Italian Pre-Intermediate - LFA00046H

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Module summary

This 20-credit module runs over two semesters (Semester 1 and Semester 2) for a total of 22 teaching weeks. The module is aimed to take students who have a good basic level of competence in Italian to about A2-level standard of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), in the understanding and use of written and spoken Italian. Students will develop language-learning skills, an understanding of relevant cultural, social and historical topics in the Italian-speaking world and will learn to recognise and apply cultural conventions associated with everyday social exchanges. When students enrol on the elective it will be assumed that they are willing to undertake an uneven workload.

 

Related modules

Prerequisite modules

LFA Italian Beginners or level of Italian equivalent to A1/A2- (GCSE or equivalent).

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Semester 1 2026-27 to Semester 2 2026-27

Module aims

This module will steadily build the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to communicate and interact in Italian over the course of two semesters and to develop an awareness of key cultural aspects in the Italian-speaking world. It will focus on developing a communicative competence at pre-intermediate level, to about A2-level standard of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). 

 

Students will engage, individually and in groups, in communicative activities and tasks emphasising three modes of communication: 

• reception activities (oral, audio-video, and reading comprehension),

• production activities (oral and written production),

• interaction activities (oral, written, and online interaction). 

The mediums of instruction are English and Italian.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module students should be able to:

• Understand short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g. lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather) and read short, simple stories involving familiar, concrete situations described in everyday language.

• Produce simple texts on familiar topics and give their impressions and opinions (e.g. lifestyles and culture, stories), using basic everyday vocabulary and expressions.

• Give a short presentation and manage simple, routine exchanges of ideas and information on familiar topics.

• Recognise basic cultural conventions associated with everyday social exchanges (e.g. different greetings, celebrations, festivals, social/regional traditions, etc) and apply them appropriately.

• Reflect upon language use and to justify linguistic choices. 

• Self-monitor and self-regulate their own learning and resources.

• Identify and apply adequate strategies to prevent or overcome breakdowns in interaction and production activities.

Module content

The course will include topics such as:

• Talking about plans, future ideas, and forecasts.

• Expressing preferences.

• Visiting a GP and talking about health issues.

• Shopping, grocery shopping, and expressing quantities.

• Talking about memories in the past, describing habits in the past.

• Writing a formal letter, a CV, talking about jobs, replying to a job offer

• Giving advice, asking for a favour or help, formulating a request. 

Indicative assessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	60.0
Oral presentation/seminar/exam	40.0

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	60.0
Oral presentation/seminar/exam	40.0

Module feedback

Students’ performance will be monitored through formative work and in guided class practice throughout the year and assessed via continuous assessment submissions and an end-of-year oral exam. Students will be given written feedback and marks for their work within the University mandated schedule.

 

Indicative reading

Course materials and guided readings will be provided by the module convenors via the VLE at the start of the semester. Students will be advised by the module convenor if a textbook is necessary.