2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ITAL1030 Beginners Italian 1

20 creditsClass Size: 65

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

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Pre-requisite qualifications

Please note: This module is mutually exclusive with all FLTU Italian modules.

This module is approved as a discovery module

This module is approved as a skills discovery module

Module summary

This module is for ab initio students who have no, or little previous knowledge of Italian.The module aims to take students rapidly to about A1-level standard in the use and understanding of written and spoken Italian. Teaching is by four one-hour language classes each week. As this module is compulsory for Italian degree students, the number of discovery places may be limited.This module is an intensive language degree module, designed more specifically for Single and Joint Honour students. It is available also as a discovery module, but students wishing to take a more communicative and less intensive approach to learning Italian language from scratch are advised to consider the module offered by Languages for All.The textbook (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

This module introduces students to the Italian language and it focuses on the acquisition of linguistic knowledge in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) up to A1 level (CEFR), developing competence and a degree of accuracy when using the language in a limited range of contexts. It also provides an opportunity to practice the language with native speakers, through an internal language exchange programme.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module and Beginners' Italian 2, which will normally follow it, students will:
- have a thorough grounding in the principal constructions of Italian grammar and the basic Italian vocabulary in the topics covered.
- be able to use and understand written and spoken Italian with some competence in a variety of contexts.
- have a correct pronunciation and intonation; be able to read an elementary text, containing dates, cardinal and ordinal numbers.
- further be able to extract accurately key information from audio and visual material.
- demonstrate an awareness of cultural and linguistic differences between Italian and English.

Syllabus

The syllabus for this module will cover the basic rules of Italian, including the use of nouns, adjectives, pronouns and verbs in the most commonly used tenses.
It will examine the use of some topics and their corresponding vocabulary, with an emphasis on increasing the students’ knowledge of intercultural competence and, more specifically of Italian geography, regional varieties, uses and customs.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	40	1.00	40.00
Private study hours			160.00
Total Contact hours			40.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Written work: at least 3 hours a week of independent work; revision of class material and workbook exercises.

Oral work: at least 3 hours a week ; independent work, attendance to the Drop-in session and a language exchange programme.

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
Reflective log	Language log	30.00
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)	2 hr 00 mins	70.00
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: 26/09/2019

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