Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module ITAL1051: ITALIAN LISTENING & READING COMPREHENSION
Department: Modern Language and Cultures (Italian)
ITAL1051: ITALIAN LISTENING & READING COMPREHENSION
| Type | Open | Level | 1 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2007/08 | Module Cap | 75 | Location | Durham |
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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