Italian - elementary level, traditional language course

foreign languages

In this group the language instructor is prepared to provide explanation in English about the course content.

Upon completion a student can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment); s/he can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters; s/he can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need

After completing the course, the student:

(Skills)

1. communicates rather easily in topics and tasks connected with daily activities and typical social situations

2. identifies information in a variety of simple texts, necessary to fulfill non-lingustic objectives

3. makes analysis, synthesis and interpretation of information contained in simple everyday material

4. presents, both orally and in writing, facts and opinions, giving reasons, in a simple way, for taking decisions

(Knowledge and Attitudes)

5. makes use of knowledge of culture of a given lingusitic region, acquired during the course

6. cooperates effectively within the group, assigning tasks for himself/herself and others

7. recognizes his/her own learning style and chooses ways for continuing self-development

8. accepts a variety of attitudes and opinions in interpersonal contacts