DITALS
EXAMS
Exams of the Università per Stranieri di Siena
DITALS - Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language Certificates
DITALS is a professional qualification offered by the Università per Stranieri di Siena for teachers (or prospective teachers) of Italian as a foreign language.
There are two levels of DITALS:
• I Level DITALS For application form
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• II Level DITALS For application form
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I LEVEL DITALS
Possession of the I level DITALS certificate guarantees a basic competence in the teaching of Italian as a second language. The I level DITALS is divided into six learner profiles, each one reflecting the didactic needs and interests of the prospective candidate: teaching young children, adolescents, adults, university students, immigrants and learners of Italian with Italian origins. Each candidate is free to choose among these areas.
II LEVEL DITALS
Possession of the II level DITALS certificate documents the holder’s ability to teach Italian across each of the six learner profiles outlined above and certifies an advanced level of teaching Italian to non-native speakers.
Enrolment
All foreigners and all Italian who live abroad can enrol for the
DITALS
exam. There is no age limit or any other conditions. However, please note:
deadline for enrolment is 50 days before exam date.
The exam takes place in the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Application forms should be downloaded and completed by applicant and posted to Dr. Laura McLoughlin at Italian Studies, NUI, Galway. Cheques/drafts for the appropriate level should be made payable to National University of Ireland and enclosed with the printed application. Please contact
Dr. Laura McLoughlin
laura.mcloughlin nuigalway.ie or phone 091 492240
Exam dates:
DITALS di I livello:
20 February 2012
8 October 2012
DITALS di II livello:
16 July 2012
17 December 2012
For futher information in Italian
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DITALS - Certificazione di competenza in didattica dell'italiano a stranieri