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IT4003 Communication Skills 1

Academic year(s): 2016-2017

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

This is the first part of the core language module for all students of Italian in the second year of the Honours programme. Its aim is to develop advanced communication skills, both oral and written, in Italian, and it comprises (1) weekly oral skills classes in which students follow a programme of contemporary topics, using written and audio-visual materials, and (2) fortnightly written expression workshops developing the productive skills of essay and report writing.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 117

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 30%
Coursework: 70%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC