At the end of the course: A1+ level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The student should be able to:
1) understand short texts written in common everyday language relating to everyday life (short letters, advertisements, notices, etc.); understand short, simple narrative or descriptive texts.;
2) understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. personal and family information, shopping, employment). He/she can catch the main points in short, clear, simple messages and announcements;
3) Speak about himself/herself, his/her environment and living conditions; communicate simple and current tasks requiring only short and direct exchange;
4) Write short and current documents (e,g, a postcard, a notice.).
Main themes
Help the students getting control on phonetics and spelling, developing a basic communicative competence in general Italian by practicing basic notions/functions of the language as well as vocabulary; introduce the student into the Italian culture.
Content and teaching methods
The method takes its inspiration from the notional/functional approach and is mainly centered on developing communicative oral skills, not disregarding some simple forms of written skills.
Some examples of activities in the class: exercises to enhance pronunciation and spelling, drills, simple conversation in pairs or small groups, listening comprehension (by means of audio/video material), writing simple texts, listening to songs etc.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Prerequisites:
None
Assessment:
Written and oral exam at the end of the 1st semester or, alternatively, at the end of the Erasmus period.
Course material:
Course book
+ personal audiocassette (for language lab activities)
+ course notes (for more details please contact the teacher).
References:
A grammar reference book
+ a bilingual dictionary
+ becherel of Italian verbs (For more details please contact the teacher).
Adequate Websites will also be suggested by the teacher.
Training staff:
- The teacher is available in his/her hours of reception and can be contacted by e-mail.
- A list of Web sites as support to the self-study is given during the course.
- On demand, the teacher provides information and support for self-study activities at the CAA (Centre d'Auto-Apprentissage) of the ILV.
Year (s) of studies mainly aimed at :
The course is usually intended for student of DRT leaving for Italy in the 2nd semester following an Erasmus projet. Occasionally also for students of other faculties needing only a 45-hours course in the 1st semester (e.g.FLE, MULT etc.)