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evening diploma in Italian

Graduation of Diploma Class (2006-2008)

Programmes: Classroom Based: Diploma in italian

A new Diploma will start in September 2009.

Students will be introduced to the basics of the Italian language in order to develop competence in relation to the common situations of everyday life. The course concentrates on all four main language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and uses authentic material, carefully selected, to provide a gradual introduction to the structures and functions of the language. In addition, a cultural module will introduce students to the main trends in Italian art, cinema, history and culture.

Who is the programme designed for?

The Diploma in Italian is open to everybody and is designed for those who have no previous knowledge of the language. If there are sufficient numbers, it may also be possible to accommodate non-beginners.

Programme Content Year 1

Italian Language Level 1 Part 1
Italian Language Level 1 Part 2
Italian Culture and Language Level 1

Programme Content Year 2

Italian Language Level 2 Part 1
Italian Language Level 2 Part 2
Italian Culture and Language Level 2

The teachers – including a native speaker – will use the direct method of modern language instruction. Students will be gradually introduced to the relevant points of grammar and how these are applied to written and oral structures. By the end of each week/semester/and year students should be able to converse and comprehend a variety of topics and situations that are normally encountered in everyday situations at home or abroad. Each session will be divided between language tuition, grammar, comprehension and oral skills. Audiovisual material will be used in order to improve oral and comprehension ability.

Tuition fees

The fee for the Diploma in Italian is € 1,035 for the academic year 2009-2010.
The non-EU fee is €1,535.

The next intake of students for the Italian Diploma will be September 2010.

Enquiries:

Dr. Olga Walsh,
Department of Italian. Phone: 091 493794
email: olga.walsh nuigalway.ie

Department of Italian
Room 310, Arts Millenium Building
National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Phone: +353 91 524411 Ext. 3792; Direct Line: +353 91 493792; Fax: +353 91 512501
E-mail: italian

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This page was last updated Wednesday, October 21, 2009