116-067 Italian Part 3A Language 1 (Compulsory)

Completion of 116-057 Intermediate Italian A, 116-058 Intermediate Italian B and 116-059 Intermediate Italian C.

This subject involves intensive practice in advanced translation from and into Italian, and advanced Italian composition. Students will be exposed to, and will work through, a number of different styles and registers. Students will undertake the study of one or more works of contemporary literature for the purpose of extending vocabulary and practising Italian conversation. By the end of the semester, students should have learnt to identify, and correctly use, the main registers of Italian, spoken and written; acquired the skills to translate from and into Italian texts in different registers; improved their composition skills; and acquired the ability to discuss in Italian, both orally and in writing, extended prose texts.

Class tests and written work totalling 1000 words, two hours of written tests, a 15-minute class paper and a 15-minute oral test.

Materials available from the department.