Advanced. This module builds upon the linguistic knowledge acquired at A-Level stage or equivalent. It integrates a number of key cultural issues with a deepening study of the structures, vocabulary and sounds of the language. Students will manipulate information from spoken and written texts in the Target Language: indicatively, translation, summary and commentary.

For Erasmus students, this course corresponds to a B1/B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Understand the gist of spoken language in a wider range of registers, delivered at normal speed, also films and television programmes in the TL.

• Engage confidently in conversations relating to everyday topics.
• Read and understand the main ideas in authentic texts in a variety of contemporary genres (indicatively, e-mails, newspapers, textbooks and literature) without too much effort.
• Write articulate texts with a fair degree of accuracy in order to communicate information, ideas, concepts and opinions relating to a variety of situations and topics.
• Use more complex grammatical structures and appropriate vocabulary

Academic and key skills developed include learning, research and organizational skills; communication and IT skills; intercultural awareness and interpersonal skills.

Emphasis on student participation. Teaching materials will be provided from authentic published sources and audio-visual media. Whenever possible, the target language, Italian, will be used.

Please see Learning Outcomes.

The title of the textbook will be given during the first lesson. A number of contemporary narrative texts and films will be used for the conversation classes.

The title of the textbook will be given during the first lesson. A number of contemporary narrative texts and films will be used for the conversation classes.