Reading skills:
The student can understand texts that consist mainly of high-frequency everyday language. He/she can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters. He/she can also read simple articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints.
Level B1+, Common European Framework of Reference
Listening skills:
The student can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters (job, school, leisure etc.) He/she can understand the main points of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs when the delivery is relatively slow and clear. He/she can understand extended speech and lectures and follow complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar.
Level B1+, Common European Framework of Reference
Speaking skills:
Spoken production
The student can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, dreams and ambitions. He/she can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. He/she can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or a film and describe his/her reactions.
Spoken interaction
The student can deal with most situations of everyday life in the foreign country. He/she can enter into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest such as family, hobbies, work, travel, current events etc.
Level B1, Common European Framework of Reference
Writing skills:
The student can write a simple, connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. He/she can write personal letters describing experiences, impressions and opinions.
Level B1, Common European Framework of Reference
Civilization:
Original material is regularly used during class activities in order to bring the student in touch with the most recent issues related to the country and with its present and past civilization.
Content and teaching methods
Code: ITAL 1300 E - Intermediate level
Rhythm: a 45-hour course (3 hours/week) during the 1st semester of the academic year.
Public: This course is part of ITAL 1300. This code is especially intended for student of DTR23, leaving for Italy to follow an Erasmus program in the second semester of the same academic year.
Credits (ECTS): DTR 23 4 ECTS
Requirements: level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Objectives:
Level B1+ of CEFR for listening and reading skills
Level B1 of CEFR for speaking and writing skills
Method and content:
- Listening comprehension activities in the language lab
- Grammar and vocabulary exercises
- reading comprehension activities
- Activities to develop spoken skills, both individual and interactive
- Simple activities to develop writing skills.
Assessment: Written and oral exam in May/June or September. Continuous assessment.
DRT 23 Erasmus students leaving for Italy in the second semester of the academic year may take their exam during the session of January.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
This course is part of ITAL 1300. This code is especially intended for student of DTR23, leaving for Italy to follow an Erasmus program in the second semester of the same academic year.
Course Title : Intermediate level
Rhythm: a 45-hour course taught for 3 hours a week during the first semester.
Duration: first semester of the academic year
Credits (ECTS): DTR 23 4 credits
Final Level: 1st cycle course - B1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Teacher: Scarpa Laura
Language: Italian/French
Method:
In the first weeks of the course many important structures and functions of the language are soundly revised in the context of communicative activities. Subsequently, more complex structures and functions are presented (such as the expression of personal opinions and wishes). The most common activities are: exercises in the language lab, listening comprehension activities, drills, conversation in pairs or small groups, simple role plays etc.
Requirements:
A level A2 of competence is required, following the scale of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Workload:
In the class : 45 hrs
At home : env. 60 hrs
Assessment:
- Written and oral exam at the end of the academic year (first session in May/June- second session in September).
- Presentation on a subject related to the Italian language and/or culture, chosen by the student him/herself
- Continuous assessment based on the student's participation in class activities.
DRT 23 Erasmus students leaving for Italy in the second semester of the academic year may take their exam before their departure, during the session of January.
Didactic materials:
Course book + audiocassette.
Course notes from the teacher.
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