Italian B1/B2 - current and cultural issues in Italy
Module SZ0610
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of SS 2012 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| SS 2012 | WS 2011/2 |
Basic Information
SZ0610 is a module in language at which is offered irregularly.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of language courses as soft-skill courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
This module expands and deepens students' knowledge of Italian as a foreign language, enabling them to express themselves in verbal and written form on a range of topics from everyday activities and career to the politics and culture in contemporary Italy. Students gain insight into contemporary Italian society and reflect on Italian socio-cultural issues on the basis of current material including newspaper articles, videos, recorded materials, etc.
Selected language structures will be reviewed and supplemented to reinforce students' verbal and written skills. Vocabulary will be expanded.
Learning Outcome
After successful completion of this module, students will be able to understand complex spoken and written texts pertaining to current and cultural issues in the Italian media, to summarize and report about them. They are also able to formulate their own opinions on these subjects.
Preconditions
Sound knowledge of module B1.1 or equivalent; placement test level B1.2.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Art | SWS | Titel | Dozent(en) | Termine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 2 | Italian B1/B2 Attualità e cultura italiana | Termine in Gruppen |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Learning is based on a pragmatic, communicative approach, which encourages in particular communicative competence through role playing. The inclusion of intercultural aspects gives students an awareness of cultural differences, enabling them to communicate appropriately in specific situations. Special exercises improve reading, writing and speaking skills. The module requires individual, partner and group work and includes Elearning.
Media
Textbook; multimedia teaching and learning materials and online resources.
Literature
Lia Buono Hodgart Capire lItalia e litaliano Lingua e cultura italiana oggi, II, Perugia 2010, Guerra Edizioni.
