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 TEXTS AND CONTEXTS IN ITALIAN
Code ITAL125
Coordinator Dr M Paoli
Languages, Cultures and Film
M.Paoli@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 4 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   1

       4

 5
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 145
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
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    30       
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    70       

Aims

To allow students to develop their reading knowledge of a specific topic related to Italian culture;

To further students' linguistic skills in Italian;

To enable students to understand texts in their historical, political, social and literary contexts;

To develop students' research skills through targeted tasks;

To develop students' academic writing skills.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will demonstrate their understanding of an Italian-language text in its context

(LO2) Students will develop their reading skills in both Italian and English

(LO3) Students will develop their research skills.

(LO4) Students will develop their academic writing style and demonstrate their understanding of correct formatting

(S1) Communication skills - written and oral

(S2) Research skills - gathering and evaluating information

(S3) Critical thinking skills

(S4) Independent working - time management, self-management

(S5) Responding to advice and feedback

Teaching and Learning Strategies

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Seminar:
A 1-hour seminar will take place at the beginning of term to introduce the module.

Supervision:
Students will meet regularly with an academic supervisor in order to
discuss reading progress and to gain feedback on the assignments.

Syllabus
 

Students will choose a topic to focus their work on; the type of text and the nature of the project may vary and should be agreed between the student and the allocated supervisor. Examples of types of texts may include: literary, historical and audio-visual texts.

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