LL2B4-30 Italian Intermediate Accelerated
Introductory description
The module will facilitate students’ self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their learning skills.
The module is designed to enable students who have demonstrated higher linguistic skills to fast-track two levels, (levels 3 and 4), in one year instead of two.
The module will strengthen reading and writing skills and will also reinforce the communicative skills acquired during previous study of the Italian language. Students will gain further insights into the culture and civilisation of Italian-speaking countries. The module will offer a more advanced study of language structure and syntax, and will concentrate on using the target language for discussing and analysing aspects of Italian and society.
Prior knowledge of Italian required:
- A2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
- or a high grade in GCSE or equivalent
- or equivalent in International Baccalaureate
- or Language Centre Italian beginners accelerated
- or equivalent
Successful completion of Italian Intermediate Accelerated qualifies students to progress to Italian 5/Advanced.
Module aims
To understand ideas in complex text, and produce text on a wide range of topics.
To facilitate students’ self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their learning skills.
To work towards B2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of reference).
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.
Communicative skills
This module will cover items such as: giving advice; describing anecdotes in the past; expressing commands; making promises; expressing wishes; talking about hypothesis; making predictions; giving opinions; justifying actions; expressing agreement and disagreement.
Grammar
This module will cover items such as: the past tenses (passato prossimo, imperfetto, trapassato prossimo, passato remoto), the future tense, the conditional, direct and indirect object pronouns, the subjunctive.
This syllabus is for indicative purposes only and will be updated regularly to remain relevant.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level.
- Understand the main ideas and some detail of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.
- Interact with fluency and spontaneity, and account for and sustain viewpoints.
- Write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects; explain viewpoints on topical issues.
- Demonstrate self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve learning skills.
International
This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility.
Subject specific skills
This module will develop students’ language proficiency through engaging with primary materials in the target language.
Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Intercultural competence
Strategies to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in Italian.
Transferable skills
Problem solving
Self-awareness
Communication
Teamwork
Digital literacy
Sustainability
Ethical values
Intercultural awareness
Professionalism
Study time
Type | Required |
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Supervised practical classes | 21 sessions of 2 hours (14%) |
Online learning (scheduled sessions) | 21 sessions of 1 hour (7%) |
Private study | 213 hours 30 minutes (71%) |
Assessment | 23 hours 30 minutes (8%) |
Total | 300 hours |
Private study description
Work set on Moodle and homework set by tutor.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group D
Weighting | Study time | |
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Portfolio | 20% | 20 hours |
Portfolio of selected tasks completed in class and at home, which includes a reflective piece on the student's language learning. |
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Reading / Writing Test | 40% | 2 hours 30 minutes |
The duration is indicative and depends on specific arrangements. |
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Oral Test | 40% | 1 hour |
Speaking test |
Feedback on assessment
Verbal feedback is provided to the class regarding regular formative tasks set for homework and activities completed in class; individual written feedback is also provided for written work which has been handed in by students. Feedback is also provided orally and in writing on practice test papers.
Courses
This module is Core optional for:
- Year 1 of ULNA-R300 BA in Italian Studies
- Year 1 of ULNA-QR38 Undergraduate English and Italian
- Year 1 of ULNA-R3Q3 Undergraduate Italian and Linguistics
- Year 1 of ULNA-R9Q1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Linguistics
- Year 1 of ULNA-R9Q2 Undergraduate Modern Languages with Linguistics
- Year 1 of UITA-R3V3 Undergraduate Taught Italian and History of Art
This module is Unusual option for:
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UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Year 3 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
- Year 3 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
- Year 3 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
This module is Core option list A for:
- Year 1 of UITA-R3V2 Undergraduate History and Italian
- Year 4 of ULNA-R9Q1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Linguistics
- Year 3 of ULNA-R9QB Undergraduate Modern Languages with Linguistics (3 year)
This module is Core option list B for:
- Year 1 of ULNA-R3WA Undergraduate Italian and Theatre Studies
- Year 4 of ULNA-R9Q2 Undergraduate Modern Languages with Linguistics
This module is Core option list C for:
- Year 1 of UFRA-R900 Undergraduate Modern Languages
This module is Core option list E for:
- Year 1 of ULNA-R9L1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Economics (4-year)
This module is Core option list G for:
- Year 1 of ULNA-R4RH Undergraduate Hispanic Studies and Italian
- Year 1 of ULNA-R9L1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Economics (4-year)
- Year 1 of ULNA-R9Q1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Linguistics
This module is Option list A for:
- Year 1 of ULNA-R1A3 Undergraduate French with Italian
This module is Option list G for:
- Year 1 of UCXA-Q821 Undergraduate Classical Civilisation with Study in Europe
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UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Year 1 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
- Year 1 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
- Year 1 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
- Year 2 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
- Year 2 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
- Year 2 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
This module is Unusual option for:
- Year 1 of UCXA-Q802 Undergraduate Classics (Latin) with Study in Europe