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Italian Language and Culture I
Cursusdoel
By the end of the course, students can:
1. Express themselves in Italian - in writing and speaking - as well as to craft clear, well-structured discourse in relatively uncomplicated Italian. The Exit level is Intermediate High, IH as defined in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
2. Demonstrate general knowledge of contemporary Italian society and culture, also in the light of historical developments, and compare them to their own cultural background.
3. Identify past and present migration movements from and to Europe (with a focus on Italy), be able to place them in the relevant historical and geographical context, and explain how representations of migrants on social media and in political discourse can impact the social inclusion of migrants in the host country.
4. Research, critically discuss and present, both individually and in collaboration with others, written, oral and visual materials and sources on cultural topics in both English and Italian.
Specific for the Community Engaged Learning (CEL) component:
5. Create in an international inter-university team activities to foster the linguistic, cultural, and social inclusion of young migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the host society (the city of Siena in Italy), according to the principles and aims of the project Home 4 the World.
6. Pilot the activities on location in Siena, evaluate the process and the outcomes together with the other students and the stakeholders, and propose adaptations where necessary.
7. Cooperate with people with different cultural backgrounds using appropriate language, communication, and multilingual skills.
Relationship between tests and course goals
In this course, the final course grade is based on seven elements: three written exams, a presentation, an individual cultural project (portfolio), a group cultural project (documentary) and an oral assessment.
1. Express themselves in Italian - in writing and speaking - as well as to craft clear, well-structured discourse in relatively uncomplicated Italian. The Exit level is Intermediate High, IH as defined in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
2. Demonstrate general knowledge of contemporary Italian society and culture, also in the light of historical developments, and compare them to their own cultural background.
3. Identify past and present migration movements from and to Europe (with a focus on Italy), be able to place them in the relevant historical and geographical context, and explain how representations of migrants on social media and in political discourse can impact the social inclusion of migrants in the host country.
4. Research, critically discuss and present, both individually and in collaboration with others, written, oral and visual materials and sources on cultural topics in both English and Italian.
Specific for the Community Engaged Learning (CEL) component:
5. Create in an international inter-university team activities to foster the linguistic, cultural, and social inclusion of young migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the host society (the city of Siena in Italy), according to the principles and aims of the project Home 4 the World.
6. Pilot the activities on location in Siena, evaluate the process and the outcomes together with the other students and the stakeholders, and propose adaptations where necessary.
7. Cooperate with people with different cultural backgrounds using appropriate language, communication, and multilingual skills.
Relationship between tests and course goals
In this course, the final course grade is based on seven elements: three written exams, a presentation, an individual cultural project (portfolio), a group cultural project (documentary) and an oral assessment.
- Language test 1 (15%): this tests your competence in the use of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary discussed in the first part of the semester, that is, units 8,9, 10 and 11 of the coursebook and the linked topics in the grammar book. The test could include completion exercises, translation exercises, and reading and writing assignments (course goal 1).
- Language test 2 (20%): this tests your competence in the use of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary discussed in the second part of the semester, that is, units 12, 13, 14 and 15 of the coursebook and the linked topics in the grammar book. The test could include completion exercises, translation exercises, and reading and writing assignments (course goal 1).
- Language activities (25%): this tests your proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in Italian about topics related to the main thematic areas of the course (course goals 1, 4 5 and 6).
- Cultural activities (25%): this tests your ability to collectively and individually research, read, understand, and critically present (in Italian) a specific topic or theme from the topics discussed in class. It also shows your engagement with the cultural topics discussed in class, and how you link those topics with your own knowledge and experiences, in class as well outside of class (course goals 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7).
- Oral assessment (15%): this tests your ability to put in practice the grammar, syntax and vocabulary that you learned so that you can communicate on a variety of concrete and abstract topics, e.g., university programs, pastimes, jobs, everyday life in Italy, food, entertainment, family life, the arts, history, etc. (course goals 1 and 4).
Vakinhoudelijk
This course focuses on the language, but also on the history, geography, artistic works, traditions, and current events of Italian society. While exploring different aspects and contents, we will deepen the topic of migration from and to Italy, both in historical and contemporary perspective. We will focus on the representation of migrants and asylum-seekers in Italian social media and political discourse, analyzing the impact that such representations have on the social inclusion of migrants in the Italian society.
New this semester is a collaboration with international students studying in Siena, Italy, in a community engaged learning (CEL) project, aimed at creating and piloting activities to foster the linguistic, cultural and social inclusion of young migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the local host society (the city of Siena), according to the principles and aims of the project Home 4 the World. This project is run by volunteers, both international students and locals. The aim of the project is to collaboratively create a handbook of activities that can be implemented and developed in the Home4TheWorld project sites both by volunteers from outside the engaged organizations and by students and volunteers doing service learning activities through this project.
