IT2L3-Advanced Italian Language I

Module Provider: Languages and Cultures
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites: IT1L1 Beginners Italian Language or IT1L2 Intermediate Italian Language
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: IT1L2 Intermediate Italian Language and IT2L4 Advanced Italian Language II
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Maria Laura Iasci
Email: m.iasci@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module is aimed at students who in Part 1 have successfully completed IT1L2 Intermediate Italian Language and build on the work done in either of those modules. Students that achieve exceptional results in IT1L1 Beginners Italian Language might be considered for this module. Ìý



Students who successfully complete this module will have achieved a level of competence in Italian comparable to level B1/B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

Aims:

Following on from Part 1 courses, this module aims to consolidate and further develop students’ competence in spoken and written Italian language; and to equip them with the linguistic skills needed for the period they are to spend in Italy in the Year AbroadÌý

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module it is expected that students will be able to:

• demonstrate a good understanding and appropriate use of Italian grammar and syntax;


• demonstrate an understanding of both written and spoken Italian , in different registers and styles;


• express themselves clearly and fluently in both written and spoken Italian in both formal and informal situations;


• show familiarity with an appropriate range of Italian vocabulary and an ability to use it.

Additional outcomes:

This modules aims to enable students to:

• actively reflect on their learning processes and preferences so as to independently develop appropriate strategies and relevant skills to ensure linguistic progression;


• make good use of appropriate reference materials (e.g. dictionaries; online resources; self-study tools, etc.)


• develop an awareness of current issues in Italy through the use of contemporary material;


• plan, manage and deliver work in a team.

Outline content:

The course will focus on a variety of language exercises that will introduce students to the exploration and production of written and oral texts representing a range of genres and registers.Ìý



Classes will provide students with regular practice in free and guided writing in Italian, and in presenting and discussing in the foreign language. Classes will also offer the opportunity for students to explicitly analyse grammatical and syntactical features in Italian.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module will use a variety of strategies for teaching and learning, involving a mixture of group-work, class discussion and analysis, and independent work between sessions. Students will complete regular exercises as homework and will also do a variety of exercises in class.