MLI1001
MODULE CODE
MODULE LEVEL
Year 1
Italian Language
MODULE TITLE
Dr Francesco Goglia (module convenor), and staff of the Italian Unit
LECTURER(S)
30
15
CREDIT VALUE
ECTS VALUE
PRE-REQUISITES A level Italian or equivalent
None
CO-REQUISITES
Terms 1 and 2
DURATION OF MODULE
TOTAL STUDENT STUDY TIME
300 hours including 40 class hours, 20 oral class hours
AIMS
The module's aims are the consolidation of the grammatical knowledge of Italian, the acquisition and
increase of lexicon, and the improvement of comprehension and expression in both written and oral
forms. At the end of the year, students will have enhanced their ability to communicate in accurate Italian,
in a clear and structured manner.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO’s)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Module Specific Skills:
1. Apply knowledge of a range of grammatical features of Italian, including some complex or advanced
structures, to a range of linguistic exercises.
2. Attempt straightforward translation from and into Italian
3. Present basic arguments in written Italian in answer to clearly defined essay topics
4. Express ideas and opinions orally in Italian and interact with other students in a group and with the tutor
5. Use a bilingual and learners monolingual dictionary to establish basic meanings and to find key
grammatical information
Discipline Specific Skills:
6. Recognize and understand a core linguistic terminology
7. Engage, under guidance, with the Italian-language media (printed and electronic, including television
and radio).
Personal and Key Skills:
8. Communicate at an adequate level in Italian
9. Express and discuss views as part of a group
10. Advance his/her linguistic competence independently, with guidance from course tutors.
11. Use IT skills effectively to support language development.
LEARNING/TEACHING METHODS
Details of Learning and Teaching Methods:
A combination of classes in seminar groups comprised of translation and grammar as well as reading
comprehension, composition, grammar and vocabulary acquisition. Oral classes to integrate the material
covered during the previous sessions and to enhance the ability to communicate in the target language. A
total of three hours per week:
Class Hours 1: Grammar revision, Reading (vocabulary and comprehension), writing (work on syntax and
accuracy); the work will be based on the textbook Da Capo supplemented with texts from other sources
such as Italian newspapers.
Class Hour 2: Translation from and to Italian; the work will be based on a wide range of texts.
Class Hour 3: Speaking and listening practice with a native speaker focusing on aspects of Italian society
and culture. Listening work will be done mostly in your private study time by listening regularly to news
programmes on Italian radio and television online in preparation for your oral classes.
ASSIGNMENTS & ASSESSMENTS
Formative or %
Contribution:
Form of
Assessment:
Formative
Weekly written
assignments:
translations and
compositions
25%
Written assignments
in each term
25%
Oral exam in term
50%
1 written examination
in term 3
SYLLABUS PLAN
Size of the
assessment e.g.
duration/length
300 words
ILO’s assessed
by this
assessment:
1,2,3,4,5,6,8
Feedback method:
1 hour
1,2
Written feedback
20 minutes
2 hours
1,4,5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1,2,3,6,8
Written feedback
Written feedback
Written feedback
Grammar topics in order of study: regular and irregular verbs, uses of the imperfetto, different uses of
imperfetto and passato prossimo, direct/indirect object pronouns, the pronouns ci and ne, double
pronouns, relative and interrogative pronouns, indefinite adjectives and pronouns, conditional tenses, and
uses of subjunctive.
Development of translation techniques and strategies; acquisition of new vocabulary; enhancement of
comprehension skills and ability to develop a natural and accurate form of expression in the target
language.
Topics for oral classes will be drawn from both Da Capo and other texts such as newspapers articles or
contemporary novels.
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES
Indicative basic reading list:
G. Lazzarino and A. Moneti, Da capo (Thomson Heinle, 2003; seventh edition)
Also recommended are:
Maiden and Robustelli, A Reference Grammar of Modern Italian (Arnold),
Collins English-Italian Italian-English Dictionary, ed M. Clari & C.E. Love (Harper Collins)
Indicative web based resources:
Additional material to practice your Italian is available on ELE where you can find copies of the material
used during the classes, additional grammar exercises and interesting links to Italian newspapers, music
videos, etc. Your tutors will also give you further access to books and films to support your learning.
Other resources:
You can watch Italian television and have access to electronic resources on the Italian language at the
Foreign Language Centre:
www.sall.ex.ac.uk/flc/content/view/1139/509/
DATE OF LAST REVISION