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LL1B6-0 Italian beginners for WBS masters students

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 1
Module leader
Laura Mantovani
Credit value
0
Module duration
8 weeks
Assessment
100% coursework
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

Introductory description

Students will be introduced to basic forms of language in spoken form that are used in practical everyday situations. They will also learn basic linguistic tools for reading and writing.
Activities will be devised to ensure students can understand and can use the language presented during the lessons. New language will be practised via games, role-plays, and problem-solving tasks.

Module aims

  • to introduce students to the basics of the language in written and oral form
  • to begin to develop strategies for language learning
  • to raise intercultural awareness
  • to equip students in survival linguistic skills

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Basics of culture to foster intercultural awareness.
Basics of communication such as : greetings, introducing oneself, counting, daily routine, making appointments, writing an email, organising a meeting, booking a hotel, buying a ticket, ordering food, likes and dislikes, personality traits...
Basics of grammar such as : genders, articles, adjectives, prepositions, sentence structure, the negative, asking basic questions...

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • grasp basic grammatical concepts
  • present oneself orally to a partner
  • gain insight into aspects of everyday life in the relevant countries
  • develop basic language learning strategies

International

This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility.

Subject specific skills

Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Intercultural competence

Transferable skills

Spoken communication
Learning how to learn a language

Private study description

No private study requirements defined for this module.

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.

Assessment group A
Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
In-class progress assessment Yes (waive)
Reassessment component is the same
Feedback on assessment

Tutor feedback in class

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