Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2015-2016 (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 2015/16 | Module Cap | 60 | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Grade A or above at A Level in a foreign European language, or equivalent qualification, subject to decision by the module’s language coordinator
Corequisites
- Italian Language 1B (ITAL1021).
Excluded Combination of Modules
- Italian Language 1A (ITAL1071).
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:
- a high level of comprehension in the spoken and written language.
Key Skills:
- The ability to read complex multivalent texts.
- The development of general communication 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension Class | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | ■ |
| Listening Comprehension Class | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | ■ |
| Student preparation and reading time | 158 | ||||
| Total SLAT hours | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Listening Comprehension | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Listening comprehension | 1 hour | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Reading Comprehension | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Reading comprehension | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
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