Modern Languages and Cultures
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title PROFICIENT ITALIAN 10
Code ITAL310
Coordinator Dr S Tufi
Languages, Cultures and Film
Stefania.Tufi@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   36

         36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 114
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Exam. Standard UoL policies will apply There will be a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously  2    40       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Practical test Standard UoL penalties will apply There will be a resit opportunity This cannot be marked anonymously  0    30       
Coursework Standard UoL penalties will apply. This cannot be marked anonymously There will be a resit opportunity  0    30       

Aims

To equip final year students with sophisticated expressive skills in the area of formal text production on an advanced level in a variety of genres;
To provide translations skills in different styles, registers and genres;
To develop grammar skills to an advanced level;

To develop advanced listening skills;

To develop speaking and presentation skills.

To deepen interpreting competence.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) The skills to read, understand and write texts in a variety of genres of a high level on authentic material.

(LO2) Ability to comprehend advanced texts

(LO3) Apply speaking skills on a number of topics, converse fluently, practice pronunciation

(LO4) Use of a high level of grammar

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills - written

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills - oral

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - listening skills

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - critical analysis

(S5) Research skills - all information skills

(S6) Global citizenship - cultural awareness

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Seminar:
The module is taught three hours per week. The seminars consist of three weekly language classes, with one hour concentrating on interpreting skills, one hour on writing and oral skills focused on the language of advertising and one hour in translation skills.

Syllabus
 

Students will improve writing, listening comprehension and speaking skills to a high standard language level. Students will continue to develop their translation skills and will acquire basic interpreting skills.

Recommended Texts
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