6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
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Prohibitions
Students are not permitted to take classes that are below their language proficiency level.
Synopsis
The unit consolidates and extends listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at level A1 of the European language framework.
It also provides a deeper knowledge of contemporary Italy, through a focus on key economic and cultural sectors, such as cinema and TV, music, food, fashion and design, tourism, and football.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the unit, students should be able to:
- interact in simple discussions and talk about aspects of daily life;
- utilise their knowledge of all areas of Italian grammar, with some fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing;
- critically analyse specific issues connected to national identity and gender in contemporary Italy;
- research, evaluate and utilise digital resources and social-media texts about Italian history, culture and society.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 70% + Exam: 30%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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