The course focuses on the study of texts at B1–B2 level, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Text analysis and study are supported by grammar, syntax and vocabulary exercises, with explicit references to Italian culture and history. 
Level IV of Italian Language builds on and complements the courses offered at the preceding levels.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
•    Use the Italian language at B1–B2 level, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
•    Analyse texts of intermediate difficulty for translation purposes.
•    Extract and assimilate information from a variety of texts.
•    Formulate hypotheses and apply their knowledge to solve potential problems encountered in the interpretation and analysis of texts.
•    Understand more complex aspects of the Italian language by drawing on their knowledge of Italian history and culture.
•    Work both independently and collaboratively in groups.
The overarching aim of the course is to enable students to understand how to apply their creativity to translation and textual analysis, while also learning to produce texts that respect the stylistic conventions and communicative norms of the targe culture.

Week 1: Review and consolidation of material covered in previous levels of Italian.
Week 2: Language exercises involving complex grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions. Use of the subjunctive (congiuntivo presente and congiuntivo passato). Analysis of complex texts. Expansion of vocabulary related to everyday and professional topics.
Week 3: Language exercises involving complex grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions. Use of the subjunctive (congiuntivo imperfetto and congiuntivo trapassato). Analysis of complex texts. Expansion of vocabulary related to cultural topics (e.g. Italian cinema, cuisine and customs).
Week 4: Advanced grammar and syntax exercises and their analysis. Introduction to writing argumentative texts and letters.
Week 5: Advanced grammar and syntax exercises and their analysis. Reading and translation of authentic articles and literary excerpts.
Week 6: Advanced grammar and syntax exercises and their analysis.
Week 7: Text-based activities to consolidate the material covered in the preceding weeks.
Week 8: Further text-based activities to consolidate the material covered in the preceding weeks.
Week 9: Translation and analysis of B1–B2 level texts. Familiarisation with different language registers and styles (everyday, professional, formal and literary).
Week 10: Translation and analysis of B1–B2 level texts. Further familiarisation with different language registers and styles (everyday, professional, formal and literary).
Week 11: Translation and analysis of B1–B2 level texts. Exploration of cultural references, including customs and literature.
Week 12: Review of all areas covered, including vocabulary, grammar and cultural topics. Preparation for written and oral examinations.
Week 13: Further review of all areas covered, including vocabulary, grammar and cultural topics. Preparation for written and oral examinations.

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Face-to-face teaching or distance learning, where circumstances require. Lectures and board-based teaching. Computer-assisted presentations using PowerPoint. Use of authentic audiovisual materials relevant to the needs and challenges involved in textual analysis. Discussion, commentary and exercises. Support for the learning process through supplementary materials, exercises, lecture notes, articles from Italian newspapers, interviews and podcasts. Interactive learning: Role-playing activities and project-based learning. Group work: Collaborative assignments and presentations.

Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Teaching

I. Continuous Assessment
Class participation.
Presentations and short assignments.
II. Final Written Examination
A written examination at the end of the semester, based on exercises covering the grammatical structures taught during the course. The examination will include true-or-false questions, gap-fill exercises, multiple-choice questions and matching exercises.
III. Practical Exercises
Practical activities focusing on the application of methodologies and the analysis of case studies in small groups of students