Italian I

Theory

Theoretical Courses

Italian Grammar: spelling, phonology, nominal and verbal morphology of Italian.

Syntax of the simple sentence.

Grammatical terminology.

Elements of geography, history and culture.

These elements may be explored using a variety of materials (texts, images, videos, podcasts, etc.).

Others

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 theoretical courses and practical courses (see pedagogical commitment) are closely linked.

Practice

Application exercises for grammar points covered in the theoretical Course

The practical sessions aim to develop the following skills:

• Listening Comprehension: Listening to texts and explanation.
• Reading Comprehension: Progressive reading of sentences and short texts; reading of a classic Italian literary work.
• Oral Production: Description of images, people, places; expression of an opinion; reporting on an activity, etc.
• Written Production: Dictation and exercises, transformation and composition of sentences, and then short texts (formal messages, summaries, opinions, experiences), with imposed morphological and syntactic elements.

Theory

By the end of this teaching unit, the student will be able to:

• Pronounce an Italian text with appropriate pronunciation;
• Answer questions about phonology, morphology, and syntax of the simple sentence in Italian;
• Use the appropriate terminology to describe the grammatical elements covered in the course;
• Apply the prescriptive grammar rules studied throughout the year;
• Reapply the vocabulary used during theoretical and practical lessons;
• Understand and produce simple texts in Italian;
• Understand and produce correct oral statements on familiar topics or those covered in class;
• Summarize in Italian all or part of a work seen or read, express an opinion about it, and describe its main elements (themes, characters, settings).

Practice

Listening and Reading Comprehension, Oral and Written Production

Theory

A good command of French grammatical analysis is required (nature/class of words/parts of speech; functions/dependency relationships and hierarchy of dependency relationships; coordination and subordination). Prof. Nicolas Mazziotta's syllabus on grammatical analysis is a useful reference (see LROM0106).

Theory

Teaching ex cathedra, in italian, throughout the year.

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.

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

In-person teaching throughout the year.

To develop production and comprehension skills, both oral and written, the following activities may be proposed:

• Transformation exercises with imposed morphological and syntactic elements;
• Listening to texts, summarizing, paraphrasing;
• Progressive reading of sentences and short texts;
• Reading of a classic Italian literary work;
• Sentence composition;
• Composition of short texts (formal and informal messages, description of images, people, places); expression of an opinion; reporting on an activity, etc.;
• Dictations.

Theory

Face-to-face course


Further information:

The course is taught in Italian.

Given the importance of the language course in the students' curriculum, attendance at both theoretical and practical classes, as well as conversation sessions, is strongly recommended.

Practice

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Given the importance of the language course in the students' curriculum (10 ECTS), attendance at both theoretical and practical classes, as well as conversation sessions, is strongly recommended.

Theory

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

Various materials (PPT, list of irregular verbs, texts, videos, etc.) will be gradually posted on eCampus.

Reference Grammar Books:

- Nocchi, S., Nuova grammatica pratica della lingua italiana, Firenze, Alma edizioni, 2011.

- Ulysse, G. & Ulysse, O., Précis de grammaire italienne, Paris, Hachette, 1998.

Required Reading: Calvino, I., Il visconte dimezzato, Paris, Gallimard (Folio bilingue), 2022.

Students are advised to compile a personal glossary of terms and expressions used during the lessons.

Practice

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

The material to read/listen to will be announced throughout the year.

This book will serve as a reference for the exercises:

• Nocchi, S., Nuova grammatica pratica della lingua italiana, Florence, Alma Edizioni, 2011.

Theory

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions ) AND oral exam


Further information:

Exams:

January: Partial exam (written and oral)

May/June: Exam (written and oral)

August: Exam (written and oral)

The partial exam organized in January is not exempting. The January grade will count for 20% of the overall June grade if successful (= 10/20). If the grade is insufficient (< 10/20), it will not affect the overall grade.

The written exam consists of a grammar test (transformation exercises, conjugation, etc.), a short essay, and a dictation, according to the formats practiced during the year in practical exercise classes. The written exam grade will count for 25% of the overall June grade.

In January and in June, the student will present the oral exam provided they have achieved a score of 7/20 or more on the written exam. If the number of students registered for the August exams is below 20, the instructors may choose not to enforce this restriction.

The oral exam may cover the entire course (theory, exercises, readings, visits, films, and performances). The following criteria will be considered: mastery of content, adequacy of responses to questions, pronunciation, active and passive control of grammatical and lexical resources, ability to self-correct.

Achieving a passing grade on the written exam does not exempt from the written test during the following session.

The use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited.

Practice

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

Continuous assessment


Further information:

Exams:

January: Partial exam (written and oral)
May/June: Exam (written and oral)
August: Exam (written and oral)

The written and oral components carry equal weight in the assessment.


The partial exam organized in January is not exempting. The January grade will count for 20% of the overall June grade if successful (= 10/20). If the grade is insufficient (< 10/20), it will not affect the overall grade. 


The written exam consists of a grammar test (transformation exercises, conjugation, etc.), a short essay, and a dictation, according to the formats practiced during the year in practical exercise classes. 

In January and in June, the student will present the oral exam provided they have achieved a score of 7/20 or more on the written exam. If the number of students registered for the August exams is below 20, the instructors may choose not to enforce this restriction.

The oral exam may cover the entire course (theory, exercises, readings, visits, films, and performances). The following criteria will be considered: mastery of content, adequacy of responses to questions, pronunciation, active and passive control of grammatical and lexical resources, ability to self-correct.

Achieving a passing grade on the written exam does not exempt from the written test during the following session

Formative Evaluation

Non-exempting quizzes aim to allow students to assess their achievements.

Theory

The theoretical course is held throughout the year on Thursdays, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Organizational details of the cultural activities will be communicated to students in due course.

Practice

The practical sessions (2 per week, on Mondays and/or Thursdays) are conducted by the instructor.

The schedule and group assignments can be consulted at the notice boards next to the instructor's office and on eCampus starting from the second week of classes.

Student tutors will contact students by email to arrange conversation tables.

Theory

Teachers - Offices in Building A2, Place Cockerill

Hélène MIESSE, Chargée de cours
E-mail: helene.miesse@uliege.be

Guido SCARAVILLI, lecteur
E-mail: guido.scaravilli@uliege.be

The names and contact details of student tutors will be communicated at the beginning of the year.

Secretary's office
Ariane NÜSGENS
Tél. 04 366 56 50  

Practice

Enseignants
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
E-mail: guido.scaravilli@uliege.be

Secrétariat
Ariane NÜSGENS
Tél. 04 366 56 50