Italian, Beginners' Course 2

The course is offered as a freestanding course.

General entrance requirements for university studies and the Swedish upper secondary course Italian 2 or Italian Basic level 1. Alternatively at least 10 credits from the course IT1031 Italian, Beginners' Course 1, 15 credits, or the equivalent thereof.

The course consists of two modules: Language, culture and communication 3, 7.5 credits, and Language, culture and communication 4, 7.5 credits.

In both modules, the knowledge of Italian vocabulary and of Italian morphology and syntax is extended. The students also practice their ability to write varied texts of different types and to interact orally in different situations. The culture is treated from a historical perspective with some examples from Italy. In both modules, modern literary texts are studied.

After completing the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• show extended knowledge of the vocabulary of the Italian language and of Italian morphology and syntax;
• from a contrastive perspective describe similarities and differences in the vocabulary, morphology and syntax of the Italian language;
• give an account of and reflect on some expressions for culture and literature in Italy;

Competence and skills

• demonstrate an ability to make grammatical analyses in written and oral language production;
• apply in oral and written interaction his/her knowledge of the structure of the language to develop his/her own language production;
• critically reflect on some cultural and literary expressions in Italy from an intercultural perspective;
• use the Italian language at the A2-B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in reading and listening comprehension, conversation/oral interaction, oral and written production;

Judgement and approach

• relate critically to the course material and to his/her own learning.

The course is either given on campus or online. The teaching is given in the form of lectures, seminars and individual assignments.

Language of instruction: Swedish and Italian

The course is examined through continuous written and oral presentations and through written examinations.

A student who has failed a course item is eligible for a retake exam/assignment. In connection with written assignments, supplementary assignments may be offered in order for the student to achieve a Pass grade. Such a supplementary assignment should be done within the stipulated time (normally five working days after the result has been posted). Otherwise a Fail grade will be reported.

If a student who has been failed twice for the same examination element wishes to change examiner before the next examination session, such a request is to be granted unless there are specific reasons to the contrary (Chapter 6 Section 22 HF).

If a student has received a certificate of disability study support from the University of Gothenburg with a recommendation of adapted examination and/or adapted forms of assessment, an examiner may decide, if this is consistent with the course’s intended learning outcomes and provided that no unreasonable resources would be needed, to grant the student adapted examination and/or adapted forms of assessment.

If a course has been discontinued or undergone major changes, the student must be offered at least two examination sessions in addition to ordinary examination sessions. These sessions are to be spread over a period of at least one year but no more than two years after the course has been discontinued/changed. The same applies to placement and internship (VFU) except that this is restricted to only one further examination session.

If a student has been notified that they fulfil the requirements for being a student at Riksidrottsuniversitetet (RIU student), to combine elite sports activities with studies, the examiner is entitled to decide on adaptation of examinations if this is done in accordance with the Local rules regarding RIU students at the University of Gothenburg.

The grading scale comprises: Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U). For the grade of Pass with distinction on the whole course at least 7.5 credits. must have been awarded this grade.

The results of and possible changes to the course will be shared with students who participated in the evaluation and students who are starting the course.

The course may be included in a degree as an elective course. The course may however not be included in the progressive specialisation in Italian as the main field of study.

Equality aspects should be taken in consideration in content, literature, teaching and evaluation.

To follow a web-based course, students must have access to a computer, web camera and stable broadband connection.