Italian I

Theory (Q1)

Eléments de grammaire italienne 

Theoretical Courses

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

Syntax of the simple sentence.

Grammatical terminology.

Others

Elements of geography and culture.

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 (Q1)

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;

- Reapply the vocabulary used during theoretical and practical lessons;

- Understand and produce simple texts in Italian.

Practice

Listening and Reading Comprehension, Oral and Written Production

Theory (Q1)

A good command of grammatical analysis is required (nature/class of words/parts of speech; functions/dependency relationships and hierarchy of dependency relationships; coordination and subordination). 

Practice

Aucun

Theory (Q1)

In-person teaching ex cathedra.

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

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 (Q1)

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, attendance at both theoretical and practical classes, as well as conversation sessions, is strongly recommended.

Theory (Q1)

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.

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 (Q1)

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam AND oral exam


Further information:

Exams:

January: In-person written and oral exam
May/June: Oral exam only, which may be organized remotely
August: Oral exam only, which may be organized remotely

The written exam consists of a grammar test (transformation exercises, conjugation, etc.), a brief essay and a dictation. 

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

In January, the student will present the oral exam provided they have achieved a score of 7/20 or more on the written exam.

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.

For students whose mother tongue is not French, the use of a French-mother tongue dictionary (book, excluding Italian) is allowed during the written exam.

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: In-person written and oral exam
May/June: Oral exam only, which may be organized remotely
August: Oral exam only, which may be organized remotely

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. 

For students whose mother tongue is not French, the use of a French-mother tongue dictionary (book, excluding Italian) is allowed during the written exam.

In January, the student will present the oral exam provided they have achieved a score of 7/20 or more on the written exam. 

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.

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

Theory (Q1)

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 (Q1)

Teacher - Office on the 4th floor of Building A2, Place Cockerill

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

Secrétariat
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