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IT201-Advanced Italian Language II

Module Provider: Italian
Number of credits: 20 [10ECTS credits]
Level: 5
Terms in which taught: Autumn and Spring
Module Convenor: Dr E Siciliano Verruccio
Pre-requisites: IT1001 or IT1005
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: IT202
Module version for: 2009/0

Email: E.SicilianoVerruccio@reading.ac.uk

Aims:
This module aims to build on the work done at Part 1 to improve the students' knowledge of Italian, developing their comprehension skills and increasing their fluency in both written and spoken Italian.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that students will be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of both written and spoken Italian, in a greater variety of different registers than at Part 1;
  • express themselves clearly and fluently in both written and spoken Italian in a wider variety of situations than at Part 1;
  • demonstrate a thorough understanding of Italian grammar, and apply such understanding to the use of Italian language;
  • show familiarity with a wide range of Italian vocabulary and an ability to use this in their own writing;
  • show an awareness of the techniques involved in translating from one language to another and to translate accurately and fluently both from English into Italian and from Italian into English.

    Additional outcomes:
    The module also aims to encourage students to:

  • express their points of view clearly, orally and in writing;
  • develop their problem-solving abilities;
  • carry out group discussions and, where appropriate, to improve their team-working skills;
  • make good use of appropriate reference materials (dictionaries, grammars, etc.);
  • prepare themselves for their Year Abroad by familiarising themselves with elements of Italian politics, culture and student life.

    Outline content:
    Contact hours will be especially devoted to the analysis, discussion and practice of complex syntactical and grammatical elements through a variety of texts and exercises. Authentic Italian materials (e.g. on CD or video) will be used as a stimulus for discussion and for listening comprehension exercises. Attention will also be devoted to summary exercises and translations from English into Italian and from Italian into English.

    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    The course will be taught in small groups of about 12 students. Translation into English classes will normally be taught by a native speaker of English, while other classes will normally be taught by a native speaker of Italian. Students will be required to produce two short pieces of written work per week. In addition, group discussion will be encouraged in all classes, and students may be asked to give occasional short oral presentations.

    Contact hours:

      Autumn  Spring Summer
    Lectures      
    Tutorials/seminars 30 30

    Revision as necessary
    Practicals      
    Other contact (eg study visits)      
           
    Total hours 30 30  
           
    Number of essays or assignments      
    Other (eg major seminar paper) 20 20  

    Assessment:
    Coursework:
    Students will be assessed on the basis of a dossier of work completed during the two terms, to include one or more class tests.
    Relative percentage of coursework : 20% (10% for exercises; 10% for tests)
    Examinations:
    There will be a two-hour written paper, to include, for instance, translation exercises; guided and free writing exercises; and comprehension exercises. The written paper will count for 60% of the final mark.
    There will also be an oral examination, which will count for 20% of the final mark.
    Students who attend less than 75% of the classes for this module will have 10 marks deducted from their final mark.

    Requirements for a pass:
    A mark of 40% overall.
    Reassessment arrangements:
    Re-examination in September, on basis of examination only (no coursework is to be resubmitted).

    Last updated: 7 December 2009

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