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Italian Language and Culture I
Cursusdoel
- Demonstrate competence in the use of the aspects of Italian grammar and vocabulary covered in the course. The Exit level is Intermediate High, IH on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
- COMMUNICATE using a variety of Italian expressions and idioms with a growing degree of complexity 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.
- READ AND UNDERSTAND the main idea and some of the supporting details of both edited and non-edited material (including short narratives, simple poems, advertisements, tourist brochures, and travel information), if highly contextualized.
- WRITE sentences, paragraphs, and short compositions on familiar topics, take messages, and write letters that relate to personal interests and practical needs.
- Demonstrate deeper understanding of contemporary Italian society and culture, also in the light of historical developments.
- 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.
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 goals 1, 2, 3 and 4).
- 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 goals 1, 2, 3 and 4).
- 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, 2, 3, 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 (course goals 1, 2, 3, 4 5 and 6).
- 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 2).
Vakinhoudelijk
Tasks in various forms related to language and cultural topics will be performed individually and in groups.
The course uses Blackboard and BlinkLearning (the online learning platform of our course book) to supplement, support, and manage aspects of learning and teaching.
Given the nature of language learning, students are expected to attend all (online) classes and to prepare adequately for them to be able to participate actively in class work and group activities.
The students’ linguistic performance will be assessed by the following tasks:
- a midterm test and a final test, both covering the vocabulary and grammar studied during the course
- an oral test in which the student must hold a conversation with the course instructor about topic of the most immediate relevance
- a collection of different writing and oral activities related to the main thematic areas of the course, as well as readings of short stories, poems, or essays to analyze and reflect about the cultural content
- an individual cultural project and a group project in which the students in groups will make a documentary on a cultural topic related to the main thematic areas of the course
Format
Face-to-face and online contact hours focus on language practice in line with the textbook chapters. Students will mainly work in pairs and small groups. All participants have to 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 component. It also involves collaboration with peers for a group cultural assignment and working individually on assignments for the portfolio.
Werkvormen
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
Gerelateerde studies
Tentamens
Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus
Verplicht materiaal
Materiaal | Omschrijving |
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BOEK | NEW Italian Espresso BEGINNER/PREinterm UPDATED-TB by Alma Edizioni, Ean barcode): 9788861827240. PLEASE NOTICE: this is a new edition, thoroughly revised. You can buy the soft cover version of the book, that gives you also access to the e-book on the site of the publishing company here: https://www.almaedizioni.it/it/catalogo/scheda/new-italian-espresso-beginnerpreinterm-updated-tb/ . Please DO NOT buy/use an older version of the book, you need the version with UPDATED on its cover. The same applies for the workbook here below. |
BOEK | NEW Italian Espresso BEGINNER/PREinterm UPDATED-WB by Alma Edizioni. Please buy the e-book version in the Blinklearning Shop here, as you will be completing the homework exercises online on the digital platform Blinklearning: https://shop.blinklearning.com/en/planescolar39-16623/47053-NEWITALIANESPRESSO-BEGINNERANDPRE-INTERMEDIATEUPDATEDEDITIONWORKBOOK.html?search_query=new+italian+espresso&results=503 |
Aanbevolen materiaal
Materiaal | Omschrijving |
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WOORDENBOEK | A good dictionary, either Italian-English or Italian-Dutch |
Coördinator
drs. T. Bruni | T.Bruni@uu.nl |
Docenten
drs. T. Bruni | T.Bruni@uu.nl |
Inschrijving
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Permanente link naar de cursuspagina
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