IT1001 Introduction to Italian Language

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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

3 language classes and 1 culture seminar normally meeting at 10.00 am or 11.00 am, or 12.00 noon Monday-Thursday

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

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

This module is the normal entry point which leads to Honours Italian for beginners in Italian. It is designed for students with no prior experience of Italian and does not assume any knowledge of the language. The course is intensive and proceeds quickly. It concentrates on grammar and usage through reading, writing, listening and speaking. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) materials are also used to supplement classes and assessments. It also introduces students to aspects of Italian culture and history. Please note that this module is not designed for students with an advanced knowledge of Italian

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

STUDENT SHOULD NOT HAVE A PASS AT HIGHER, A-LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT IN ITALIAN OR HAVE AN ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF ITALIAN.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 language classes and 1 seminar on aspects of Italian history and culture per week

Scheduled learning hours

40

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

Guided independent study hours

160

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