Italian, Beginners' Course 1

The course is offered as a freestanding course.

The course gives basic knowledge in the Italian language and the culture in the Italian-speaking world.

The course consists of two modules: Language, culture and communication 1, 7.5 credits, and Language, culture and communication 2, 7.5 credits. Both modules treat the formal and lexical structure of the Italian language, proficiency in oral and written communication as well as the culture in the Italian-speaking world. The course also includes reading of short texts. Special focus is placed on grammatical analysis and vocabulary and application of these in oral and written text production

After completing the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding 

• show basic knowledge in the field of Italian vocabulary;
• show basic knowledge in Italian morphology and syntax; 
• show knowledge of systematic similarities and differences between the Swedish and the Italian language regarding pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary;
• show knowledge of culture and social life in Italy; 

Competence and skills

• use the Italian language at the A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in reading and listening comprehension, conversation/oral interaction, oral and written production;
• apply basic grammatical notions in linguistic analyses;
• apply knowledge of the structure of the language to develop his/her own language production;
• reflect on the relationship between culture, language and identity in a critical way;

Judgement and approach

• relate critically to the course material and to his/her own learning process;
• show awareness of different learning strategies in relation to his/her own language learning process.

The course is either given on campus or online. Teaching is provided in the form of lectures and seminars.

Language of instruction: Swedish and Italian.

The course is assessed through written assignments, oral presentations and 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.

IT1032, Italian, beginners' course 2 (15 credits), is given as a continuation 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 internet connection.