Overview
The unit will consist of two integrated and complementary sections: Culture and Language.
Culture: an introduction to Italian history, culture and society in the twentieth century, through the critical analysis of important cultural texts.
Language: practical language acquisition and improved knowledge of grammatical structures at level B1/B2 of the European … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prerequisite
Prohibition
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Professor Andrea Righi
Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Andrea Righi
Notes
If this is your language entry point, this unit requires a language entry level test.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
utilise grammatical concepts and vocabulary at a level equivalent to B1/B2 of the European language framework;
2.
competently communicate at a level equivalent to B1/B2 of the European language framework;
3.
analyse and discuss the interrelation between history and cultural production in 20th century Italy;
4.
critically and creatively analyse cultural texts of historical relevance.
Teaching approach
Research activities
Active learning
Enquiry-based learning
Simulation or virtual practice
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Culture Exercise/s
2 - Essay
3 - In class test/s
4 - Oral test/assessment
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Availability in areas of study
European languages (Italian studies)