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.
Courses
Italian Proficiency Camminando gli antichi sentieri in Italia Unit 3
When & Where
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24 April 2025 - 26 June 2025 ( 13.5 hours, 9 weeks )
- Evening, Thursday
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View course timetable
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Online
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
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
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.
