Italian Language: Vocabulary
Course: Italian and translation, English and a second Romance language.
Structural unit: Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology
Title
Italian Language: Vocabulary
Code
ОК.02.03
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2024/2025
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8
Learning outcomes
PLO 1. Communicate fluently on professional matters with specialists and non-specialists in the national and foreign languages, both orally and in writing, and use these skills to facilitate effective intercultural communication.
PLO 10. Know the norms of the literary language and be able to apply them in practical activities.
PLO 11. Know the principles, techniques, and methods of creating oral and written texts of various genres and styles in the national and foreign languages.
PLO 14. Use Romance languages and English in oral and written form, across various genres, styles, and registers of communication (formal, informal, neutral), to solve communicative tasks in the everyday, social, educational, professional, and scientific spheres of life.
PLO 15. Conduct linguistic, literary, and specialized philological analysis of texts of various styles and genres.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Successful completion of the following courses: "Introductory Course in Italian," "Theoretical and Practical Phonetics of Italian," "Linguistic and Cultural Studies of Italian-Speaking Countries," and "Introduction to Italian Philology." Knowledge of the theoretical foundations of linguistics from the course "Introduction to Linguistics." Proficiency in Italian at the A2 level.
Course content
The course "Italian Language: Vocabulary" provides a systematic study of the vocabulary and grammatical structure of the Italian language, enabling students to master communication skills and communicate fluently in Italian. The primary focus is on the stylistic and pragmatic use of grammatical structures in real-life communication. Algorithms are provided for analyzing literary and journalistic texts at the lexical-grammatical level. Language structure is acquired in typical communicative contexts and through the main types of speech activities (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Independent reading is aimed at expanding students' vocabulary. The course includes three content modules: "Travel," "Art," and "Modi di dire." The course is designed to broaden linguistic horizons, facilitate the acquisition of the foreign languages being studied, and enhance understanding of the native language; it also aims to develop intercultural communication skills in future linguistics.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Aprile, Gianluca. Italiano per modo di dire. Alma Edizioni, 2008. 111 p.
2. Dominici, Marco. Undici racconti B1-B2. Edilingua, 2008. 47 p.
3. Marin T., Magnelli S. Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 2. B1-B2. Edilingua, 2020. 210 p.
4. Medaglia, Cinzia; Medaglia, Filippo. Nuovo Spazio Civiltà. Loescher Editore, 2021. 176 p.
5. Porreca, Sara. L'italiano per l'arte. Alma Edizioni, 2020. 160 p.
6. Tartaglione, Roberto. MODI DI DIRE... con arte. Alma Edizioni - Firenze, 2026. 128.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The planned educational activities and teaching methods include practical sessions, independent and individual student work, and interactive learning formats (discussions, small-group work, brainstorming), analysis and interpretation of lexical units in various types of texts, lexical-semantic and communicative exercises, the use of the case method and problem-based learning.
The course also incorporates the use of digital resources (online platforms, electronic text corpora, dictionaries), elements of blended learning, as well as project-based tasks aimed at developing lexical competence in various communicative situations.
Assessment methods and criteria
The semester grade is calculated based on the points earned by the student throughout the course as they master the material. The final grade for the semester is composed of the results of in-class and independent work. Classwork also involves preparation for classes and includes oral responses, participation in discussions and contributions, pop quizzes, test questions, presentation defenses, independent reading, and completion of module assignments. Independent work includes preparing presentations and completing independent reading assignments.
The total number of points for all activities throughout the semester is a maximum of 60 points; the minimum threshold for admission to the final assessment is 36 points. The final assessment takes the form of a written exam, for which a student can earn between 24 and 40 points.
Language of instruction
Italian
Lecturers
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Departments
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