Italian Second Level Modules
Our second year course brings both fi rst year pathways together, devoting three hours per week to the advanced study of the language and two hours per week to literature. You will read Dante's Inferno, Machiavelli's Il principe, poetry and drama by twentieth century Nobel prizewinners Montale and Pirandello, as well as some twentieth century novels. You may also study some of the literature courses available on the First year post Higher/A-Level programme described above.
Please be aware that module details are only correct for the current academic session and may change from one year to the next.
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Please note that individual courses of study have to be approved by the relevant Faculty and your choice of modules may be restricted by the regulations. If in doubt, please ask for advice.
IT2001 Second Level Italian
This Second Level Italian module aims at further developing the language skills acquired in First level Italian modules, and at enabling students to achieve an intermediate level in reading, writing, listening and speaking in Italian. The module also introduces students to Italian literature and language of different periods, including Dante.
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| Semester: | 1 |
| Time: | 5.00 pm or another hour by agreement |
| Teaching method: | 3 language classes, 2 literature classes and 1 surgery hour. |
| Prerequisites: | IT1002 or IT1004 |
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| Assessment: | Coursework = 100% (15% Oral test, 85% Literature essays and language work) |
| Reassessment: | |
| Short loan supplementary reading list | |
IT2002 Second Level Italian (Advanced)
This module offers an intermediate language course for students who have passed IT 2001. It is designed to (1) further consolidate students’ knowledge of Italian grammar, idiom and vocabulary, (2) refine their language skills and (3) develop their communication skills both oral and written through a graded oral programme related to Italian history and culture, and through 5 two–hour workshops devoted to written expression. Students will continue their study of Dante and will be introduced to the language and culture of Renaissance Italy.
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| Semester: | 2 |
| Time: | 5.00 pm or another hour by agreement |
| Teaching method: | 3 language classes , 2 literature classes and 1 surgery hour. |
| Prerequisites: | IT2001 |
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| Assessment: | Coursework = 40% (10% Oral test, 30% Literature essays and language work), 2-hour Written Examination = 60% |
| Reassessment: | |
| Short loan supplementary reading list | |