87704 - Italian Language and Culture Seminar (1) (LM)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the seminar the student obtains good knowledge of the Italian grammar and good abilities of oral exposure and writing. The student is able to make appropriate linguistic choices in every kind of communicative situation. The student is be able to understand the academic Italian in realtion to the degree course and to actively participate during the lessons.

Course contents

The seminar is structured in the following activities:

- improvement of Italian grammar and language

- improvement of the oral exposure (comprehension and production) 

- production of "professional" writings(curriculum vitae; self-presentation; letter of reference; institutional e-mail; presentation of cultural projects)

- comment and analysis of books, movies, shows and art exhibition

Readings/Bibliography

Lidia Costamagna, Bianca Servadio, Marina Falcinelli, Cristina Montilli, La mia classe. Corso di lingua italiana per stranieri livello A1-A2, Le Monnier: http://www.mondadorieducation.it/libro/lidia-costamagna-bianca-servadio-marina-falcinelli-cri-/la-mia-classe/120900042059

Other materials will be supplied to lesson

Teaching methods

Lectures and workshops on different kind of texts, focusing on grammar and language.

Discussions about cultural topics.

Exercises of Italian speaking.

Assessment methods

Students are required to prepare each week the suggested material, which will be on the Exercise Book (see Readings) or will be distributed during the lessons, so to contribute to class discussion.

Working in a small groups, the students will be asked to prepare a public presentation of the final project according to specific formats. In addition to this, during the examination the students are going to demonstrate abilities of speaking in Italian language (A 2 level) and knowledge of Grammar. 

Teaching tools

Audio and video aids may be used in support of lectures.

Office hours

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