There will be the opportunity to travel to Siena during the midterm break to work on location. Students will be offered accommodation in host families, so they will get the chance to have a full immersion in the Italian language and culture, while at the same time developing cross-cultural communication skills.
Format
In-class work:
Classes will focus on language practice in line with the textbook chapters. Students will mainly work in pairs and small groups. All participants must complete obligatory self-study assignments before class. Students are expected to actively engage during the lessons as well as in group tasks.
Outside-class work:
This involves studying grammar and vocabulary and making exercises and quizzes, as well as close reading and preparation of required assignments for the cultural assignments. It also involves collaboration with peers for group cultural assignments.
CEL project:
The first part of the project will be online (once a week for five weeks): in mixed groups students will analyze the migratory process to Europe and to Italy, its dynamics, and steps, to then explore patterns of (self) representation of and by migrants and refugees. The second part of the project will take place on location in Siena during the midterm break (1 week). Students will co-create and propose activities for intercultural dialogue to the participants to the Home 4 the World project. They will reflect on the process and the outcomes, to then finalize the activities for collection in the handbook.
Students who won’t opt for the on-location option will be assigned alternative CEL tasks.
Costs if students opt to travel to Siena
A package with accommodation in host families, most meals, activities and excursions in Siena will be offered by our partner institution for ± € 600,00. Travel expenses will depend on how student will travel.
The instructor will look for possible funding for covering (part of) those expenses.
New this semester is a collaboration with international students studying in Siena, Italy, in a community engaged learning (CEL) project, aimed at creating and piloting activities to foster the linguistic, cultural and social inclusion of young migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the local host society (the city of Siena), according to the principles and aims of the project Home 4 the World. This project is run by volunteers, both international students and locals. The aim of the project is to collaboratively create a handbook of activities that can be implemented and developed in the Home4TheWorld project sites both by volunteers from outside the engaged organizations and by students and volunteers doing service learning activities through this project.
There will be the opportunity to travel to Siena during the midterm break to work on location. Students will be offered accommodation in host families, so they will get the chance to have a full immersion in the Italian language and culture, while at the same time developing cross-cultural communication skills.
Format
In-class work:
Classes will focus on language practice in line with the textbook chapters. Students will mainly work in pairs and small groups. All participants must complete obligatory self-study assignments before class. Students are expected to actively engage during the lessons as well as in group tasks.
Outside-class work:
This involves studying grammar and vocabulary and making exercises and quizzes, as well as close reading and preparation of required assignments for the cultural assignments. It also involves collaboration with peers for group cultural assignments.
CEL project:
The first part of the project will be online (once a week for five weeks): in mixed groups students will analyze the migratory process to Europe and to Italy, its dynamics, and steps, to then explore patterns of (self) representation of and by migrants and refugees. The second part of the project will take place on location in Siena during the midterm break (1 week). Students will co-create and propose activities for intercultural dialogue to the participants to the Home 4 the World project. They will reflect on the process and the outcomes, to then finalize the activities for collection in the handbook.
Students who won’t opt for the on-location option will be assigned alternative CEL tasks.
Costs if students opt to travel to Siena
A package with accommodation in host families, most meals, activities and excursions in Siena will be offered by our partner institution for ± € 600,00. Travel expenses will depend on how student will travel.
The instructor will look for possible funding for covering (part of) those expenses.
Werkvormen
UCU language course
Toetsing
Cultural activities
Verplicht | Weging 25% | ECTS 1,88
Language activities
Verplicht | Weging 25% | ECTS 1,88
*midterm FEEDBACK*
Niet verplicht
Language test 1
Verplicht | Weging 15% | ECTS 1,13
Language test 2
Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5
Oral assessment
Verplicht | Weging 15% | ECTS 1,13
Ingangseisen en voorkennis
Ingangseisen
Er moet voldaan zijn aan de cursus:
Voorkennis
Students who do not satisfy the above requirement need to apply for course admittance. Speaking and writing entrance level: Intermediate Low, IL., as defined in the ACTFL Guidelines. If IL level is not met, the instructor may ask for extra work to be completed.
Voorkennis kan worden opgedaan met
Language testing days are organized around mid-term (contact: S. Spee/ ucu.languages@uu.nl).
Voertalen
- Italiaans
Competenties
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Internationale en interculturele oriëntatie
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Luisteren
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Presenteren
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Samenwerken
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Talen
Cursusmomenten
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Tentamens
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Verplicht materiaal
| Materiaal | Omschrijving |
|---|---|
| BOEK | TBA |
Aanbevolen materiaal
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Coördinator
| drs. T. Bruni | T.Bruni@uu.nl |
Docenten
| drs. T. Bruni | T.Bruni@uu.nl |
Inschrijving
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