IT 501 : Advanced Grammar 1

Department

Department of Italian Language

Academic Program

Bachelor in Italian Language

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

IT 401

Overview

This course introduces the student to grammatical concepts and models directly related to grammatical rules and sentence formation and the study of all phrasal tenses and simple and complex grammatical structures. The student delves into grammatical structures by using the tenses of probability and doubt and conditional tenses to form conditional sentences. The student also studies the passive voice. The course also aims to Enhancing students’ skills in communication, analyzing linguistic data, and drawing conclusions, through a practical study assignment in which the student provides various grammatical exercises and exercises.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the 14th week, the student should be able to:
  • Understand all grammatical tenses in the Italian language and being able to write with correct grammar.
  • Ability to speak formal language which requires understanding the probabilistic formula.
  • Ability to write advertisements and usage methods using the passive voice
  • Regarding the acquisition of skills, the student who has passed this course must have developed his abilities in mastering and acquiring the language, in writing (written exam), personal communication and oral communication (working in groups and solving exercises orally).

Teaching and learning methods

  • Theoretical lectures
  • Periodic assignments where the student writes and reviews at home.
  • Exercises and tests

Methods of assessments

  • Duties/activities 10
  • Written exam 30
  • Final exam 60
  • Total 100

The Basic sources and References of the Course

  • Sonia Bellini, Silvia Consono (2004), Italian Verbs, Alma Publishing House, Firenze, Italy.
  • Nicoletta Mosca (2011), Basic Grammar of the Italian Language, De Agostini Publishing House, Novara, Italy.