Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in ancient languages and literatures : classics | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in performing arts, professional focus (Master international) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
Italian language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
If a student fails an examination during the first term:
- They are permitted to resit the assessed subject during the second term (May-June);
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
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 (theatre and opera performances, films, lectures, visits, etc.) will be organised. For students who are also undertaking the practical component, these activities form an integral part of the course programme and will be assessed.
A meeting with the writers Paolo Di Stefano and Giuseppe Santoliquido is already scheduled for 23 September from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm at the Cité Miroir.
Further organisational details will be communicated to students in due course.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
By the end of this teaching unit, the student will be able to:
- 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 lessons;
- Understand and produce simple texts in Italian;
- 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).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
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).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching ex cathedra, in italian, throughout the year.
Cultural activities (theatre and opera performances, films, lectures, visits, etc.) will be organised. For students who are also undertaking the practical component, these activities form an integral part of the course programme and will be assessed.
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.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The course is taught in Italian.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Various resources (PPT slides, lists of irregular verbs, texts, videos, etc.) will be uploaded to eCampus in due course.
Reference grammar books:
- Ulysse, G. & Ulysse, O., Précis de grammaire italienne, Paris, Hachette, 1998 (compulsory)
- Baratter, P. & Italia, P., La grammatica bella, A. Grammatica e Lessico, Brescia, La Scuola, 2026 (optional, also available as an eBook).
Compulsory reading:
- Collodi, C., The Adventures of Pinocchio, Paris, GF Flammarion (bilingual edition).
Students are advised to compile a glossary of the terms and expressions used during the lessons.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Further information:
Exams:
January: Partial exam (written)
May/June: Exam (written)
August: Exam (written)
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 examination consists of a grammar test (sentence restructuring exercises, verb conjugation, etc.), a short essay and/or a dictation, and questions on the set reading.
The use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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.
Contacts
Teachers - Offices in Building A2, Place Cockerill
Hélène MIESSE, Chargée de cours
E-mail: helene.miesse@uliege.be
The names and contact details of the other key contacts (tutors, student tutors) will be provided at the start of the academic year.
Secretary's office
Ariane NÜSGENS
Tél. 04 366 56 50