Modern Language I (Italian)
Code: 106899Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | OP | 3 |
| Geography, Environmental Management and Regional Planning | OP | 3 |
| Archaeology | OP | 3 |
| Archaeology | OP | 4 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Sara Cardarella
- Email :
- sara.cardarella@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
Beginner instrumental course to Italian language. No prerequisites. This course is not conceived for native and/or students with advanced knowledge of Italian.
Objectives
The course Foreign Language I (Italian) aims to provide the students with basic language skills.
By successfully completing this course, students will acquire an elementary competence in the Italian language (quite similar to a CEFR’s A1), both in its communicative aspects and in those related to morphological, phonetic, lexical, and grammatical aspects.
Learning outcomes
Philosophy
- CU036 (Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.) Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.
- SU033 (Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.) Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.
- SU034 (Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.) Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.
- SU035 (Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.) Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
- SU036 (Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.) Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.
Geography, Environmental Management and Regional Planning
- CU036 (Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.) Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.
- SU033 (Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.) Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.
- SU034 (Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.) Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.
- SU036 (Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.) Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.
- SU037 (Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.) Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.
- SU038 (Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.) Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
Archaeology
- CM32 (Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.) Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.
- SM42 (Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.) Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.
- SM43 (Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.) Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.
- SM44 (Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.) Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
- SM45 (Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.) Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.
- SM46 (Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.) Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.
Contents
1. Introduction. Familiarization with the Italian language and culture. The phonetic system, the alphabet. Communication in the classroom.
2. Presentations. Present / present. Formal / informal registration. To ask for / to provide general information. adjectives of origin, indicative regular and irregular verb’s present tense.
3. Descriptions. Lexicon and pragmatic structures related to descriptions of spaces. Daily communicative interactions in society (public institutions, commerce, catering, timetables). Numerals, c'è / ci sono, articles, prepositions.
4. Daily life. How to describe usual activities and their frequency. How to talk and discuss about them. Work: basic situations related to the world of work. Lexicon and pragmatic structures. Irregular present tense, articles, prepositions, adverbs.
5. Description of places, itineraries, indications. Giving and asking for spatial information. Dialogues, lexicon and pragmatic structures. The family. Describing and talking about the own family. Constructions with possessive. Panoramic on present tense, possessive and articles, adverbs.
6. About the past. Lexicon and pragmatic structures related to the description of past events. The past perfect: use, auxiliaries, concordance, particularities.
7. Oral expression and comprehension. Basic phonetics of Italian.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assesment: partial and final examinations | 10 | 0.4 | CM32, CU036, SM44, SM46, SU035, SU036, SU037, SU038 |
| Oral practice, simulated communicative situations, writing, debates | 25 | 1 | SM44, SU035, SU038 |
| Grammar exercises, questionnaires, writing of texts related to the studied topics, study of the manual | 50 | 2 | CM32, CU036, SM44, SU035, SU038 |
| Classes with active participation | 35 | 1.4 | CM32, CU036, SM44, SU035 |
| Tutorials | 10 | 0.4 |
The subject Modern Language I (Italian) is essentially practical. The training activities will emphasize the active participation of the students in the acquisition of the planned skills.
In general terms, learning activities are organised as follows:
- Master class with ICT support and collective discussion
- Practice of written and oral expression in Italian language
- Analysis of grammatical phenomena
- Comprehensive reading of texts, video materials
-Individual and group exercises of different kinds, both written and oral
- Class exchanges (teacher-student, student-student)
- Grammar, written / oral expression and written / oral comprehension tests
-Autonomous activities: exercises on the Student’s book and Moodle plattform, readings, writing, autonomous study and research.
-Game-based learning.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 20 % | 1 | 0.04 | SM43, SM44, SM45, SM46, SU034, SU035, SU036, SU037, SU038 |
| Active participation in class, written and oral comprehension and expression activities | 15 % | 10 | 0.4 | CM32, CU036, SM42, SM43, SM44, SU033, SU034, SU035, SU038 |
| Test 1 | 20% | 3 | 0.12 | CM32, CU036, SM44, SU035, SU036 |
| Written comprehension exam | 10 % | 3 | 0.12 | CU036, SM44, SU035, SU038 |
| Test 2 | 35% | 3 | 0.12 | CM32, CU036, SM44, SU035, SU038 |
The assessment is continuous (100%) and it is based on the following sections:
-Continuous evaluation (100% of the final grade):
a) Active participation in class, understanding activities, written and oral expression. Attendance will also be taken into account. (= 15%).
b) Test 1 (20%).
c) Test 2 (35 %)
d) Written comprehension (10 %)
e) Oral exam (15 %)
All Italian language skills will be assessed: grammar, oral and written comprehension and expression.The participation considers an active class participation, the realizations of written activities and the exercises proposed by the teacher in the Virtual Campus and those indicated in the online workbook. Moreover, will be taken into account the attendance to extracurricular cultural activities related to the subject (reading club, writing workshop, exhibitions, etc.) that may be proposed by the teacher.
