Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES / IR336 - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Code: IR336

Course Title: ITALIAN II

Theoretical+Practice: 3+0

ECTS: 5

Year/Semester of Study

3 / Spring Semester

Level of Course

1st Cycle Degree Programme

Type of Course

Optional

Department

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Pre-requisities and Co-requisites

None

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Teaching Period

14 Weeks

Name of Lecturer

İSMİHAN TOPDAĞ (ismihantopdag@nevsehir.edu.tr)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

None

Objectives of the Course

Italian language acquisition

Learning Outcomes		PO	MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1	Understand and use common expressions in daily conversations	PO-5 To be able to establish effective communication, oral and written; at least one foreign language in general use at the level of the European language portfolio B1.	Examination
LO-2	Write simple texts such as emails and personal messages using correct grammar structures	PO-13 Has the competence to evaluate and apply the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the education process in business life.	Examination
LO-3	Gain cultural insights into Italian traditions, customs, and daily life.	PO-2 Has sufficient knowledge and awareness about globalization and intercultural communication, human rights, social justice and respect for differences.	Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course is a continuation of Italian 1 and aims to further develop students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Italian. The course will focus on expanding vocabulary, improving grammar, and enhancing communication skills through real-life dialogues and cultural insights. Students will engage in interactive exercises, role-plays, and written assignments to strengthen their proficiency in the Italian language.
Weekly Course Content
Week	Subject	Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1	Basic grammar, essential vocabulary	Oral Expression
2	Talking about everyday life, common verbs	Oral Expression
3	Vocabulary for stores, restaurants, and markets	Oral Expression
4	Giving and understanding directions, using public transport	Oral Expression
5	Seasons, temperature, weather expressions	Oral Expression
6	Likes, dislikes, and personal interests	Oral Expression
7	Arranging meetings, discussing schedules	Oral Expression
8	mid-term exam
9	Common health-related phrases, visiting a doctor	Oral Expression
10	Cultural aspects of Italian celebrations	Oral Expression
11	Formal and informal writing styles	Oral Expression
12	Introduction to past tense verbs	Oral Expression
13	Booking hotels, asking for tourist information	Oral Expression
14	Using the future tense, discussing aspirations	Oral Expression
15	General evaluation and assessment	Oral Expression
16	final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1	"Nuovo Espresso 2" – Luciana Ziglio & Giovanna Rizzo
2	"Progetto Italiano 2" – Telis Marin & Carlo Guastalla
Required Course instruments and materials
"Grammatica Italiana per Stranieri" – Marco Mezzadri Supplementary Materials from Italian Media (articles, videos, podcasts)

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment	Week	Hours	Weight(%)
mid-term exam	8	1	40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam	16	1	60

Student Work Load
Type of Work	Weekly Hours	Number of Weeks	Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice)	3	14	42
Outside Class
a) Reading	3	7	21
b) Search in internet/Library	3	10	30
c) Performance Project	0	0	0
d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report	0	0	0
e) Term paper/Project	0	0	0
Oral Examination	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Laboratory exam	0	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam	5	5	25
mid-term exam	1	1	1
Own study for final exam	6	5	30
final exam	1	1	1
			0
			0
Total work load;			150