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ROMA-B480

Etude approfondie de la langue italienne écrite et parlée

academic year
2025-2026
2026-2027

Course teacher(s)

Sabina GOLA (Coordinator)

ECTS credits

5

Language(s) of instruction

Italian

Course content

This course will explore different types of texts focusing either on a single topic - such as the Italian language from a synchronic perspective, representations of the city, stereotypes, Italian culinary identity, or Italian-Belgian cultural relations - or on several topics at once. These texts will be analysed in depth from both thematic and linguistic perspectives and placed within the broader context of their authors’ work and the period in which they were written.

Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)

The course aims to deepen students’ knowledge of the Italian language and culture through reading, writing, and oral expression, using a variety of text types, including literary, journalistic, and scientific texts, as well as comics and advertisements. Particular attention will also be paid to strengthening grammatical and lexical skills.

By the end of the course, students will be able to discuss and analyse these texts both orally and in writing. They will also be able to write essays on specific or more general topics, using a style appropriate to each type of text, including literary and scientific essays and creative literary or journalistic texts. They will also have broadened their knowledge of the various aspects of Italian culture, including its language, literature, history, and art.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Required and Corequired knowledge and skills

This course is intended for students whose knowledge of Italian is at least at level B2/B2+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teacher will select the texts to be read and discussed in class. Students will take an active role in the course through presentations and by selecting additional texts related to the topics studied. They will also undertake research activities connected with the course content.

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

Course notes

  • Université virtuelle

Contribution to the teaching profile

Through this course, students will deepen and refine their knowledge of the Italian language and culture, learn to use the tools required for the study of Italian more effectively, conduct individual or group research, and produce an original academic paper in the field of Italian Studies.

Other information

Additional information

Part of the course will be devoted to a collaborative project with students from CIVIS universities.

Contacts

Sabina Gola
Sabina.Gola@ulb.be

Campus

Solbosch

Evaluation

Method(s) of evaluation

  • Personal work
  • Oral examination
  • Oral presentation

Personal work

Oral examination

  • Out-of-session examination
  • Open question with long development

Oral presentation

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

  • Oral presentation of the individual assignment in class: 60%
  • Oral examination: 40%

Language(s) of evaluation

  • Italian

Programmes