IT1002 Italian Language (Elementary)

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

Curricular information may be subject to change

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 7

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Fortnightly lectures 10.00 am Mon (beginning week 2) plus language classes/culture seminar normally meeting at 10.00 am or 11.00 am, or 12.00 noon Mon - Thu

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr L Albertini

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Italian Department staff and Tutors

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The module builds on Module IT1001 and continues its basic aims by increasing the students' knowledge of and ability to use Italian. In this module one hour per week is dedicated to oral practice and students will be introduced to aspects of Italian culture. Please note that this module is not designed for native speakers of Italian.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

IF IT1001 HAS NOT BEEN PASSED, HIGHER OR A-LEVEL ITALIAN OR EQUIVALENT IS REQUIRED

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 75%, Examination = 25%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 language classes and 1 culture lecture/seminar (x 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

156

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.