To be evaluated (or to obtain the possibility for a make up exam), the student must have been evaluated in a set of activities the weight of which is equivalent to a minimum of 2/3 of the total of the exams.
The student will receive a grade of No avaluable if he/she has not completed more than 30% of the evaluation activities.
Only students who, having failed, have at least a final grade of 3.5, have the right to a make-up (total or partial, as appropriate).
Class Participation and all other class activity are excluded from a make-up.
A make-up exam will be and exam related to the part that needs to be re-evaluated (test 1, test 2, written comprehension and oral test).
A student must pass each of the make-ups (test 1, test 2, written comprehension and oral test) in order to have the right to be fully evaluated.
Students must inform themselves on all the class activities and exams. The professor is not responsible.
For each exam, the teacher will inform the student (Moodle) on the procedure and date of revision of the grades.
Grading criteria are decided by the professor and, eventually, shared by the entire teaching team.
The make-up exam schedule can not be modified.
In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.
This subject entirely prohibits the use of AI technologies in all of its activities. Any submitted work that contains content generated using AI will be considered academic dishonesty; the corresponding grade will be awarded a zero, without the possibility of reassessment. In cases of greater infringement, more serious action may be taken.
Erasmus and exchange students who request to advance an exam must present a document from their home university justifying their request.
This subject/module does not incorporate single assessment.
It is possible to take elective courses in Italian for the minor. Information and a list of Italian classes can be found here:
https://www.uab.cat/web/estudis/grau/oferta-de-graus/minors/informacio-general-1345692270291.html?param1=1345692443865
To enroll a student must follow the pre-enrollment process. There are two pre-enrollment periods, in March and July respectively.
Bibliography
Textbook:
Tellin Marin, Pierangela Diadori, Via del Corso. A1, Roma, Edilingua, 2017
ATTENTION: It is important to be sure to purchase an edition with an access code to the online website (some versions purchased online or second-hand do not allow this). There is also the option to purchase the electronic version of the manual.
More information here:
https://stanleypublishing.es/colecciones/via-del-corso/
http://www.edilingua.it/it-it/Prodotti.aspx?ElementID=ae4cddaa-b94c-420b-a2ea-10c05713f209&Action=First
At the beginning of the course, the teacher will indicate and make available to the students the supplementary materials for the classes.
Throughout the course the teacher will indicate the compulsory reading texts.
As a complement you can consult grammars such as Nocchi's and Carrera Díaz's, written in Spanish and addressed to a Spanish public (with attention to the comparison of languages and contrasting phenomena, etc.). Three bilingual good dictionaries are Arqués (for Catalan) and Arqués-Padoan and Calvo-Giordano (for Spanish).
- Rossend Arqués, Diccionari català-italià italià-català. Barcelona, Enciclopèdia Catalana, 1992 i 2002.
- Rossend Arqués/ Adriana Padoan, Grande Dizionario di Spagnolo-Italiano / Italiano-spagnolo, 2 ed, aggionata, Zanichelli, Bologna, 2020.
- Rossend Arqués / Adriana Padoan, Ágil. Dizionario italiano-spagnolo. Bologna, Zanichelli, 2014
- Anna Giordano Gramegna / Cesáreo Calvo Rigual, Diccionario italiano italiano-español, español-italiano, Barcelona Herder 2001.
- Manuel Carrera Díaz,Manual de gramática italiana , Barcelona, Ariel, 1991.
- Susanna Nocchi, Nuova grammatica pratica della lingua italiana, Alma, 2012.
- Nicola Zingarelli, Vocabolario della lingua italiana. Minor, Bologna, Zanichelli, 2010.
Software
No particular software is required, except for the most common Office tools (i. e. word processor, etc.,) email account, an updated browser, MS Teams for online sessions if needed.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE