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

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)