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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module ITAL1102: ITALIAN LANGUAGE 1B
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Italian)
ITAL1102: ITALIAN LANGUAGE 1B
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 40 | Available in 2016/2017 | 60 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- 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
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- Italian Language 1A (ITAL1071).
Aims
- A fast-paced module for proven linguists, aiming to bring beginners up to A level competence by the end of the year.
Content
- The module is taught by means of five hours a week divided as follows: one hour of grammar theory, one hour of grammar practice, one hour of oral work, one hour of reading comprehension and one hour of listening comprehension.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of this module, students should have a good grasp of Italian grammar. They will also have developed a high level of understanding in both the spoken and the written language as well as an awareness and appreciation of Italian culture.
Subject-specific Skills
- By the end of this module, students will have a high level of comprehension both in the spoken and written language and have the confidence to conduct simple conversations with native speakers and to write short texts in Italian.
Key Skills
- General communication skills in the language will have developed, as well as the ability to understand relevant pieces of information from written and oral sources. A cultural awareness of Italy will have also been acquired.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- A communicative approach is favoured/ and students are encouraged to use the target language right from the start. Students are assessed and monitored by way of regular tests throughout the year.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar Lecture | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | Yes |
| Grammar Practice Class | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | Yes |
| Oral Class | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | Yes |
| Reading Comprehension | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | Yes |
| Listening Comprehension | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | Yes |
| Student preparation and reading time | 295 | ||||
| Total SLAT hours | 400 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 40% | Written Examination | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
| Oral Examination | 20% | Oral Examination | 10 minutes | 100% | Yes |
| Listening and Reading Comprehension | 40% | Listening and Reading Comprehension | 2 hour (1hour reading and 1 hour listening) | 100% | Yes |
Formative Assessment
Regular exercises and tests to be done during the year. Mini presentations to be done in the oral classes.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.