2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ITAL2017 Italian Language B

15 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Alessandra Flore
Email: a.flore@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisites

ITAL1035

Beginners Italian 2

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will further consolidate the knowledge of basic grammatical structures previously learnt, up to the intermediate level B2 of the Common European Framework of Languages. Through the regular use of the book and its audio resources, students will be able to expand and improve their skills in writing, speaking and listening.

Objectives

Consolidation of linguistic competence (written and oral) in Italian grammar, vocabulary and style, at a level appropriate for intending Honours students in their second year of Italian. The development of an accurate, basic language ability in a variety of cultural and social contexts.

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
- 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

Learning outcomes
- Consolidation of knowledge and linguistic competence (written and oral) in Italian grammar, vocabulary and style.
- Classes on written Italian aim at the elimination of basic errors, and the development of an accurate, though unpretentious, vocabulary applicable to a variety of cultural and social contexts.
- Oral classes will pursue two goals: to enable students to read an Italian text accurately ( as regards pronunciation) and intelligibility ( as regards phrasing and intonation); to enable students to communicate accurately and with increasing sophistication on selected cultural and social topics.

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, appropriate to this level, will be analysed.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	17	1.00	17.00
Oral Class	17	1.00	17.00
Lecture	17	1.00	17.00
Private study hours			99.00
Total Contact hours			51.00
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.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	Reading test	5.00
Oral Presentation	Semester 2	8.00
Tutorial Performance	General classroom performance	7.00
Report	Language Log	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		30.00

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

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	1 hr 30 mins	35.00
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	1 hr 30 mins	35.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		70.00

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

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 14/03/2019

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