Study Guide

Objective

Having successfully completed the course the student
1) knows the basic grammar structures of Italian language
2) knows the most important rules of pronunciation in Italian
3) can understand and produce simple statements to tell about themselves and about concrete needs
4) can communicate and interact in simple everyday life situations
5) achieves CEFR level A1.1.

Content

In the course, you will learn to interact in Italian in basic communicative situations, such as introducing yourself, talking about your studies and work, ordering food and drinks and shopping for some basic items.
The course is built around three main units:
1) Piacere di conoscerti! > introducing yourself: name, age, nationality, residence, language skills, work/studies.
2) Il conto, per favore. > ordering food and drinks in a cafeteria and in a restaurant, paying the bill.
3) Acquisti in città > shopping for basic everyday items in different stores, e.g. pharmacy, tobacconist’s, grocery store.

During the lessons, we will concentrate on listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking exercises, and we will use pair and group exercises and small games in order to activate your communication skills. At home, you will be required to do some preparatory work for the lessons, as well as some homework and online activities.

Materials

Teacher’s own materials are used in the course. If you want to study with a course book, see e.g. Gruppo Italiaidea. New Italian Espresso Beginner / Pre-intermediate. Alma Edizioni.

Teaching methods

After the introductory meeting, students will complete an independent study module in the course's Moodle workspace. After the independent study period, course meetings will be held both online and in contact teaching. Participation in online and contact teaching is mandatory.

Further information

If you miss the first class session and have not discussed your absence with the teacher, your place can be given to the first person on the waiting list.
Remember to cancel your registration if you will not be taking the course.

A degree student attending the Lapland University of Applied Sciences can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the University of Lapland, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through the Applicant’s Desktop of the University of Lapland: https://hakeutuminen-lay.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/. From the left hand menu, first select "Study selection" and then "LUC studies YO”, and you will see the entire offering. Choose the study unit in question and register.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Contact teaching path
1) active participation in class (attendance min. 80%)
2) completion of homework tasks and online activities (Moodle)
3) final exam

Online teaching path
1) successful completion of exercises and activities in the Moodle workspace (pass level: 60%)
2) final exam (pass level: 60%)
3) learning diary, min. 1 entry / week for the duration of the course.

Qualifications

None required: the course is for absolute beginners. If you have already studied Italian before or you have lived in Italy, please contact the teacher before the beginning of the course.