ITALIAN ADVANCED CONVERSATION TUESDAY 09.30-11.30 (SPRING TERM)
ITALIAN ADVANCED CONVERSATION TUESDAY 09.30-11.30
COURSE DETAILS AND AIMS:
The course is suitable for students who have already studied Italian for
several years or have knowledge of the language at advanced level. A
good understanding of the structure and basic grammar is required,
together with the ability to read and understand original materials.
Students are expected to actively contribute to class discussions on a
wide range of topics including current affairs, social issues, literature and
cinema. The course will be based mainly on conversation and class
discussions on specific topics, covering a wide range of cultural,
geographical, social, historical and political aspects of Italy. There will
be, however, some revision of specific elements of grammar and some
written activities.
Aims:
• To deepen the knowledge of the country in all its aspects
• To practice and develop the language to attain high standards
• To practice the ability to express personal opinions
• To broaden the vocabulary and to consolidate the most difficult key
elements of grammar
• To be able to use the language outside the classroom
SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
Knowledge of Italian language at advanced level. Ability to read and
understand articles from the Italian press and to actively contribute to
class discussions on a wide range of topics including current affairs,
social issues, literature and cinema. A high level of interest in not only
the Italian language, but also the country’s history, culture and society is
required.
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR: ANNA MARIA BEDFORD
Anna Maria is a native Italian speaker. She has been training in
Cambridge and has been teaching in Adult Education in Cambridge for
the last 15 years.