Teacher(s)
Scarpa Laura (coordinator);
Language
Italian
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, formal letters etc). 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. Information on culture and society will be often dealt with.
Teaching methods
The course especially aims to develop oral productive skills by using different activites: presentation of cultural issues and themes, discussions on current events, advanced role plays, presentations of facts and figures on current issues, advanced exercises on vocabulary and grammar etc. . Different typologies of authentic documents (as well written as audio-video) are presented in the class.
Some advanced written activities will be also integrated in the course, when possible.
The action-oriented approach is implicit, since all actions in the course itself will be carried out in Italian.
Some advanced written activities will be also integrated in the course, when possible.
The action-oriented approach is implicit, since all actions in the course itself will be carried out in Italian.
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 the 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.
NB: AI tools can be used responsibly to prepare the oral and written parts of the evaluation. Significant or unreported use of these tools will be considered unfavorably in the evaluation.
For the third session, the student will present the 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.
NB: AI tools can be used responsibly to prepare the oral and written parts of the evaluation. Significant or unreported use of these tools will be considered unfavorably in the evaluation.
Other information
Office hours will take place on appointment, either face-to-face or on Teams. Please contact the teacher by e-mail only to make an appointement. Laura.Scarpa@uclouvain.be
Online resources
Mandatory material will be available in Moodle during the course.
Teaching materials
- Le matériel du cours sera disponible sur Moodle UCLouvain et sera constitué par les documents proposés par le professeur ainsi que ceux évt proposés par les étudiants pendant certaines activités.
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures : General [Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures : General]
