Italiano 4B: Lingua dei media (ILV)

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Specialization AreaIntercultural Management
Course numberB4.06365.40.123
Course codeIta4B
Curriculum2019
Semester of degree program Semester 4
Mode of delivery Presencecourse
Units per week4,0
ECTS credits6,0
Language of instruction German

On successful completion of the course, students:

  • Have critically analyzed numerous text genre from Italian media
  • Can understand and identify the main ideas presented in numerous media texts, from numerous newspaper providers, including technical discussions, lectures and news reports on their field of specialisation.
  • Can interact and initiate interaction with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible and easy
  • Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options, including writing an academic essay, a business report and giving a presentation
  • Can structure and hold a presentation suitable for both a work and study context
  • Can correct most of their own language mistakes
  • Can understand and identify the main ideas on both concrete and abstract topics presented in most media texts including technical discussions, lectures and news reports on their field of specialisation.
  • Can lead a discussion on a topic related to Italy or their field of specialisation, presenting arguments both for and against a particular viewpoint

The course will cover the following topics/content:

  • The language oft he Italian media. Analysis of media genre, both written and spoken
  • Discussion of current affairs and news in Italy (and Austria)

Cherubini, N. (2015): Convergenze: iperlibro di italiano per gli affari (B2/C2). Torino: Loescher Editore.
Costantino, A./Rivieccio, A. (2011): Obiettivo professione. Corso di italiano per scopi professionali. Torino: Bonacci Editore.
De Biaso, M./Garofalo, P. (2008): Mosaico Italia. Percorsi nella cultura e nella civiltà italiana (B2/C2). Roma: Edilingua.
J. Cattunar/F. Colombo (2013): Attiva il lessico (B1/B2). Firenze: Le Monnier.
Lombardo, D./Nosengo, L./Sanguineti, A. (2005): L'italiano con la pubblicità: livello avanzato. Perugia: Guerra Edizioni.
Further materials will be provided if necessary.

Moderated group work, lecture, discussion, case work

Integrative module examination
Assessment type: continuous assessment
Assessment method/s at the level of the course "Italiano 4B: Lingua dei media":

  • 20% class participation
  • 20% continual assessment
  • 60% final written examination