2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ITAL2017 Italian Language B

15 creditsClass Size: 15

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

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

Year running 2022/23

Pre-requisite qualifications

ITAL1035 Beginners Italian 2

Pre-requisites

ITAL1035

Beginners Italian 2

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module consolidates 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.Students develop an accurate, basic language ability in a variety of cultural and social contexts.The textbook (see reading list for details) is linked to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL ), taking students to level B1 (in sem. 1) and B2 (in sem.2). 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.

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.
- Development of an accurate, basic language 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, 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
Drop-in Session	13	1.00	13.00
Lecture	17	1.00	17.00
Private study hours			99.00
Total Contact hours			64.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			163.00

Private study

Preparation for and follow-up after each class; preparation and completion of a language portfolio during term time; attending a Booster Session for regular language practise; language tandem opportunity; preparation for assessments.

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
Oral Presentation	Semester 2	25.00
Portfolio	Language Portfolio	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
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S2)	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

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 20/10/2022

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