IT2201 - Intermediate Italian 1

This subject is the sequel to IT1001 and IT1002. It aims to bring students to a point where they can more competently read and understand and more accurately write and speak Italian. It involves a partial revision and practice of basic grammatical points introduced in first year Italian and the reading and appreciation of appropriate texts.

Learning Outcomes

• a level of at least basic transactional proficiency (1 on the ISLPR scale);
• the ability to conduct simple conversations on familiar topics (childhood, education, travel, everyday life, activities, life after university), and to speak about oneself and matters of personal interest;
• the capacity to express likes and dislikes and respond to common instructions in familiar situations;
• the ability to read and write simple sentences;
• familiarity with aspects of Italian writing and 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;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

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.