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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)

Module ITAL1051: ITALIAN LISTENING & READING COMPREHENSION

Department: MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES (ITALIAN)

ITAL1051: ITALIAN LISTENING & READING COMPREHENSION

Type Open Level 1 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2005/06 Module Cap None. Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • B at A Level in a foreign European Language.

Corequisites

  • Italian Language 1B (ITAL1021).

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None.

Aims

  • To improve linguistic skills through listening and reading practice with authentic contemporary texts.

Content

  • Two contact hours per week: one for reading comprehension practice (classroom), the other for listening comprehension (language laboratory).
  • Materials supplied by the department.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • By the end of this course students should have developed a high standard of understanding in both the spoken and written language.
  • It is expected also that they will develop an awareness and appreciation of the Italian culture.
Subject-specific Skills:
    Key Skills:

      Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

      • This module is taught by means of two hours weekly. Students are required to attend all lectures and seminars and are expected to prepare themselves for classes and participate actively in discussions.

      Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

      Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
      Language Classes 21 Weekly (1 classroom, 1 lang. lab) 2 hours 42
      Preparation and Reading 158
      Total 200

      Summative Assessment

      Component: Listening Comprehension Component Weighting: 50%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      one hour listening comprehension 100%
      Component: Reading Comprehension Component Weighting: 50%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      two hour reading comprehension 100%

      Formative Assessment:

      Regular exercises.

      ■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University