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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : European Languages and Cultures - Italian

Undergraduate Course: Italian 1 (ELCI08001)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits40
Home subject areaEuropean Languages and Cultures - Italian Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionTuition in written and spoken Italian. Study of contemporary Italy; modern history, culture and literature. Language classes are streamed according to competence in Italian (from beginners to post-'A' level). Considerable private study is required in order to profit from this intensive course.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements A pass in at least one classical or modern foreign language at SCE Higher or Advanced GCE or equivalent evidence of linguistic proficiency.
Additional Costs Language textbooks:
For beginners to Intermediate level:
Ciao! by Carla Larese Riga, Heinle, Cengage learning,International(7th) Edition (£32.99)
For advanced students (A level/ Advanced Higher +)
Nuovo qui Italia pił. Corso di lingua italiana per stranieri (livello intermedio B2-C1) by Mazzetti / Manili / Bagianti (approx £ 35)
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Introduction to various aspects of Italian cultural expression.

Thorough grounding in both written and spoken language, equally intensive for both complete beginners and post A-level students.
Assessment Information
Continuous assessment plus examination. No exemption available.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMrs Mara Kirkwood
Tel: (0131 6)51 3752
Email:
Course secretaryMs Jocelyn Proctor
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email:
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