programme - that it facilitates students' understanding of the level they achieve- logical progression through levels. Knowledge of the CEFR enhances:- students' engagement with the language learning experience;- students' motivation and progress during their experience abroad;- educational and occupational mobility thanks to the transferability of the CEFR system.

Objectives

- Consolidation and improvement of linguistic competence (written and oral) in Italian grammar, vocabulary, style, and specialised uses at an appropriate level.
- Reinforcement and development of an accurate linguistic ability in a variety of cultural and social contexts.

Syllabus

Oral classes will pursue the goal of enabling students to communicate accurately and with increasing sophistication on selected cultural and social topics. In written classes, a similar range of subject-matter and register will be covered.

Specific grammatical and stylistic points will be analysed.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Language Class161.0016.00
Oral Class161.0016.00
Private study hours118.00
Total Contact hours32.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Private study

- Preparation for and follow-up after each class
- Preparation for assessment.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Regular written work handed in and/or discussed in class
- Continuous assessment of oral work
- Class performance
- Language Folder.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
In-course AssessmentReading test performed in class at the end of semester 15.00
Oral PresentationSemester 28.00
Tutorial PerformanceGeneral classroom performance, including attendance7.00
PortfolioLanguage Folder10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)30.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)1 hr 30 mins35.00
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)1 hr 30 mins35.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)70.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 17/07/2014

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