LI9002 Italian Language Course - Course Aims - Intended Learning Outcomes - Course Content

Sep 28, 2026

LI9002 is an unrestricted elective course for undergraduate students with introductory proficiency equivalent to LI9001, aiming to deepen knowledge and appreciation of Italian language, culture, and traditions. Students build A1.2-level (CEFR) skills through student-centric learning experiences using the Italian language in real-life scenarios. The course introduces present and past tense verbs, extensive vocabulary, grammar, and expressions, and develops speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Successful completion enables sitting for the A1 CELI-IMPATTO exam.

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Course Aims

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Course Content

Assessment (includes both continuous and summative assessment)

Continuous Assessment 1 (CA 1)

Continuous Assessment 2 (CA 2)

Continuous Assessment 3 (CA 3)

Continuous Assessment 4 (CA 4)

Continuous Assessment 5 (CA 5)

Formative feedback

| Course Aims | | --- | | LI9002 is an unrestricted elective (UE) for any undergraduate student who already possess an introductory level of proficiency in the language equivalent to LI9001 . You will gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation for the Italian language, culture and traditions through different types of learning experiences and materials, videos, extracts of Italian movies, class discussions, team-work and hands-on activities. In this course more verbs in the present tense are introduced along with verbs in the past tense, extensive vocabulary, grammar and expressions to the level of A1 .2 (CEFR) . Through a student-centric teaching approach, you will further develop the 4 skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, acquiring more linguistic accuracy and proficiency, using the language in different scenarios and real-life situations. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to sit for the officially recognized A1 CELI-IMPATTO exam, the external examination for the Certification of Italian as a second Language. | | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) | | After completing LI9002, you (as a student) will be able to:
1. Read, interpret and comprehend simple Italian written content, identifying information.
2. Listen, interpret and comprehend simple Italian spoken content, identifying information.
3. Write short texts in Italian, using learned grammar and vocabulary about a familiar topic, in the present and past tense.
4. Participate in simple conversations in the present and past tense about yourself and others, travelling in Italy, schedules, ordering food at the restaurant, buying groceries, going shopping, daily activities, hobbies, work, study, likes and dislikes, with a proper pronunciation and intonation.
5. Create and act impromptu and pre-rehearsed role-plays.
6. Discuss the Italian culture, with a particular emphasis on gastronomy, music, geography, festivals and traditions. | | Course Content | | Through a wide range of teaching materials, such as books, videos, articles, group and paired work and class debates, you will further improve your reading, listening, writing and speaking skills. You will gain a deeper insight as well into the Italian life and culture, tradition and mentality of its people. The language of instruction will be Italian.
List of Topics Covered:
• Present tense of modal verbs
• Reflexive verbs
• Preposition of location
• Compound prepositions
• Past tense: Passato prossimo
• Regular and irregular past participles
• Recreational activities
• Verbs sapere and conoscere
• Verb piacere
• Object pronouns
• Imperative, regular verbs
• Colours | | • House and related furniture
• Geography of Italy, cities and regions
• The weather and the seasons
• Telling the time
• Times of the day and months
• Shopping for clothes
• Prices, weights and quantifiers
• Italian food and traditions
• Ordering in a restaurant or café
• Travelling in Italy
• Booking a trip in a travel agency | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | Assessment (includes both continuous and summative assessment) | | | | | | | | | | Component | Course LO Tested | Related Programme LO or Graduate Attributes | Weighting | Team/ Individual | Assessment rubrics | | | | 1. Continuous Assessment 1 (CA 1):
Written Test 1 on vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension and writing composition | ILO 2,3 | Competence, Civic-mindedness (Global Citizenry), Communication, Character | 25% | Individual | Appendix 1 | | | | 1. Continuous Assessment 2 (CA 2):
Oral Test 1
(Role-play) | ILO 4,5 and 6 | Competence, Civic-mindedness (Global Citizenry), Communication, Creativity, Character | 15% | Individual/ Team | Appendix 2 | | | | 2. Continuous Assessment 3 (CA 3):
Written Test 2 on vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writin

FAQs

What is the entry requirement for LI9002?

LI9002 is for any undergraduate student who already has an introductory level of proficiency equivalent to LI9001.

What learning outcomes can students achieve after completing LI9002?

Students can comprehend simple Italian reading and listening, write short texts in present and past tense, and participate in simple conversations and role-plays. They can also discuss Italian culture with emphasis on gastronomy, music, geography, festivals, and traditions.

How are students assessed in LI9002?

Assessment includes continuous assessments (written and oral tests, including role-plays, and participation) with defined weights, and formative feedback integrated into classroom practice linked to the intended learning outcomes.

Sep 28, 2026

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