Students are taken through essential aspects of the conduct of business in Italy (and Italian-speaking countries), both learning about those aspects and becoming familiar with specific features of the Italian language encountered in a professional context. In terms of key skills, business skills and language skills, encourages the practice of meticulous accuracy.
Students will develop their confidence in the use of specialised terminology and appropriate register in a professional context.
Total Contact Hours: 20
Total Private Study Hours: 130
Total Study Hours: 150
Main assessment methods
• Assignment 1 (400 words) – 30%
• Assignment 2 (500 words) – 40%
• Group Presentation (20 minutes) – 30%
Reassessment methods
• 100% Coursework (3,000 words)
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Function, in Italian, on a social and general professional level within a general business context;
2 Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences and/or using a variety of methods in predictable situations in a professional context (Common European Framework of
Reference indicative level: B1/B2);
3 Understand and accurately use vocabulary and forms of expression of the contemporary general Italian business context.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Communicate and work as part of a team on a research and presentation project;
2 Problem solve by undertaking independent research in the library collections and using appropriate academic databases online;
3 Demonstrate transferable skills necessary for employment at the appropriate level in the target language: communication skills, organisation of events, participation in
meetings, liaison with colleagues and customer care.
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