Module Catalogue 2024/25

SML2014 : Italian language and culture 1

SML2014 : Italian language and culture 1

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Ms Barbara Guidarelli
  • Owning School: Modern Languages
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
  • Capacity limit: 60 student places
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 1 Credit Value: 10
Semester 2 Credit Value: 10
ECTS Credits: 10.0
European Credit Transfer System
Pre-requisite

Modules you must have done previously to study this module

Pre Requisite Comment

This module is not suitable for native speakers or those with an A-Level (or equivalent) in Italian.

Co-Requisite

Modules you need to take at the same time

Code Title
FRE2061Level C (HE Advanced) French
SPA2061Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish
Co Requisite Comment

In order to cope with the relatively fast pace of this module, students need to have familiarity with a Romance language at Level C and so should be taking either Level C French or Level C Spanish.

Aims

At the end of the year, students will have acquired basic oral and written communication skills in Italian, consistent with the European Framework of Reference level A2. Furthermore, they will have been acquainted with a range of topics forming a cultural background to the language instruction. These may vary but may include aspects of Italian politics, history, literature, and translation practice.

Outline Of Syllabus

Grammatical structures and lexical material will be introduced and practised in common types of situations of communication. Grammatical categories acquired will include: article, full noun, personal and possessive pronoun, prepositions, present tense and compound past with regular as well as with some irregular verbs, imperfect.

One in four one-hour classes will be a cultural context class, covering aspects like politics, history, literature and cinema.

Learning Outcomes

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

Knowledge of grammar and vocabulary of Italian consistent with European Framework of Reference level A2.
Knowledge of aspects of Italian culture.

Intended Skill Outcomes

Oral and written communication skills in Italian consistent with European Framework of Reference level A2.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion301:0030:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture111:0011:00Present in Person
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesPractical21:002:00Oral exams will take place at the end of Semester 2.
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching311:0031:00Present-in-person
Structured Guided LearningStructured research and reading activities101:0010:00Structured activities
Structured Guided LearningStructured research and reading activities181:0018:00Structured online activities.
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study981:0098:00N/A
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Practical language skills and knowledge can best be acquired in an interactive classroom setting. The cultural context classes have the format of a lecture, although will be interactive also. The target language will be used as much as possible in both lectures and seminars.

Reading Lists

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination902A70Assessing grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing
Oral Examination152M30An integrated oral/listening assessment.
Formative Assessments

Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.

Description Semester When Set Comment
Written exercise1MSet by the teacher according to course progress
Written exercise2MMock exam
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

- The written exam includes a variety of reading and writing tasks. Students may be allowed to type their own answers provided that spell check / grammar check has been disabled.

Timetable

Past Exam Papers

General Notes

N/A

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