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 | ELEMENTARY ITALIAN 3+4 | ||
Code | ITAL134 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr R Biasini Languages, Cultures and Film Rosalba.Biasini@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
ITAL112 BEGINNERS ITALIAN 1+2 |
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 |
48 |
48 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 102 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Exam There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. | 2 hours | 40 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Oral exam 8-10 mins There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 10 minutes | 20 | ||||
Portfolio of Continuous tests and coursework There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | -500 words | 40 |
Aims |
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Continue to develop all the skills necessary to communicate confidently in spoken and written Italian within a range of topics, including reading and listening competences; Consolidate existing knowledge of Italian language while learning even more complex structures; Encourage students to explore more aspects of contemporary Italian culture through the medium of Italian; Develop useful language learning strategies and a reflective approach as well as the ability to work collaboratively and independently. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Consolidate listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in the target language. |
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(LO2) Communicate in the target language in a wider variety of contexts using appropriate register. |
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(LO3) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the structures, registers and appropriate varieties of the target language. |
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(LO4) Critically reflect on and effectively apply language learning strategies. |
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(LO5) Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the culture and linguistic contexts of the country of the target language. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills |
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(S4) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness |
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(S5) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Seminar Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial |
Syllabus |
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This module will cover topics such as food, bars and restaurant, hobbies and free time, fashion and the "Made in Italy" industry, work and the business environment. Grammar will cover aspects like the use of past tenses, comparisons, future and conditional tenses, the imperative and an introduction to the subjunctive. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |