IT4003
Communication Skills 1
2019-2020
15
7
SCQF level 10
1
Academic year(s): 2019-2020
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
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) weekly written expression workshops developing the productive skills of essay and report writing.
Pre-requisite(s): IT3001, IT3002 or equivalent Study Abroad module. The pre-requisite may be replaced by equivalent study abroad.
Weekly contact: 1 oral class, 1 written class and 1 surgery hour.
Scheduled learning hours: 20
Guided independent study hours: 130
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100% (30% Oral, 70% Continuous assessment)
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 30%
Coursework: 70%
Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%