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 | INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN 6 | ||
Code | ITAL106 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr S Tufi Modern Languages and Cultures Stefania.Tufi@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): |
ITAL105 INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN 5, YEAR 1 |
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 |
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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 presentation There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 12-15 minutes | 20 | ||||
Coursework There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | -600 words | 40 |
Aims |
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To build on existing language skills focusing on all four areas of language competence; To provide students with a sound understanding of the more complex structures of Italian grammar; To encourage students to explore aspects of contemporary Italian culture and to reflect on some key Italian social and economic trends through the medium of Italian; To develop students' language learning strategy use and reflective approach towards language learning. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Consolidate and apply listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in the target language. |
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(LO2) Reach a good understanding of written and spoken Italian in a variety of contexts, registers and styles. |
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(LO3) Communicate accurately and with some fluency in spoken and written Italian. |
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(LO4) Critically reflect on and effectively apply language learning strategies. |
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(LO5) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the cultural and linguistic context 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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Three weekly seminars focused on language, skills, and topics. Selected topics will provides the focus for all language work. It is normally expected that three weeks will be spent on each topic and students' preferences will be taken into account. Tutorials will take place in tutorial week. |
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. |