Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand language of instruction and foreign languages (language skills)
• Be proficient in another foreign language

Language Combination

Unité d’enseignement de la combinaison linguistique

Learning Outcomes of UE

Upon completion of the language courses of this programme component, students will have a good command of Italian at the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students will be able to : - read and understand short and simple texts about common and concrete topics ; - identify standard letters on familiar topics and understand short and simple personal letters ; - find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements and prospectuses ; - identify relevant information in simple written samples (letters, short newspaper articles describing facts).  
- write about everyday aspects of their environment (family, living conditions, educational background, etc.) with simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors ;
- write short descriptions of events, past activities and personal experiences; - write short imaginary biographies. Students will be able to : - understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, education) ; - catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements ; - understand and Students will be able to:
- describe in simple terms aspects of their background and immediate environment;
- tell a simple story of give a short description;
- describe plans, everyday activities, past actions and personal experiences; - give a short, rehearsed presentation on a topic pertinent to their everyday life and cope with straightforward follow up questions.  

Content of UE

Class activities centred on :
- understanding of general, particular and detailed information ;
- developing efficient reading and listening strategies ;
- using lexical research methods and structural analysis ;
- production of simple texts and utterances about various topics.

Commented listening of audio(-visual) recordings.
Structural and lexical exercises (functional usage of common phrases and expressions).
Writing and speaking exercises.
Commented reading of factual texts. Class activities centred on the description, narration and expression of personal opinions in familiar and predictable situations using a simple and functional, reasonably correct language. Structural and lexical exercises (functional usage of common phrases and expressions).
Writing exercises.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Oral examination
• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• Oral examination
• Written examination

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable