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Italian Language

Objectives of the course

The students get acquainted with the Italian language in general. They practice listening and reading comprehension, practice talking and writing. They also learn some of the viticulture terminology and get the basis of correspondence.

Prerequisites

Not required.

Assessment methods

Written exam, oral exam, oral presentation.

Course contents

Lectures

Students are acquainted with basic vocabulary and structures of Italian language; they learn grammar, such as simple tenses and moods. The emphasis is given on oral communication. In the first part of the course the topics cover everyday situations: greeting, introducing (oneself, guests, friends) and talking about one's birthplace, getting along in a foreign country, weather; whereas in the second part the topics are more specific. Students are able to communicate in Italian and talk about viticulture in general (different sorts of wine, the difference between Italian and Slovene wines, when to drink wine, wine and food...).

Tutorials

They repeat grammar, make dialogues working in groups and prepare two-or three- minute presentation of one particular topic, write short invitations, spots, announcements...