James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

IT2201 - Intermediate Italian 1

Subject Description

This subject is the sequel to IT1001 and IT1002. It aims to bring students to a point where they can more competently read and understand and more accurately write and speak Italian. It involves a partial revision and practice of basic grammatical points introduced in first year Italian and the reading and appreciation of appropriate texts.

Learning Outcomes

• a level of at least basic transactional proficiency (1 on the ISLPR scale)
• the ability to conduct simple conversations on familiar topics (childhood, education, travel, everyday life, activities, life after university), and to speak about oneself and matters of personal interest
• the capacity to express likes and dislikes and respond to common instructions in familiar situations
• the ability to read and write simple sentences
• familiarity with aspects of Italian writing and culture

Subject Assessment

• Oral test - (10%)
• Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (40%)
• Invigilated > Centrally-administered final exam - (50%)

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Assumed Knowledge:  To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level

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