Program Overview

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Course Overview

Welcome to the Diploma in Italian Online for beginner and intermediate levels. You are going to be part of a groundbreaking experience, which will enable you to study a language in your own time, wherever you are, and as part of a community of e-learners. Unlike many blended learning courses designed for individual and totally independent learning, this diploma course is based on a collaborative, communicative approach and students are encouraged to participate in virtual class activities with their peers and e-tutor.

This course concentrates on all four main language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and uses carefully selected authentic material to introduce or consolidate the structures and functions of the language. In addition, a cultural module will explore aspects of Italian life from an intercultural perspective and stimulate discussions about them.

Beginners Level*:

students will be introduced to the basics of the Italian language and will develop competence in relation to the common situations of everyday life. By the end of each semester/year you should be able to converse and comprehend a variety of topics and situations normally encountered in everyday life.

Intermediate Level*

is designed for students who already have a level A2 of fluency in Italian

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Students will be guided through more advanced structures and functions of the language. By the end of each semester/year you should be able to interact confidently in a variety of situations.

The Diploma in Italian is open to everybody and is particularly suited to those who need flexibility in their time and mode of study and/or live away from Galway. Workload will amount to approximately 6 hours per week.

If you wish to enroll for the Intermediate level or go directly into Year 2 of the Diploma in Italian Online (beginner level), you will need to pass an entry test. Once you make your application, you can then apply for an online entry test

here

using your

University of Galway Application Reference Number

.

Mode of Study:

Online Learning - please visit our

Online Learning webpage

for further details on what is required to be an online learner.

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Applications open from 1st April 2023.

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Applications are made online via the University of Galway Applications System. This course is listed under

Adult Learning & CPD Courses Application

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Please visit our How to Apply page for Application tips and Supporting Documents information.

Please ensure to select the correct Italian Online course when making your application - Beginners or Intermediate.

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Basic computer skills are sufficient: ability to download and upload files, navigate websites, use emails and participate in video calls. An introductory session at the beginning of the course will explain in very simple terms how to use these applications and will take you through all the steps necessary to become familiar with our intuitive tools.

The course is delivered through a combination of online material & activities, videos, audios, screencasts and live online sessions with tutors. See Course Outline for further information.

Sessions will be delivered live online via our Virtual Learning Environment usually on Wednesday evenings. Note that the day of classes may be subject to change according to lecturers’ schedules.

The course is assessed through a combination of continuous assessment, participation activities, project work and final written/oral exam. All assessed work is completed online.