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ITA-90003 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

ITA-90003 - Italian 3
Coordinator: Manuela Contardi-Lane Room: CBB0.033 Tel: +44 1782 7 34269
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Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733960

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 5)
Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 5)
Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 6)
Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 6)


Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Italian 2 or equivalent (e.g. CEFR level A1)

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module is designed for students who have successfully completed Italian 1 and 2 or equivalent (e.g. CEFR level A1). This module will help you expand your vocabulary base and your ability to interact in everyday situations in Italian. Topics include asking for and giving directions, describing people, making travel plans and meeting arrangements. You will consolidate and broaden your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar in class, as well as practise your communicative skills. Various aspects of contemporary life will be discussed to give you an insight into Italian-speaking world culture and customs.
There will be a variety of tasks and exercises in class time, such as partner exercises, listening comprehension, video materials, role-plays, reading and writing tasks. You will consolidate the skills acquired in class through audio and video materials integrated into the course, and further web-based self-study exercises.
The language level of this module corresponds to A1+ work leading to Level A2 of the European Common Framework for Languages (CEFR A1+/A2).

Aims
This module builds on basic Italian language skills to further develop and consolidate students’ receptive (reading and listening), productive (speaking and writing) and interactive abilities in the target language. It also enhances understanding of Italian-speaking cultures and everyday communication, while encouraging the use of effective language learning strategies.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Recognise and understand familiar words, basic sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (e.g. personal information, studies, hobbies, daily routine, etc.) when people speak slowly and clearly: 2,3
Understand, summarise and extract key information from simple written texts related to areas of immediate personal relevance: 1,2
Interact in simple, familiar situations, asking and answering simple questions related to a range of topics (family and friends, hobbies, education, work, etc.), being able to ask for repetition or clarification, provided the other person talks slowly and clearly: 3
Write simple notes, messages and short texts (e.g. personal letters or emails) related to areas of immediate personal relevance, making pertinent grammatical and lexical choices: 1,2
Recognise and use simple grammatical structures and rules in the target language and compare them to English: 1,2,3
Recognise and act upon basic cultural differences as encountered in everyday situations, demonstrate knowledge of common traditions in the Italian/ speaking world, and identify different registers and varieties of the language: 1,2,3

Study hours

22 hours of contact time in class.
40 hours assessment preparation and completion.
88 hours guided independent study.

School Rules

Admission to the module must be confirmed through completion of a language level self-assessment form.
Students can only take one Italian language module per semester.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Class Test weighted 30%
Class Test
Students will complete an in-class test (maximum duration 45 minutes) to assess competence in receptive and productive skills. Tasks may include writing a short text in the target language, undertaking a dictation, translating a passage, or completing vocabulary and grammar exercises. All tasks will align with CEFR descriptors for language use at the relevant level.

2: Flexible Class Test weighted 20%
Flexible Online KLE Test
Students will complete a series of online exercises on the KLE platform (maximum duration 60 minutes) designed to assess reading comprehension, listening, grammar and vocabulary knowledge and writing skills in the target language. All tasks will align with CEFR descriptors for language use at the relevant level.

3: Speaking Assessment weighted 50%
Spoken Interaction Assessment
A 6-10 minute Spoken Interaction Assessment designed to assess learner’s competence in speaking (production), listening (reception) and conversation (interaction). Tasks may include a presentation, role play, or description of a visual or audiovisual prompt, followed by a question-and-answer section. Where assessments are conducted in pairs or groups, each student will be assessed individually and awarded separate marks.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025