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Italian Language & Society III - LAN00060H
Module summary
Building on the skills acquired while studying Italian Language & Society II and also, if applicable, during the time spent in Italy, this module will aim to increase proficiency in the practice of different styles of Italian, both written and spoken. It will also enable students to master the techniques of extended essay writing in Italian. Particular emphasis will be given to developing students' ability to present and analyze sources from a critical perspective.
The module will focus on the relation between the citizen and the State in Italy and will explore four key areas: "red" and "black" terrorism from the the late 1960s and the 1970s; Corruption and the judicial inquiry called "mani pulite" in the early 1990s; The Mafia; Populism in politics in the last 20 years.
Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
- None
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
Building on the skills acquired during the time spent in Italy, this module will aim to increase proficiency in the practice of different styles of Italian, both written and spoken. It will also enable students to master the techniques of extended essay writing in Italian. Particular emphasis will be given to developing students' ability to present and analyze sources from a critical perspective. The medium of instruction is Italian.
Module learning outcomes
Satisfactory completion of the course should enable students to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of some of the aspects of modern Italian culture and society
- Demonstrate an ability to undertake personal research
- Present sources from a critical perspective and develop arguments effectively in both spoken and written Italian
- Achieve a high level of accuracy in the production of both written and spoken Italian
Module content
Teaching is conducted in the target language.
Formative work is an integral part of the teaching and learning activities on this module, and takes place on a regular basis through written work, oral presentations, and class discussion throughout the module.
Assessments are written/conducted in the target language.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 60 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 40 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 60 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 40 |
Module feedback
Feedback on formative work
Written formative work:
Written comments on the work, and mark on University mark scale.
Oral/written feedback in class, discussing major issues and mistakes/content/structure.
Individual feedback during office hours, when necessary.
Oral formative work:
Feedback on oral presentations and class discussions.
Direct oral feedback in class discussions.
Written feedback form for oral presentations with mark on university marking scale, comments on different aspects of the presentation, i.e. content, argumentation, logic, register etc.
Individual feedback during office hours, when necessary.
Written feedback will usually be given within one week to 10 days.
Summative assessment and feedback
Feedback: written feedback form with a mark on the university marking scale, confirmed by the second marker; and written comments on different aspects of the work, i.e. structure, content, logic and argumentation, grammatical accuracy, examples of typical mistakes (language).
Oral presentation
Feedback: Written feedback within 20 working days.
Indicative reading
Teaching materials and bibliographical references will be supplied during the course. Consultation of Italian daily newspapers and weekly magazines is essential for the students to keep up to date with current issues.