Italian Proficiency Camminando gli antichi sentieri in Italia Unit 3

When & Where

24 April 2025 - 26 June 2025 ( 13.5 hours, 9 weeks )
Morning, Thursday
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Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Gabriella Di Folco
Course Code W24HMSJ04C
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

This course is specifically designed for advanced and proficient students who are seeking to master Italian while exploring Italy, its rich history, diverse architectural styles, and culture. This term we will delve into ‘‘Architecture and Power: Exploring Fascist Italy’’. Participants will engage in advanced language practice, focusing on refining their grammar, expanding their vocabulary, and enhancing their conversational skills. Additionally, the course offers an examination of the architectural landscape created in Italy during the twenties and thirties, shaped by the Fascist regime, exploring the ideological motivations, aesthetic principles, and societal impacts of Fascist architecture.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the Italian language, including complex grammatical structures, extensive vocabulary, and nuanced conversational skills
Analyse Italian history during the twenties and thirties and its impact on society and culture
Identify and describe the architectural style during the Fascist regime

Cost

Full fee

£135

Concession fee

£100

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Class format and activities

These are remote lessons via video conference. You will get clear guidance and ongoing, regular, and informal feedback from your tutor, in a friendly and supportive environment. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the learning outcomes above. At the start of the course, you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals.

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications are necessary; an advanced knowledge of the Italian language is required to be able to follow the course in Italian only.

What you need to know before you enrol

You will do independent reading, research, and language activities before every lesson. Excellent attendance and punctuality are required.

What you need

You will need a device to access online video sessions and materials (handouts and links to various websites) supplied by your tutor in Microsoft Teams.

What you can do next

You will be able to progress to the next course.