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 INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN STUDIES I
Code ITAL120
Coordinator Dr S Tufi
Modern Languages and Cultures
Stefania.Tufi@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 4 FHEQ First 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 11

 11

 .5

       22.5
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 127.5
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
Coursework 1 Standard UoL penalties will apply There will be a resit opportunity This will be anonymously marked  -600 words    30       
Coursework 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  -900 words    70       

Aims

To introduce students to issues relating to post-unification and fascist Italy and to past and current debates surrounding multilingual, multicultural and multiethnic Italy;

To develop subject-specific skills appropriate to a range of areas in Italian studies and generic study skills, so that students are prepared for level two modules within the Italian curriculum;

To enhance critical analysis and independent thinking.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate a knowledge of key debates and themes relating to post-unification and fascist Italy and to multiculturalism

(LO2) Understand a text relating to the target culture within its broad historical and social context

(LO3) Successfully apply a close reading to a text relating to the target culture

(S1) Information skills - information accessing

(S2) Information skills - Critical reading

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S6) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

(S7) Research skills - independent analysis

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture:
The module is delivered through lectures and seminars. Lectures provide information and orientation on key events and issues. These activities will constitute preparation for required assignments.

Seminar:
Seminars will involve a range of individual and group activities, such as analysing, comparing, summarising and presenting materials (i.e. texts, data and film/documentaries). These activities will constitute preparation for required assignments.

Tutorial:
Individual tutorials are available in week seven when students will receive feedback and have an opportunity to discuss progress.

Syllabus
 

Topics covered during the module may include:

Italian mobilities;

The making of the Italian State: a transnational perspective;

The Italian Fascist Empire;

The languages of Italy;

Language and nation: the Italian case;

What is (Italian) literature;

Italian canon(s);

The Italian diaspora through film analysis;

Representations of migration across the Mediterranean.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.