Spoken Italian and Phonetics
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Spring
- Course code
- ITAL123
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Italian and Norwegian
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
This course aims at promoting the student¿s ability to express themselves orally in Italian. It also gives an introduction to Italian phonetics.
The course largely consists of oral activity based on texts that address aspects of Italian society. Films will also be used as a starting point for conversations in Italian.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:
Knowledge
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- have an overview of the fundamentals of Italian pronunciation
- be familiar with the basic principles for oral communication in Italian
- have knowledge of the main features of Italian society
Skills
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to
- explain the fundamentals of Italian pronunciation
- communicate orally in Italian at a certain level
General competence
Upon completion of the course, the student
- has the ability to conduct tasks that span a set period of time
- can work independently with key issues related to research material
- can further develop their knowledge with respect to their educational or professional interests
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
The course comprises 2-hour seminars per week for a period of ten weeks. There will also be film screenings.
In the case that fewer than five students register for a course, the organized teaching may be adapted to fit the number of students. If this occurs, students will be informed at the start of the semester, and before the registration deadline 1 February/1 September.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
The assessment form is a 20-minute oral examination.
The starting point for the oral examination is an unknown text similar to the texts the students have worked with during the seminars. Candidates are given approximately 15 minutes to study the text before the examination.
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Spring and fall.