MED32 Practical Italian IV

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/3/0. 6 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Šárka Hurbánková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Paolo Tabacchini, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Paolo Tabacchini, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:40 B2.33, Wed 16:00–17:40 C42, except Mon 15. 4., except Wed 17. 4.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
MED32/T01: Mon 19. 2. to Fri 31. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 A22, Š. Hurbánková, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
Prerequisites (in Czech)
MED31 Practical Italian III
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 5/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to deepen the knowledge of Italian and to develop the vocabulary, communicative and grammar competencies (level B1 CEFR).
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand explained vocabulary;
- use the vocabulary in spoken and written language;
- explain and apply grammar discussed in seminars;
- apply the acquired competencies in the final exam: use grammar rules acquired during the seminar I - IV and speak about an issue concerning Italian history, geography and culture.
Syllabus
  • Periphrastic form stare + per.
  • Review of the passato prossimo. Bellissimo, unità 5 e 7.
  • Periphrastic form stare + gerund. Bellissimo, unità 7.
  • Review of the imperfetto. Bellissimo, unità 8.
  • Review of the trapassato prossimo. Bellissimo, unità 8.
  • The passato prossimo and the imperfetto. Bellissimo, unità 9.
  • Review of the futuro. Bellissimo, unità 10.
  • Review of pronouns. Bellissimo, unità 11 e 12.
  • Review of the conditional. Bellissimo, unità 11 e 13.
  • Prepositions. Bellissimo, unità 13.
  • The imperative. Bellissimo, unità 14.
  • Exam preparation.
Literature
    required literature
  • BALLARIN, Elena et aliae. Bellissimo! : Corso di lingua italiana : 2 : Libro dello studente con eserciziario. Recanati: ELI, 2016. ISBN 978-88-536-1892-4. info
    recommended literature
  • HAMPLOVÁ, Sylva. Mluvnice italštiny. Voznice: Leda, 2004. ISBN 80-7335-041-6. info
    not specified
  • ZINGARELLI, Nicola. Lo Zingarelli, 2003 : vocabolario della lingua italiana. Bologna: Zanichelli, 2002, 2176 s. ISBN 8808052192. info
Teaching methods
The student has to deliver 3 essays (ca. 100 to 200 words) and 3 traductions (ca. 120 to 180 words) in Italian during the semester. He will also present in class one of the topics planned for the end of year exam. Attendance and participation in the course is required.
Assessment methods
Written and oral examination aimed at testing the language skills according to the A2/B1 level of European reference frame.
Language of instruction
Italian
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Nemohou zapisovat posluchači oboru italština.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/phil/jaro2021/MED32/index.qwarp
The course employs the IS e-learning platform.

Lessons take place on the Zoom platform:
https://cesnet.zoom.us/j/4930594242

The written test consists of a grammar test.

The topics that can be drawn by lot for the oral exam are the following (students prepare them independently during the semester):

- Italy (geography, history, culture ...)

- Traveling (the countries you prefer, your preferences)

- Free time (How do you spend it, what are the possibilities?)

- The mass media: TV, newspapers, the internet (criticizing or motivating your preferences)

- Theatre, cinema (a beloved show / film)

- Restaurants, bars, cuisine (Italian, Czech)

- An ideal day (How would you spend it?)

- Studying or working? (What are you studying and what would you like to do?)

- Summer Vacation Projects (What will you do?)

- And let's talk about me (a short introduction)

- Holidays (Italian, Czech)

- To feel good (How to keep fit?)

- Music (talking about musical tastes)

- Living in the city or in the countryside (pros and cons)

The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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