Undergraduate Course: Italian 1 (ELCI08001)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
European Languages and Cultures - Italian |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
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.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
A pass in at least one classical or modern foreign language at SCE Higher or Advanced GCE or equivalent evidence of linguistic proficiency.
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| Additional Costs |
Lanuage textbooks:
For beginners to Intermediate level:
Salve! by Carla Larese Riga, Heinle, Cengage learning, International edition 2009 (£ 37.99)
For advanced students (A level/ Advanced Higher +)
Nuovo qui Italia pił. Corso di lingua italiana per stranieri (livello intermedio B2-C1) by Mazzetti / Manili / Bagianti (approx £ 35) |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | Cultural Studies | 1-22 | | | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | Central | Tutorial | Language: grammar and vocabulary | 1-22 | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | | | | Central | Tutorial | Language: grammar and vocabulary | 1-22 | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | | | Central | Tutorial | Oral activities | 1-22 | | | | 11:10 - 12:00or 12:10 - 13:00or 13:10 - 13:50or 14:00 - 14:50or 15:00 - 15:50 | or 11:10 - 12:00or 12:10 - 13:00 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 16:10 - 17:00, Zone: Central. Old College, Lecture Theatre 175 - Introductory meeting |
| Additional information |
The tutorials listed above (Monday & Tuesday 4 - 5) are for Beginners only. Intermediate/advanced tutorials will be arranged after week 1. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3:00 | 16 sides | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 3:00 | 16 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Introduction to various aspects of Italian cultural expression.
Thorough grounding in both written and spoken language, equally intensive for both complete beginners and post A-level students. |
Assessment Information
| Continuous assessment plus examination. No exemption available. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mrs Mara Kirkwood
Tel: (0131 6)51 3752
Email: M.Mari-Kirkwood@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Jacqueline Barnhart
Tel: (0131 6)50 4026
Email: Jackie.Barnhart@ed.ac.uk |
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