Module manager: Dr Laura Lucia Rossi
Email: l.l.rossi@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
Knowledge of Italian at level B2 of the CEFR or equivalent. Successful completion of ITAL2027 Upper Intermediate Italian (B1/B2 of the CEFR) OR ITAL2028 Advanced Italian (B2 of the CEFR) or equivalent.
ITAL3010
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module aims to develop students’ language skills to a proficiency level, approaching the communicative competence of a C1-C2 speaker of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language. Students will explore the details of Italian language through authentic sources and topics regarding current affairs of the Italian speaking world, while practicing oral and written skills in a range of situations.
This module aims to:
· Refine and extend students’ competence in Italian across speaking, listening, reading, and writing, guiding them toward autonomy and precision at CEFR C1–C2 level. To achieve this, students will engage in advanced practice through seminars, interactive workshops, and sustained work with authentic texts, complemented by structured oral and writing tasks that challenge them to operate at a high level of linguistic accuracy and fluency.
· Develop students’ ability to use Italian flexibly and effectively in academic, professional, and specialised contexts. A variety of activities will be used to provide opportunities to master subject‑specific vocabulary and cultivate nuanced expression, ensuring that students can adapt their language use to diverse communicative demands.
· Strengthen awareness of textual types and genres, encouraging students to produce work across different day-to-day and professional registers. Through guided analysis of texts and writing exercises, students will gain the adaptability needed to navigate complex communicative environments with confidence.
· Enhance critical engagement with contemporary debates and discourses in Italian‑speaking societies. Students will participate in seminar discussions and group debates, that foster informed argumentation and intercultural awareness.
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
1. Understand and interpret a range of complex written Italian texts relevant to Italian-speaking cultural and societal contexts.
2. Comprehend and extract key information from extended and complex spoken Italian in a variety of communicative situations.
3. Produce clear, well‑structured, and detailed written texts in Italian on complex topics, demonstrating accurate grammar, appropriate register, and effective use of advanced syntactical structures.
4. Express themselves clearly and effectively in spoken Italian, adapting register, style, and vocabulary to suit interactive, social, academic, and professional contexts.
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
5. Critically assess and synthetise information and perspectives from a variety of sources.
6. Develop a well-structured and sustained argument employing technical terminology and concepts.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicals | 61 | 1 | 61 |
| Private study hours | 139 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 61 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
- One monitoring assessment each semester with individual feedback
- Regular written homework with individual and/or group feedback.
- Continuous in-class feedback
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 60 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0.0 Hrs 20 Mins | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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