Duration
Theory : 30h Th
Practice : 45h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Theory : Hélène Miesse
Practice : Hélène Miesse, Guido Scaravilli
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
Italian language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Theory
The theoretical course is organized into two parts.
The first part (Q1) focuses on the syntax of complex sentences (prescriptive grammar). It covers: types of clauses, syntactic relationships between clauses, semantic nuances, connectors, and tense agreement.
The second part (Q2) aims to provide an overview of the variety in the linguistic repertoire of Italians through the study and analysis (graphical, phonological, morphological, syntactic, and lexical) of texts from different genres, backgrounds, periods, regions, and fields (descriptive approach).
Practice
The practical course aims to familiarize students with the syntax of the complex sentence (application exercises), while developing various language skills:
- Oral production: vocabulary analysis and discussion, group work, oral preparation of written work.
- Written production: writing short texts on different themes and in different language registers.
- Reading comprehension: reading of simplified everyday or literary texts (including one work in continuous reading), paraphrasing and summarizing key concepts.
- Oral comprehension: listening to texts of various types and registers, question-and-answer exercises, synonyms/contradictions, etc.
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Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Theory
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Recognize complex syntactic structures;
- Analyze complex syntactic structures;
- Use the appropriate linguistic terminology for their description;
- Produce complex syntactic structures;
- Perform linguistic analysis of a text studied in class;
- Define the concepts and notions covered.
Practice
In addition to the skills and competencies developed in the theory course and practiced in the practical sessions, students will be able to :
- answer questions about the work read ;
- summarize certain parts of the work they have read;
- express an opinion on the work read;
- write a variety of texts in Italian;
- orally synthesize a text in Italian;
- give an oral or written account of a cultural outing (summary, description, opinion).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Theory
Basic knowledge of Italian grammar (phonetics, spelling, morphology, syntax), as typically acquired by a student completing their first year.
A diploma or certificate from an Italian Language Level I course is therefore required.
Practice
Basic knowledge of Italian grammar (phonetics, spelling, morphology, syntax), as normally possessed by a first-year student.
A diploma or certificate from a Level I Italian Language course is therefore required.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is divided into two parts, one theoretical, the other practical, which are nevertheless closely coordinated.
Theory
The grammatical points covered during the theoretical sessions are systematically applied through exercises during the practical sessions.
Linguistic and sociolinguistic skills (study of variation) are at the core of the theoretical instruction, primarily delivered in a lecture format.
All classes are taught in Italian.
Cultural activities (screenings, performances, lectures, visits, etc.) will be organized. These are an integral part of the course program and may be subject to evaluation. Organizational details will be communicated to students in due course.
Practice
The grammatical points covered in theory are systematically applied in practice.
Practical work is aimed at developing both oral and written production, as well as reception, through the continuous reading of a classic and listening comprehension exercises.
Methodologies are varied.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Theory
Face-to-face course
Further information:
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Practice
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
face-to-face
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Theory
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Required materials:
- Syllabus available on eCampus at the beginning of each term. Students are advised to bring a printed version to class.
- Projected documents, posted on eCampus.
- Aldo Busi riscrive il Decamerone di Giovanni Boccaccio, Milan, BUR, 2010.
Reference works (for further reading/reviewing the material):
- Mengaldo, P.V., Storia della lingua italiana. Il Novecento, Bologna, Il Mulino, 1994
- Sobrero, A.A., Miglietta, A., Introduzione alla linguistica italiana, Rome-Bari, Laterza, 2006
- Nocchi, S., Grammatica pratica della lingua italiana, Florence, Alma Edizioni, 2012 (textbook used in the first year).
Practice
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Theory
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Further information:
Continuous assessment
Some tasks may be evaluated formatively.
Additional explanations:
End of Q1
The written midterm exam at the end of Q1 will cover the first part of the course. It will assess mastery of syntax and written production skills (essay writing, text commentary, etc.).
This partial written exam in January is not exemptive. The grade will count for 20% of the overall June grade if it is a passing score (= 10/20). If the score is insufficient (< 10/20), it will not affect the overall grade.
End of Q2
The written exam at the end of Q2 will cover both parts of the course: the syntax of complex sentences, the studied texts and related concepts/definitions, and the assigned book and/or activities.
The oral exam will consist of a series of questions on the entire syllabus. The evaluation will take into account: mastery of terminology, the quality of the responses and their formulation, and the organization of the presentation.
Obtaining a passing grade on the June written exam does not exempt students from the written exam in the next session.
Practice
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Continuous assessment
Further information:
Exams in session
January - Written exam, in person
May/June - Written and oral exam, in person
Continuous assessment
Some tasks may be evaluated formatively.
Additional explanations:
End of Q1
The written midterm exam at the end of Q1 will cover the first part of the course. It will assess mastery of syntax and written production skills (essay writing, text commentary, etc.).
This partial written exam in January is not exemptive. The grade will count for 20% of the overall June grade if it is a passing score (= 10/20). If the score is insufficient (< 10/20), it will not affect the overall grade.
End of Q2
The written exam at the end of Q2 will cover both parts of the course: the syntax of complex sentences, the studied texts and related concepts/definitions, and the assigned book and/or activities.
The oral exam will consist of a series of questions on the entire syllabus. The evaluation will take into account: mastery of terminology, the quality of the responses and their formulation, and the organization of the presentation.
Obtaining a passing grade on the June written exam does not exempt students from the written exam in the next session.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Theory
Optional conversation classes may be provided by student tutors for students wishing to develop their oral production skills. Information about these activities will be provided in class during the first weeks of the course.
Practice
Optional conversation classes may be provided by student tutors for students wishing to develop their oral production skills. Information about these activities will be provided in class during the first weeks of the course.
Contacts
Theory
Teachers
Hélène MIESSE, Chargée de cours
Place Cockerill, 3 - 4000-Liège, Bât. A2/4e étage
Tél. 04 366 54 24
E-mail: helene.miesse@uliege.be
Guido SCARAVILLI, Lecteur
Place Cockerill, 3 - 4000-Liège, Bât. A2/4e étage
E-mail: guido.scaravilli@uliege.be
Tutors
The names and contact details of student tutors will be communicated at the beginning of the year.
Secrétariat
Ariane NÜSGENS
Tél. 04 366 56 50
Practice
Teachers
Hélène MIESSE, chargée de cours
Bureau Place Cockerill, 3-5 - 4000 Liège, au 4e étage (A2/4/6)
Permanence le mardi de 9 à 10h
E-mail: helene.miesse@uliege.be
Guido SCARAVILLI, lecteur
Bureau Place Cockerill, 3-5 - 4000 Liège, au 4e étage
E-mail: guido.scaravilli@uliege.be
Secrétariat
Ariane NÜSGENS
Tél. 04 366 56 50