Attributes, outcomes and skills: Undergraduate Certificate (Italian) (UC-ITAL)

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Intended learning outcomes

Communicate in a variety of oral and written formats, and read, write, listen and speak at a level equivalent to Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Languages;
Understand key issues of Italian culture and society associated with the language, and appreciate its cultural contexts;
Apply relevant research and analytical skills to self-directed learning projects in Italian Studies;
Use a range of learning techniques and resources (in Italian and English) as autonomous, motivated, self-directed and well-organised learners;
Engage with a range of different genres and texts relevant in Italian-speaking social and cultural contexts;
Engage critically and constructively in transcultural and identity issues as global citizens;

Independent learning
Critical thinking and in the interpretation of written and audio-visual texts
Ability to understand the social and cultural sensitivity of language use in particular contexts;
Ability to appreciate different cultural contexts present in Italian-speaking communities;
Ability to time manage and plan: through managing and organising workloads for required and recommended reading, essay and assignment completion and revision for examinations.

Last updated: 22 January 2021