Italian Language - Spring

Objectives of the course

The aim of the course is to develop the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Lessons will also include grammar analysis and practice and the development of lexical skills.

After the final exam, the student will be able to
• use language effectively in social, academic and professional relations
• understand a wide range of texts
• produce clear and well-structured texts

Course programme

Second module
Intermediate and advanced contents
• grammar: future in the past, subjunctive,
gerund, agreement of tenses, if clauses, passive voice
• linguistic functions: expressing opinions/doubts/ personal feelings, discussing, making hypothesis etc.

Didactic Methods

The course is based on a communicative approach. Students will develop theirs skills through active participation to the class: not only individual work, but also pair/small group activities.

Assessment Methods

WRITTEN EXAM
1. grammar test
2. listening comprehension
3. reading comprehension
4. writing

ORAL EXAM
speaking:
presentation of one article from the web or from an Italian newspaper and interview with the teacher.

Exam mark is awarded in 30ths.