Teacher(s)
Language
Italian
Prerequisites
Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference is required.
Main themes
- Developing communicative oral skills;
- revising and strengthening the most complex grammar points;
- getting acquainted with the language of specific fields of activity (journalism, business, etc);
- frequently presenting cultural aspects or recent news from the country.
Content
This course aims in particular to develop communicative skills, but some advanced written activities are also proposed (for instance, writing news or reports on specific subjects). Advanced vocabulary is presented (formal and informal usage of the language, typical expressions, word formation etc.). The course will also revise difficult language structures to be used during communicative activities. Advanced information on culture and society will be dealt with.
Teaching methods
Here is a short list of the different activities in the course: presentation of cultural issues and themes, discussions on current events, advanced role plays, presentations of facts and figures on common interest issues, advanced exercises on vocabulary and grammar etc. . Different typologies of authentic documents (as well written as audio-video) will be presented in the class.
Evaluation methods
The assessment includes: 1) an oral interaction in small groups on topics previously indicated by the teacher; 2) the presentation of a topic related to the main cultural topic of the course; 3) a written test on the main language and grammar points presented during the course. (points distribution: 8 pts written test, 6 pts interaction, 6 pts présentation)
For the third session, the student will present cultural subject of the Q1 (if not done yet) as well as a discussion topic of his/her own interested which will be discussed with the teacher. The assessment includes also a written test on the main language and grammar points presented during the first term. (points distribution: 10 pts for the written test, 10 pts for the presentations)
In case of telecollaboration projects, the assessment will be accordingly adapted and the teacher will inform the student as soon as possible.
For the third session, the student will present cultural subject of the Q1 (if not done yet) as well as a discussion topic of his/her own interested which will be discussed with the teacher. The assessment includes also a written test on the main language and grammar points presented during the first term. (points distribution: 10 pts for the written test, 10 pts for the presentations)
In case of telecollaboration projects, the assessment will be accordingly adapted and the teacher will inform the student as soon as possible.
Other information
Office hours will take place on appointment, either face-to-face or on Teams. To make an appointment please contact the teacher by e-mail only.
Laura.Scarpa@uclouvain.be
Mandatory material will be available in Moodle during the course.
Laura.Scarpa@uclouvain.be
Mandatory material will be available in Moodle during the course.
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