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 EXTENDED PROJECT IN ITALIAN
Code ITAL215
Coordinator Dr S Tufi
Modern Languages and Cultures
Stefania.Tufi@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 5 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           6

 6
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 144
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Final Extended Project There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This is not an anonymous assessment.  -4000 words    80       
Assessment Portfolio There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This is not an anonymous assessment.  -2000 words    20       

Aims

The module is  required for students of single and major Honours Italian . Together with the module ITAL125 Texts and Contexts in Italian, the module forms part of a research  pathway designed to develop research skills in preparation for the MODL307 Dissertation in final year.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a topic in Italian Studies related to one of their first-semester module choices and a critical grasp of debates about this topic.

(LO2) Students will develop their ability to design and research an extended academic project using the tools and materials available in the library.

(LO3) Students will develop their academic writing skills, and enhance their ability to produce structured work in an appropriate academic style.

(LO4) Students will develop their ability to respond to guidance and feedback and to incorporate this into their work.

(S1) Research skills - gathering and evaluating information

(S2) Written communication skills - structuring and writing an extended piece of work

(S3) Critical thinking skills

(S4) Responding to advice and feedback

(S5) Self- and time management skills

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Supervision:
Six sessions with an academic supervisor provide students with the opportunity to plan and complete their extended project in a structured fashion. Supervisions provide the opportunity to identify suitable topics and refine the focus of the project as well as to discuss the elements of the Assessment Portfolio (critical bibliography, outline plan, abstract, draft section) as students work towards completion of the Final Extended Project.

Syllabus
 

The precise subject matter and topic chosen for the project will depend on staff availability and on the student's individual interest in specific areas within Italian Studies taught in Liverpool. Typically these areas may include history, literature, film and linguistics. Six  structured supervisions provide students a framework within which to develop their work and receive feedback and act upon it. Supervisions will help students to identify their chosen topic, refine their focus and identify areas  for further development as they complete the tasks mapped out in the Assessment Portfolio(20% of the module  mark ) and the Final Extended Project (80%).

Recommended Texts
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