Duration
Theory : 15h Th
Practice : 22,5h Pr
Number of credits
| Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) (Faculty of Philosophy and Letters) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Theory : Hélène Miesse
Practice : Hélène Miesse, Guido Scaravilli
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
Italian language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Theory
This theoretical course focuses on the syntax of complex italian sentences (prescriptive grammar). It covers: types of clauses, syntactic relationships between clauses, semantic nuances, connectors, and tense agreement.
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.
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;
- Define the concepts and notions covered.
Practice
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;
- Define the concepts and notions covered.
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 typically acquired by a student completing their first year.
A diploma or certificate from an Italian Language Level I course is therefore required.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theory
Language skills, especially syntax, are at the heart of the theoretical, ex cathedra teaching.
All courses are given in Italian.
Practice
The grammatical points covered during the theoretical sessions are systematically applied through exercises during the practical sessions.
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.
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.
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
Further information:
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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. Students are advised to bring a printed version to class.
- Projected documents, posted on eCampus.
No vocabulary list is provided. Students are encouraged to gradually build their own repertoire of terms encountered during various learning activities.
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, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2006
- Nocchi, S., Grammatica pratica della lingua italiana, Firenze, Alma Edizioni, 2012 (manuel utilisé en 1e année).
Practice
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.
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).
Theory
Exam(s) in session
January exam session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
May-June exam session
- Remote
oral exam
August-September exam session
- Remote
oral exam
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
The exam is focusing on complex sentence syntax (MCQs, open-ended questions, transformation exercises, sentence analysis, translation and identification).
Practice
Exam(s) in session
January exam session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
May-June exam session
- Remote
oral exam
August-September exam session
- Remote
oral exam
Further information:
The exam is focusing on complex sentence syntax (MCQs, open-ended questions, transformation exercises, sentence analysis, translation and identification).
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Theory
Optional conversation classes will 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
Hélène MIESSE, Chargée de cours
Place Cockerill, 3 - 4000-Liège, Bât. A2/4/6
Tél. 04 366 54 24
E-mail: helene.miesse@uliege.be
Secrétariat
Ariane NÜSGENS
Tél. 04 366 56 50
Practice
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
Association of one or more MOOCs
Theory
There is no MOOC associated with this course.