UCL - ITALIAN - intermediate level

[ITAL1300]

[90h] 9 credits

This course is taught in the 1st & 2d semester.

Teacher(s): Laura Scarpa

Language: I

Level: First

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

At the end of the course: B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The student should be able to:
1) understand description of events, feelings and wishes expressed mainly in high-frequency everyday language;
2) read simple articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems;
3) understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters (job, school, leisure etc.);
4) understand the main points of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs when the delivery is relatively slow and clear;
5) take part into a conversation on familiar subjects without previous preparation;
6) give a clear, detailed description of events and experiences;
7) explain his/her viewpoint on a topical issue.

Main themes

Revising basic skills in the context of communicative activities; developing more complex functions such as expressing opinions and hypothesis; improving both individual and interactive communicative skills; developing listening comprehension skills.

Content and teaching methods

In the first weeks of the course the most 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 (by means of audio and video material), reading comprehension activities, drills, conversation in pairs or small groups, simple role plays etc.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisites :
Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference is required.

Assessment:
Written and oral exam at the end of the 2nd semester (the oral exam may take place in the language lab), different activities of assessment throughout the year, homework, active participation in the class.

Course material:
Course book
+ course notes
+ audio and video material (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).

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.