Course 2024-2025

Italian I [LROMB103]

  • 3 credits
  • 15h+60h
  • 1st and 2nd quarter
Language of instruction: French / Français

Learning outcomes

Through a combination of theoretical and practical sessions, this course allows students to master the morphology and syntax of the simple sentence in order to reach a B1 level of receptive skills as well as an A2 level of productive skills of the Italian language in its spoken and written dimensions.

Objectives

At the end of the course, the student should be able to - understand texts (written and oral) in everyday language - produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics - in terms of oral production, communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. - identify and explain grammatical phenomena, especially through short literary texts - identify and explain grammatical phenomena from a variety of written materials.

Content

Learning the Italian language. Phonetics, nominal and verbal morphology (all conjugations; noun and adjective classes; regular and irregular plurals; adjectives and pronouns) and some elements of syntax of the simple sentence in Italian; commonly used lexicon.


Teaching methods

Lecture (15 hours), accompanied by exercises (60 hours). The theoretical course of 15 hours is devoted to the explanation of the basics of Italian grammar (verbal and nominal morphology, elements of syntax of the simple sentence). The 60-hour practical course consists of : - grammar exercises - written (essays, summaries) and oral production (short dialogues between students and presentations on specific and familiar topics, linked to vocabulary and grammar already acquired) - reading and listening comprehension - pronunciation and reading aloud exercises

Evaluations

- A partial written examination in January - A written and oral exam in June - A written and oral exam in August, if you fail the June session The modalities, weighting and evaluation criteria are described in a separate document which will be available on WebCampus and presented to the class at the beginning of the year.

Recommended readings

Syllabus on sale at the beginning of the academic year.

Language of instruction

French / Français

Location for course

NAMUR

Organizer

Faculté de philosophie et lettres
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR

Degree of Reference

Undergraduate Degree