Face-to-face , first and second term, 60 hours of exercises.

Italian

MHIT1221B - [2 Q. • 30 Th. • Pond. : 70] Milena Fontana, Tiziana Stevanato
MHIT1221A - [1 Q. • 30 Th. • Pond. : 30] Milena Fontana, Tiziana Stevanato

On completing the Unit ‘Mastering Italian', students should be able to demonstrate their ability to: Express themselves in Italian, using correct phonetics and grammar as well as lexical accuracy and diversity, on themes studied in class ; Discuss the socio-cultural content of the course; Define, in the straightforward, clear and precise terms possible, the terms used in the headlines in the Italian press. (level B2 of the European Reference Framework for Languages)

For the Bachelor in translation and interpreting :

None

Both individually and in small groups students express themselves in front of the class on different societal or news topics. Most presentations will follow-up the viewing of a video or a reading. In addition, each student is expected to present a video in class, organise and lead a class debate and present vocabulary from a field of their choice.

A range of vocabulary building exercises; student presentations; role play; ‘for and against' debating; peer to peer learning.

Continuous summative assessment ; individual oral exams at the end of each Module. Module 1 counts for 30% of the final mark and Module 2, 70%. Further details are available on the distance learning platform.

This module/course is subdivided into two parts (part “Lexicology” and part “Oral Expression”) and has two separate exams. The global mark is an average calculated as described above/below. In case of a fail grade, you're invited to visit the MOODLE page of the course and check the details. A 10/20 or higher mark will automatically be transferred to the second or third exam session. It's thus not possible to re-sit the exam related to this part of the course.

Remote online exam if stricter social distancing measures are required due to Covid-19.

G. Stefancich, Cose d'Italia, Bonacci editore, 1998. T. Marin, La prova orale 2, Edilingua, 2001. Websites : italian newspapers (La Repubblica, Il Corriere della Sera), Garzanti Linguistica, Hoepli, Treccani.