IT3311 - Advanced Italian 1a

This subject is the sequel to IT2201 and IT2202. It aims to bring students to a point where they can more competently read and understand Italian and more accurately write and speak Italian. It involves a partial revision and practice of grammar points introduced in first- and second-year Italian and the reading and appreciation of texts taken from contemporary Italian media.

Learning Outcomes

• a level approaching minimum social proficiency (a notional 2- on the ISLPR scale). Students will: be able to make reasonably detailed explanations of their areas of social interest and respond appropriately to native speakers in familiar situations, express themselves using complex structures and understand the gist of television programs aimed at native speakers; be able to write continuous texts using complex sentences and read newspaper and magazine material; and further develop their acquaintance with various aspects of Italian culture.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.