IT2001 Second Level Italian

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

12 noon (with special arrangements in place for students on programmes in 'Italian and Mathematics') Mon

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module description

This Second Level Italian module aims at further developing the language skills acquired in First level Italian modules, and at enabling students to achieve an intermediate level in reading, writing, listening and speaking in Italian. The module also introduces students to diverse elements of Italian culture across different periods.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS IT1002 OR PASS IT1004

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 language classes, 2 culture seminars and 1 surgery hour.

Scheduled learning hours

50

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

150

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.