? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : LLC-1-IT0001

Tuition in written and spoken Italian. Study of contemporary Italy; modern history, culture and literature. Language classes are streamed according to competence in Italian (from beginners to post-'A' level). Considerable private study is required in order to profit from this intensive course. The numbers admitted to this course are limited.

? Pre-requisites : A pass in at least one classical or modern foreign language at SCE Higher or Advanced GCE or equivalent evidence of linguistic proficiency.

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - Italian, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 18/09/2007 16:00 17:00 Lecture Theatre A, David Hume Tower Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 16:10 17:00 Central Lecture Tuesday 16:10 17:00 Central Lecture Thursday 16:10 17:00 Central Lecture Friday 16:10 17:00 Central

? Additional Class Information : First class meetings (Students must attend both)

(1) Tue 18th Sept, 4.00pm, DHT Lecture Theatre A
(2) Weds 19th Sept, 4.00pm, Appleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 2

Introduction to various aspects of cultural expression in Italy in the twentieth century.

Thorough grounding in both written and spoken language, equally intensive for both complete beginners and post A-level students.

Continuous assessment plus examination. No exemption available.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 3 hour(s) 2ND August 1 - 3 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Catherine Rutter
Email : catherine.rutter@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Davide Messina
Email : D.Messina@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/