Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis This accelerated subject uses an integrated communicative approach and aims to provide an introduction to contemporary Italian and a basic foundation for the development of competence in using it. A wide range of texts and materials is used to foster the development of communicative competence and provide sociocultural insights. An optional holiday camp weekend is offered at the end of semester.
Assessment Continuous assessment (class work, homework and tests; oral and written tasks): 50%. End of semester written and oral testing: 50%