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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : European Languages and Cultures - Italian

Undergraduate Course: Italian 3 Language (ELCI09015)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryAdvanced Language work, written and oral.
Course description A compulsory course for all Italian 3 students bearing 20 CREDITS and aimed to improve their overall linguistic
competence by strengthening fluency, grasp of idioms and stylistic awareness.
This course runs in conjunction with Language Paper 1, ELCI10019 and Italian 4 Oral , ELCI10017. It shares those courses activities in written and oral practice.
Students will normally be taught together with Italian 4 students, but they will be assessed differently, at the appropriate level.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Italian Language 2 (ELCI08004)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Students should contact the course organiser to have their language level assessed and to get class details.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesEntry to any language course above introductory level is subject to a language test by the relevant subject area on arrival and at the discretion of the course organiser.
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2020/21, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  10
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 44, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 150 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) The course is assessed entirely through a combination of coursework assessments. See breakdown below.

40%- Average of FOUR best marks in home written assignments.
20% Final Test Online (one essay, one translation)
10% Participation to course activities with individual and collaborative contribution.
15% - Listening Comprehension Test
15% - Oral Tasks ( 2 Presentations and 1 Role-Play)

Feedback Students will receive regular oral feedback on their spoken and written work in class. Written feedback will also be provided in detail on their coursework assignments and tests. Tutors will be happy to discuss results and feedback during their office hours or by appointment on students' request.
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an overall proficient grasp of the Italian language and cultural refences equivalent to a C1 CEFR level.
  2. Read complex texts on general or specific topics and get an in-depth understanding
  3. Comprehend in detail specific information spoken at normal speed, and speak in Italian on prepared basis and impromptu.
  4. Write accurate and fluent texts in Italian, showing awareness of different styles and controlled use of organizational patterns and cohesive devices.
  5. Work effectively, both independently or as part of a team, and under a tutor's guidance.
Reading List
-M.Maiden & C.Robustelli, A Grammar Reference of Modern Italian, Arnold, 2000.
-Bilingual Dictionaries: Oxford Paravia or Ragazzini/Biagi.
-Monolingual Dictionaries: Zingarelli or Devoto-Oli
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Luana Babini
Tel: (0131 6)51 1360
Email: l.babini@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Fiona Jack
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email: f.jack@ed.ac.uk
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