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2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ITAL2011 Italian Language A

15 creditsClass Size: 10

Module manager: Laura Lucia Rossi
Email: l.l.rossi@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2020/21

Pre-requisite qualifications

Experience equivalent to ITAL1010

Pre-requisites

ITAL1010

Ital Language, Level 1

This module is mutually exclusive with

ITAL2015

Italian Language

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 level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (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.

Learning outcomes
1. Consolidation of knowledge and linguistic competence (written and oral) in Italian grammar, vocabulary and style.
2. 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.
3. 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 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
Private study hours			116.00
Total Contact hours			34.00
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 type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Oral Presentation	Semester 2	25.00
Portfolio	Language Folder (Sem 1&2 wk 11 )	25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		50.00

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

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment	1 hr 30 mins	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		50.00

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: 25/08/2020

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