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Module LZI-2020:
Italian Language 1 (3 Major)

Italian Language 1 (3 Major) 2022-23
LZI-2020
2022-23
School Of Arts, Culture And Language
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser: Silvia Bergamini
Overview

This first semester course intends to consolidate and expand the students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary through exposure to a variety of texts ranging from newspaper articles to literary extracts, differning in register and style (to include very colloquial and very formal examples). Oral and aural skills will also be emphasised through special classes in which students watch clips from films or television programmes, or listen to extracts from radio programmes and are encouraged to discuss and analyse their contents.

Textbook: Maria Balì e Luciana Ziglio, Nuovo Espresso 3: libro dello studente e esercizi (livello B1), Alma Edizioni.

This first semester course intends to consolidate and expand the students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary through exposure to a variety of texts ranging from newspaper articles to literary extracts, differing in register and style (to include very colloquial and very formal examples). Oral and aural skills will also be emphasised through special classes in which students watch clips from films or television programmes, or listen to extracts from radio programmes and are encouraged to discuss and analyse their contents.

Textbook: Maria Balì e Luciana Ziglio, Nuovo Espresso 3: libro dello studente e esercizi (livello B1), Alma Edizioni.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -40-49%: Limited knowledge of grammar and vocabulary resulting in a limited ability to translate and paraphrase the prescribed texts. Limited oral/aural competence.

-good -50-69%: Good knowledge of grammar and vocabulary resulting in a good ability to translate and paraphrase the prescribed texts. Good oral/aural competence.

-excellent -70+%: Excellent knowledge of grammar and vocabulary resulting in an excellent ability to translate and paraphrase the prescribed texts. Excellent oral/aural competence.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an ability to translate texts competently, matching style and register to purpose.

  • Demonstrate an increased ability in the art of paraphrasing and in reading-comprehension exercises.

  • Make individual presentations and discuss competently a given topic as part of a team, and demonstrate an ability to comprehend a wide range of audio-visual material.

Assessment method

Coursework

Assessment type

Crynodol

Description

Video Comprehension Test (24-hour online assessment). For this test, you will be given a video in Italian to watch and a questionnaire to complete based on your listening. The test can consist of any of the following activities: fill-in the gap, multiple choice, true or false or open questions.

Weighting

20%

Due date

24/11/2022

Assessment method

Coursework

Assessment type

Crynodol

Description

Article Summary (24-hour online assessment). Summarise an article related to the topics seen in class in the first part of Semester 1.

Weighting

25%

Due date

09/11/2022

Assessment method

Exam (Centrally Scheduled)

Assessment type

Crynodol

Description

Written Exam. An exam consisting two translations (Italian-English and English-Italian) of approx. 125-150 words in length.

Weighting

30%

Due date

15/12/2022

Assessment method

Exam (Centrally Scheduled)

Assessment type

Crynodol

Description

Oral Exam. The exam will last a total of 10 minutes and it will consist of a presentation followed by questions on both the presentation and the self-study portfolio.

Weighting

25%

Due date

12/12/2022

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