IT3L6: Advanced Italian Language III

Module code: IT3L6

Module provider: Languages and Cultures; School of Humanities

Credits: 20

Level: Level 3 (Honours)

When you’ll be taught: Semester 1 / 2

Module convenor: Dr Chiara Ciarlo, email: c.ciarlo@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s): BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE ML2YL5 (Compulsory)

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded: IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU CANNOT TAKE IT3L3 OR TAKE IT3L4 OR TAKE IT3L6C (Compulsory)

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: Yes

Talis reading list: Yes

Last updated: 18 July 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This module is aimed at students who have spent a period of residence abroad and completed the ML2YL5 Year Abroad Language  

Students who successfully complete this module will have achieved a level of competence in Italian comparable to level C1/C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. 

Module learning outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate a sound understanding of spoken and written Italian in a variety of different registers, as well as demonstrate a knowledge of a wide range of Italian lexis and idioms. 
2. Express themselves clearly and fluently in spoken and wr ittenItalian in a wide range of contexts as well as demonstrate the ability to deliver oral presentations and sustain discussions in Italian on topics of academic relevance.  
3. Demonstrate a thorough understanding and appropriate use of relevant grammatical rules and apply this knowledge in their understanding and use of Italian language. 
4. show an awareness of the techniques involved in translating from one language to another and translate a range of written texts accurately and fluently at a sophisticated and advanced level both from English into Italian and from Italian into English. 

Module content

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

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. 

During the course, students will make good use of appropriate reference materials (e.g. dictionaries; online resources, self-study tools, etc.) and will expand their awareness of current issues in Italian speaking countries through the use of contemporary material. 

Weekly two-hour classes will provide students with regular practice in free and guided writing, and in presenting, discussing, and debating in the foreign language. 

An extra weekly on-hour class gives students the opportunity to focus on a variety of exercises in translating from and into Spanish. 

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

A variety of methods and approaches are employed to facilitate effective language learning. Gradual but fast progression and in-depth study are ensured through guided work, both in and outside of class, with the support of teacher-led activities and tasks, a wide range of authentic and teacher-produced learning material, and a set textbook. Student-led activities are actively promoted and consistent use of the resources available in the library is strongly encouraged. 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. 

Study hours

At least 60 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online.