Italian Language 6

ITAL51060 Italian Language 6 20 Full year Undergraduate Level 3 Monica Boria Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This course unit is aimed at students who have normally spent a substantial period of residence in Italy. Through an integrated programme of advanced language work involving composition, analysis of literary texts, translation, oral practice and the study of key grammatical elements and structures alongside the study of key literary figures and movements, the course is intended to consolidate and deepen understanding of the Italian language with a strong cultural focus on contemporary Italian life. By the end of the course, students are expected to achieve an advanced command and awareness of the Italian language, culture, and society.  This course unit is aimed at students who have normally spent a substantial period of residence in Italy. Through an integrated programme of advanced language work involving composition, analysis of literary texts, translation, oral practice and the study of key grammatical elements and structures alongside the study of key literary figures and movements, the course is intended to consolidate and deepen the competence of the Italian language with a strong cultural focus on contemporary Italian life. By the end of the course, students are expected to achieve an advanced command and awareness of the Italian language, culture, and society. <ul> <li> to deepen and refine grammatical knowledge of Italian;</li> <li> to develop the student’s capacity for self-expression in Italian; to provide an introduction to professional skills in translating from Italian into English;</li> <li> to translate accurately into English passages of an appropriate level of difficulty, involving English usage of various kinds;</li> <li> to develop an awareness and understanding of the styles of some contemporary Italian writers;</li> <li> to develop an understanding of the major literary movements of the 20th and 21st centuries;</li> <li> to express themselves fully and coherently in writing on substantial topics of current concern;</li> <li> to use and understand a number of advanced aspects of the Italian language;</li> <li> to prepare and deliver in Italian an oral presentation on such a topic;</li> <li> to reflect on the activity of translating and apply in their own translation work the principles involved</li> </ul> By the end of this course students will be able to :<ul> <li> perform at Level C1/C2 of the Common European Framework (CEFR)</li> <li> demonstrate competence in the use of advanced aspects of Italian grammar</li> <li> reflect on, and re-elaborate, complex texts in Italian</li> <li> express coherent ideas and arguments in spoken and written Italian at an advanced level</li> <li> use spoken Italian to discuss a variety of topics with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without strain for either parties involved</li></ul> This course develops abilities to: <ul> <li> Use advanced language creatively and precisely for a range of purposes and audiences</li> <li> Contextualise information from a variety of perspectives, sources and registers</li> <li> Extract and synthesise key information from written and spoken sources</li> <li> Organise and present ideas within the framework of a structured and reasoned argument</li> <li> Engage in critical and analytical thinking</li> </ul> These include: <ul> <li> Use and present material in the target language in written and oral forms in a clear and effective manner at an advanced level</li> <li> Ability to manage own learning</li> <li> Use target language source materials appropriately</li> <li> Access electronic resources and use information and communication technologies (ICT) appropriately, including the Internet and  Blackboard</li> </ul> These include: <ul> <li> Communication and presentation skills: oral, written and IT</li> <li> The ability to work creatively and flexibly with others as part of a team</li> <li> Mediating skills and qualities of empathy</li> <li> Self-reliance and adaptability</li> <li> Intercultural awareness</li> <li> Autonomy and independence</li> <li> Time management skills</li> </ul> Other Communication skills are developed through presentations and teamwork; self-management skills are promoted through independent work set to fortnightly deadlines, and IT skills through web and computer assisted language learning. Finally, creative skills are fostered through creative writing and a task-orientated approach. 0 Other 100%   <figure class="table"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse:collapse;margin-left:5.25pt;mso-padding-alt:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;width:342.9pt;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="457"><tbody><tr style="height:27.6pt;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-irow:0;"><td style="border:1.0pt solid windowtext;height:27.6pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:342.9pt;" colspan="3" width="457">Semester 1 </td></tr><tr style="height:15.0pt;mso-yfti-irow:1;"><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:15.0pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:110.35pt;" width="147">Diagnostic grammar test </td><td 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.75pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:110.35pt;" width="147">Composition in Italian  </td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:15.0pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:120.2pt;" width="160">Summative </td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:15.0pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:112.35pt;" width="150">10% </td></tr><tr style="height:15.0pt;mso-yfti-irow:3;"><td 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.75pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:112.35pt;" width="150">20% </td></tr><tr style="height:15.0pt;mso-yfti-irow:4;"><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:15.0pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:342.9pt;" colspan="3" width="457">Semester 2 </td></tr><tr style="height:24.6pt;mso-yfti-irow:5;"><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:24.6pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:110.35pt;" width="147">An oral examinationWritten examination (short essay and letter) </td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:24.6pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:120.2pt;" width="160">Summative Summative</td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top-style:none;height:24.6pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;padding:0cm;vertical-align:top;width:112.35pt;" width="150">30% 40%</td></tr></tbody></tab <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:662px;" width="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:406px;"> Feedback method</td> <td style="width:255px;"> Formative or Summative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:406px;"> Individual written feedback on completed and marked assignments plus face-to-face discussion if desired.</td> <td style="width:255px;"> Both</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:406px;"> In-class comments on homework, presentations and other exercises.</td> <td style="width:255px;"> Formative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:406px;height:7px;"> After each of the scheduled assignments, global feedback on frequent errors or omissions to indicate problem areas and allow questions and discussion (delivered orally in class/posted to blackboard/as a handout).</td> <td style="width:255px;height:7px;"> Both</td> </tr> </tbody></table>  ITAL51050 Italian Language 5 Pre-Requisite Compulsory ITAL51040 Italian Language 4 Pre-Requisite Compulsory Pre-requisites: ITAL51040 (ITALIAN LANGUAGE 4), ITAL51050 (ITALIAN LANGUAGE 5), or equivalent competency in the language  N Hervey, S., I. Higgins, S. Craigie and G. Gambarotta, Thinking Italian Translation: A Course in Translation Method, Italian to English, 2nd edn (London: Routledge, 2015)T. Oliver-Federici, Developing Writing Skills in Italian (Oxon: Routledge, 2009)Lepschy, L., and G. Lepschy, The Italian Language Today (London: Routledge, 1994).Maiden, M., and C. Robustelli, A Reference Grammar of Modern Italian (London: Arnold, 2007)Nocchi, S., and R. Tartaglione, Grammatica avanzata della lingua italiana con esercizi (Florence: Alma, 2006)Proudfoot, A., and F. Cardo, Modern Italian Grammar: a Practical Guide, 3rd edn (London: Routledge, 2012)Renzi, L., and G. Salvi (eds), Grande grammatica italiana di consultazione (Bologna: Il Mulino, 1988) Tutorials 66 0 134 In order to meet the learning outcomes students are required to engage in regular independent language learning devoting an average of 3 hours per week to work on the various language skills. Free Choice by approval of Programme Director and Language Tutor