3 Language Project (2 major/1 minor) 2024-25
LZI-3031
2024-25
School of Arts, Culture And Language
Module - Semester 1 & 2
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Silvia Bergamini
Overview
Provided it meets with the approval of the relevant members of staff in Modern Languages, the chosen subject or translation passage may concern any aspect of Italian life, literature, history or culture. The chosen subject area should not be something that is already a specific component of the syllabus. The essay or presentation will be in the target language.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -40-49%: Satisfactory comprehension of the chosen topic; limited display of independent research skills and limited knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.
-good -50-69%: Solid comprehension of the chosen topic; adequate display of independent research skills and good knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.
-excellent -70+%: Detailed comprehension of the chosen topic; extensive display of independent research skills and excellent knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to gather information and condense it effectively in a clear and coherent argument in the target language, orally or in writing.
- Display a high degree of competency in Italian language and grammar.
- Display familiarity with citation and referencing techniques (including compiling a bibliography).
- Display solid evidence of original analytical thinking.
- Display the ability to conduct research independently and show initiative in problem solving.
Assessment method
Other
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Each Three Language student (2 major/1 minor) will be asked to complete TWO different assignments. You will be asked to choose only ONE of the following assessments for this module to be completed in Italian: 1. Dissertation in the target language. Length: 3500 word. Plus a blackboard dissertation skills test. 2. Oral Presentation in the target language. Duration: 20 minutes (15 mins plus 5 mins for questions) Each option can be taken only once (e.g. Dissertation for Italian and Oral Presentation for French)
Weighting
100%