Italian for Foreign Students I
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course is aimed at foreign learners with an Italian language level at least equal to the B1 of the Common European Framework for Language Learning (QCE). The course aims to consolidate language skills in speaking/listening and writing/reading skills, corresponding to the QCE indicators. Texts of a narrative, descriptive and prescriptive nature will be considered in order to note and learn linguistic characteristics and, through metalinguistic observation, structural and grammatical elements of the Italian language. The contents of the lesson are then resumed and strengthened during the language drills co-logged to the course. The aim is consistent with the goal of the CdS to create a qualified professional figure of a culturally aware language expert.
Expected learning outcomes
In the process of acquiring, studens are encouraged to master the active and passive competence of Italian as a second language, with attention to some examples of languages for special purposes. At the end of the course, reading/listening skills will be enhanced to allow an intermediate level of linguistic interaction. The final exam will consist of a written test and an oral test, both aimed at ascertaining the acquisition of the content programmed and the written and spoken competences, verifying that the student has achieved the goal of teaching, which is that, consistent with the objective of the Course of Studies, to create a professional figure with qualified skills as a culturally conscious linguistic expert.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
The course aims to consolidate language skills in speaking/listening and writing/reading skills, corresponding to the indicators of the Common European Framework of Language Learning. Texts of a narrative, descriptive, prescriptive, poetic (song) type are proposed in the lectures, starting from which, - with particular attention, but not exclusively - the verbal and the pronominal systems are approached.
In addition to the course, there are 60 hours of practice, which take place in the first and second semesters. The exercises are aimed at deepening the contents of the lessons and improving the comprehension and production skills, both written and spoken; they are also aimed at helping in the study of the texts of the program. For the exercises there are two different classes according to the level of the students (intermediate and intermediate-advanced); the level will be tested during the first lessons of the course.
In addition to the course, there are 60 hours of practice, which take place in the first and second semesters. The exercises are aimed at deepening the contents of the lessons and improving the comprehension and production skills, both written and spoken; they are also aimed at helping in the study of the texts of the program. For the exercises there are two different classes according to the level of the students (intermediate and intermediate-advanced); the level will be tested during the first lessons of the course.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is aimed at foreign learners with a language level of at least the B1 of the CEFR.
Teaching methods
The method used is communicative-textual. The approach and analysis of the texts make it possible to note and learn their linguistic characteristics and, by induction, through metalinguistic observation, structural and grammatical elements.
During the acquisition and learning phase, students are encouraged to master the passive and active competence of L2, with attention also to some examples of special languages.
During the acquisition and learning phase, students are encouraged to master the passive and active competence of L2, with attention also to some examples of special languages.
Teaching Resources
- Rossella Bozzone Costa, Chiara Ghezzi, Monica Piantoni, Contatto vol. 2A, livello intermedio B1, Torino, Loescher, 2015.
- Luca Serianni, Italiani scritti, Bologna, il Mulino, 2007.
Non-attending students are advised to complete the preparation for the exam through the following texts:
- Pietro Trifone - Massimo Palermo, Grammatica italiana di base, Bologna, Zanichelli, 2006.
- S. Lubello, C. Nobili, L'italiano e le sue varietà, Firenze, Cesati, 2018.
- Luca Serianni, Italiani scritti, Bologna, il Mulino, 2007.
Non-attending students are advised to complete the preparation for the exam through the following texts:
- Pietro Trifone - Massimo Palermo, Grammatica italiana di base, Bologna, Zanichelli, 2006.
- S. Lubello, C. Nobili, L'italiano e le sue varietà, Firenze, Cesati, 2018.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a written test and an oral test; the oral test can only be accessed after passing the written test.
The written test includes:
- the solution of application-type exercises, having similar content and difficulties to those dealt with in the exercises and during the course;
- creative writing exercises, with themes, language registers and communication purposes specified by the teacher.
The oral test consists of an interview on the subjects in the programme, aimed at ascertaining language skills and precise knowledge of the planned bibliography.
The written test includes:
- the solution of application-type exercises, having similar content and difficulties to those dealt with in the exercises and during the course;
- creative writing exercises, with themes, language registers and communication purposes specified by the teacher.
The oral test consists of an interview on the subjects in the programme, aimed at ascertaining language skills and precise knowledge of the planned bibliography.
Teaching Unit 1
L-FIL-LET/12 - ITALIAN LINGUISTICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Sergio Giuseppe
Shifts:
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Professor:
Sergio Giuseppe
Teaching Unit 2
L-FIL-LET/12 - ITALIAN LINGUISTICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Sergio Giuseppe
Shifts:
-
Professor:
Sergio Giuseppe
Teaching Unit 3
L-FIL-LET/12 - ITALIAN LINGUISTICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Argenziano Rosa
Shifts:
-
Professor:
Argenziano RosaProfessor(s)