Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module ITAL3021: ITALIAN LANGUAGE 4
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Italian)
ITAL3021: ITALIAN LANGUAGE 4
| Type | Open | Level | 3 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2016/17 | Module Cap | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Italian Language 2B (ITAL2031) or Italian Language 2A (ITAL2111)
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- Italian Language 4 following Year Abroad (ITAL3091)
Aims
- To teach advanced competence in the contemporary spoken and written idiom, in various registers, building on principles and practice applied in Italian Language 2A (ITAL2111) and Italian Language 2B (ITAL2031), and to reinforce understanding of modern Italian life and culture.
Content
- Advanced language activities based on authentic materials i.e. up to date articles from the press and other relevant texts, literary and non-literary, as well as videoclips and audioclips
- Grammar exercises to improve accuracy and idiomatic use of the language
- Speaking practice in small groups, based on the discussion of topical issues studied in the context of Italian experience.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the course students should have consolidated their knowledge of the Italian language and acquired a deeper understanding of its culture.
- Students will also have gained further insight into the use of different styles and registers.
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of this module students should be able to demonstrate an advanced level of competence in all four linguistic skills in Italian: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Key Skills:
- Students should have improved both their oral and written communication skills in terms of fluency and appropriate linguistic register.
- Students should be able to understand written Italian in a variety of contexts and be able to discuss topical or general issues with a high degree of fluency.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- This module is taught in two weekly language classes. All classes are taught in Italian. Students are required to attend all classes and are expected to prepare themselves for classes and participate actively in discussions.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Classes | 21 | weekly | 1 hour | 21 | ■ |
| Grammar Classes | 21 | weekly | 1 hour | 21 | ■ |
| Student preparation and reading time | 158 | ||||
| Total SLAT hours | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Examination | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written examination | 2 hours | 100% | No |
| Component: Oral Examination | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Oral examination | 20 minutes | 100% | No |
Formative Assessment:
Regular written and oral homework.
■ 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