Undergraduate Course: Italian Language 2 (ELCI08004)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Intermediate to advanced language work reinforcing and developing knowledge of, and proficiency in Italian syntax, vocabulary and register. |
| Course description |
One grammar seminar and two language tutorials a week.
Tutorials will tend to be focused on textual analysis and oral activities.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Entry to any language course above introductory level is subject to a language test by the relevant subject area on arrival and at the discretion of the course organiser. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 22,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 44,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
128 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
29 %,
Practical Exam
11 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Two language tests 12%
Listening test 10%
Oral test 12%
Writing Portfolio 6%
Exam 60%
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| Feedback |
Written explanations, corrections and suggestions for improvement provided by tutors on all marked work. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a nuanced command of Italian, and improve critical understanding of a variety of styles and registers.
- Rapidly grasp the content and significance of a range of more complex written and aural material.
- Write more accurately and at length in different registers of Italian.
- Further develop effective communication skills in Italian, on both an impromptu and prepared basis.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
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Reading List
| T. Marin, NUOVO PROGETTO ITALIANO 3, Edilingua, 2008 |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
Weekly
1 Grammar Seminar (Monday)
2 Language Tutorials (Tuesday and Thursday ) |
| Keywords | DELC Italian 2 Lang |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Luana Babini
Tel: (0131 6)51 1360
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Fiona Jack
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email: |
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