IT1015 Italian Language Intermediate 1

Academic year

2025 to 2026 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.

Availability restrictions

The module is meant for students who have higher or A-level Italian or equivalent. (Students without such qualification in Italian but with some knowledge of the Italian language may gain access to the module subject to the successful completion of a departmental assessment).

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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

Module coordinator

Dr M Codice

Dr M Codice
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

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 aims to improve, revise and consolidate the language skills of the students in the four areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing at B1 level (intermediate) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe. In order to achieve these aims, it will provide grammar classes; oral and aural language classes; practice of reading comprehension; writing; and cultural analysis. The emphasis will be on 1. consolidation of language skills, and the deepening of the knowledge of language and structures; and 2. deepening students' understanding of elements of Italian culture. The module is meant for students who have higher or A-level Italian or equivalent. (Students without such qualification in Italian but with some knowledge of the Italian language may gain access to the module subject to the successful completion of a departmental assessment).

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

TO TAKE THIS MODULE, STUDENTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST A-LEVEL ITALIAN (OR EQUIVALENT). STUDENTS WITHOUT THIS QUALIFICATION BUT WITH SOME KNOWLEDGE OF ITALIAN MAY BE ADMITTED, SUBJECT TO THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A DEPARTMENTAL TEST/ASSESSMENT.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 50%, Examination = 50%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 tutorials (x10 weeks), 1 seminar (x10 weeks)

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.

Intended learning outcomes

  • present a topic in Italian and engage in discussion and answer questions on it
  • produce written texts in Italian with a degree of complexity compatible with this level
  • read, understand, discuss different text types and styles in Italian
  • use vocabulary and linguistic functions appropriately
  • demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of Italian grammar at B1 level
  • understand and present current aspects of Italian culture and society