Italian I

Teacher(s)

Ferrari Sebastiano; Nannicini Chiara;

Language

Italian

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

LANGUAGE Learning Italian language in its social and cultural context and in a comparative and reflexive dimension. At the end of the first course, the student will be able to express in most everyday situations. S/he will have a good command of Italian grammar and morphology as well as a good knowledge of everyday vocabulary. The student will attain level A2 (CEFR) THEORY  Learning the history of Italian civilization from the 13th century to the end of the 19th century. At the end of this course, the student will have an analytical and synthetic understanding of Italian history and culture (art, literature, science and philosophy). S/he will learn the basic concepts of Italian civilization which are essential to integrate new knowledge.

Content

Philological introduction and common language learning. Oral and written comprehension and expression exercises. Nominal and verbal morphology. Basic vocabulary. Reading and translation of short literary texts.

Teaching methods

LANGUAGE :
Dr Ferrari is in charge of language courses. Classes are 2 hours per week (Semester 1 and Semester 2) and based on a hybrid methodology in which language teaching is combined with a cooperative and interactive learning in order to improve both the linguistic competence (grammar, vocabulary, syntax etc.) and productive ability (oral and written skills). Over the entirety of the course, students are expected to actively participate in lectures.

THEORY 
Professor Nannicini is in charge of the Theory part. Lectures are 1 hour per week in Semester 2 and consist of frontal classes, delivered with the aid of Power Point, allowing however space for interaction and discussion. The languages of instruction are French and Italian.

Students’ active participation in these activities is strongly required. Any modification (contents, evaluation, schedule, and so forth) related to external circumstances (health situation, etc.) will be notified via Moodle.

Evaluation methods

The course is followed by a written exam in January (semester 1) lasting 1.5 hours, and a written exam which includes both parts, followed by an individual oral (also in both parts), in June (semester 2). The results of semester 1 are based exclusively on the Language part, while the results of semester 2 are the average of the Language part and the Theory part.
For the January session: the exam will be a 1.5-hour written exam.
For the June session and the August session:
Language section (prof. Ferrari): 2-hour written exam + 10/15-minute oral exam per student.
Theory section (prof. Nannicini): 30-minute written exam (at the same time as M. Ferrari's part) + 10/15-minute oral exam per student.
Please note: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in written work or oral presentations will be penalised by a 0T (cheating) if it is contrary to scientific and academic integrity practices.

Other information

The successful completion of both the language part (taught by Mr Ferrari) and the theory part of the course (taught by Mrs Nannicini) is essential to demonstrate that the skills and knowledge specified in the learning outcomes of the course have been acquired. A failing grade in either part will result in a failing grade for the whole course.

Bibliography

Pour la partie Langue (Q1 et Q2) :
- le manuel : T. Marin, Nuovissimo Progetto italiano 1, Roma: Edilingua, 2019.
- Syllabus: « Italien I - Cours de langue et culture italiennes » de Sebastiano Ferrari.

Pour la partie Théorie (Q2) :
- syllabus « Storia della civiltà italiana », de Chiara Nannicini, disponible au service reprographie de l’université. Pour l’examen, l’étudiant devra obligatoirement connaître le contenu des chapitres de 1 à 12.

Teaching materials

• - Partie Langue : le manuel T. Marin, Nuovissimo Progetto italiano 1, Roma: Edilingua, 2019 (disponible au bureau des supports de cours (BSC).
• - Partie Langue : le syllabus « Italien I - Cours de langue et culture italiennes » de Sebastiano Ferrari (disponible au bureau des supports de cours, BSC)..
• - Partie Théorie: le syllabus « Storia della civiltà italiana » de Chiara Nannicini (disponible au bureau des supports de cours, BSC).

Faculty or entity

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