Module manager: Dr Chiara La Sala
Email: m.c.lasala@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Students wanting to take this module as a Discovery module need to get the permission of the Module Manager for Italian before enrolling onto the module. Approval will be based on prior knowledge of Italian and any LANG Italian modules which may have been previously taken.
| ITAL1015 | Intermediate Italian (B1 of the CEFR) |
| ITAL2027 | Upper Intermediate Italian (B1/B2 of the CEFR) |
ITAL2015 Italian Language A
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module consolidates and improves basic and more complex grammatical structures used in a variety of contexts. Students will reinforce and further develop their linguistic competence (written and oral) in Italian grammar, vocabulary, style, and specialised uses of Italian. The textbook Affresco Italiano (see reading list for details) and additional materials are linked to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The CEFR describes language ability on a scale of levels from A1 for beginners up to C2.The incorporation of the CEFR demonstrates:- the validity of our language programme- that it facilitates students' understanding of the level they achieve- logical progression through levels.Knowledge of the CEFR enhances:- students' engagement with the language learning experience- students' motivation and progress during their experience abroad;- educational and occupational mobility thanks to the transferability of the CEFR system. Please note this is an optional module and runs subject to enrolments. If a low number of students choose this module, then the module may not run and you may be asked to choose another module.
- To equip students with advanced Italian language skills at the B2 level.
- To develop students' ability to communicate effectively in Italian in various academic and professional contexts.
- To foster an understanding and appreciation of Italian culture and society.
- To enhance students' writing skills, enabling them to produce coherent and well-structured texts on a variety of topics.
- To improve students' listening comprehension, allowing them to understand complex spoken Italian, including nuanced expressions and cultural references.
- To develop students' oral communication skills, enabling them to engage in fluent conversations on a wide range of topics and adapt their language and register to suit different contexts.
- To refine students' reading skills, enabling them to read and understand complex Italian texts
- To foster students' awareness of register, enabling them to recognise and appropriately use different registers of Italian language.
Learning activities will be designed to provide a balanced approach to language learning, incorporating a variety of techniques and materials to cater to different learning styles. The module will include authentic material, speaking activities, group work and prepare the students for their residence abroad.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Demonstrate a command of Italian grammar, idiomatic expressions, and vocabulary at CEFR Level B2.
2. Comprehend a wide range of authentic written, audio, and visual materials in Italian at an advanced level.
3. Communicate and interact in Italian up to CEFR Level B2, engaging confidently in extended conversations, discussions, and professional or social interactions, while travelling in areas where Italian is spoken.
4. Produce a variety of advanced text types, such as analytical, persuasive, creative, and promotional texts in Italian, demonstrating precision, coherence, and style appropriate to CEFR Level B2.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Use digital tools and resources effectively to research, produce, and present information in Italian.
6. Plan, monitor, and evaluate their own learning, setting goals and seeking out opportunities for language development.
7. Develop a nuanced understanding of cultures and customs beyond their own.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Seminar | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20 | ||
| Private study hours | 120 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 60 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Regular progress will be monitored by students’ engagement with formative activities (such as written texts, videos, audio-recordings or short discussions posts) set on Minerva, ahead of each class, throughout the module, privileging a flipped learning approach. Students will receive regular formative feedback (individual, peer or collective) on exercises that they complete as part of their weekly practical language classes, as consolidation of CEFR Level B2 in Italian, preparation for the assessment, and to further encourage autonomous learning. Students will also receive regular individual and collective feedback on their oral language production in Italian, mainly focusing on pronunciation, fluidity, and accuracy; this will help boost their confidence in Italian and prepare them for their oral exam and real-world language use. Students will submit a sample of portfolio tasks to receive formative feedback which will inform their summative assessments: a written exam and an oral presentation.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Oral presentation | 35 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 35 | |
The resit for any oral component will comprise a Teams oral exam.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 65 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 65 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 25/04/2025
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