IT1002 Italian Language (Elementary)

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

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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 Mon - Thu

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

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 further aspects of Italian culture. Please note that this module is not designed for students with an advanced knowledge of Italian.

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 seminar (x 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

44

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.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Speak, understand, read, and write Italian at a level corresponding to level A2-B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • Demonstrate a functional knowledge of areas of Italian grammar
  • Have read and understood a selection of Italian literary texts