ATS2226 · Italian proficient 2

Overview

The unit will consist of two integrated and complementary sections: Culture and Language. Culture: an introduction to Italian history, culture and society in the twentieth century, through the critical analysis of important cultural texts. Language: practical language acquisition and improved knowledge of grammatical structures at level B1/B2 of the European Framework, through oral practice and the use of contemporary written, aural and audiovisual materials representing a variety of social situations and registers.

Areas of study: Italian studies

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Utilise grammatical concepts and vocabulary at a level equivalent to B1/B2 of the European language framework;
2. Competently communicate at a level equivalent to B1/B2 of the European language framework;
3. Analyse and discuss the interrelation between history and cultural production in 20th century Italy;
4. Critically and creatively analyse cultural texts of historical relevance.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.