(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)
Year 1
Subject Specific Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of Level 1, students will be able to:
1. Understand and communicate basic personal information in short written texts and simple spoken interactions in
Italian (for beginners)
2. Understand and communicate information, events, and ideas on familiar topics in written texts and spoken
interactions in Italian (for post-A level or equivalent learners)
3. Recognise, describe, and use basic vocabulary and grammatical structures in Italian
4. Recognise and describe some basic social norms and cultural values in texts and contexts where the Italian
language is used
5. Recognise and discuss some significant historical events that have shaped the cultures and societies where the
Italian language is used
6. Apply basic analytical approaches to texts from Italian-speaking cultures, including written, audiovisual, and digital
media.
Skills Learning Outcomes
By the end of Year 1, you will be able to:
1. Develop simple, well-structured arguments supported by evidence and ideas gathered from a range of sources
2. Demonstrate academic integrity by appropriately referencing sources and following basic academic conventions
3. Use basic digital tools to find, organise, and communicate information and ideas effectively
Competence Standards
1. Understand and communicate basic personal information in Italian (for beginners)
2. Understand and communicate information on familiar topics in Italian (for post-A level or equivalent learners)
3. Identify and outline some significant historical events that have affected the cultures and societies where the
Italian language is used
4. Analyse texts from the cultures and societies where the Italian language is used
5. Use different sources of information to present basic ideas and arguments
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme. These may include essays, commentaries, portfolio, individual and group presentations, creative writing or oral assignments, and exams.
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