This course builds on basic knowledge and skills acquired in the ITAL 1002 course, or equivalent.  It is designed to broaden the knowledge and skills required to use Italian in a variety of contexts. The methodology employed adopts an Intercultural Perspective and integrates a Communicative Approach, aiming to develop all language skills, with linguistic reflection.

Use is made of different media and authentic texts, in addition to the prescribed course materials, with particular attention to Italian films. Class time is divided between interactive language work, linguistic and cultural reflection and computer aided language learning.

On satisfying the requirements of this course students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. communicate simply in daily contexts including describing people, places, daily routines, and narrating events
2. comprehend written and multimedia texts describing people, places and aspects of Italian life and culture
3. understand aspects of Italian society and culture
4. appreciate Italy's geographical diversity and places of cultural, historical and artistic significance
5. understand a broad range of basic linguistic features of the Italian language and relevant meta-linguistic terminology
6. understand basic pragmatic aspects of Italian

Class Tests (two writing/grammar, two reading/listening, one speaking) (70%) and one multimedia assignment (30%).

5 hours of classes

ITAL1002 Introductory 1 or equivalent

Gruppo Italidea (2006). Italian Espresso 1. Italian Course for English Speakers. Alma Edizioni: Firenze