Italian 4: Voce ai libri
Advanced Italian (C1+) course centred on reading contemporary literature, discussing its contexts and examining language and style.
What Advanced (C1+) Italian means
At C1+ Italian, learners can express complex ideas precisely, understand nuance and adapt their language to different contexts.
Qualify an argument
Per quanto l’argomentazione sia nel complesso convincente, trascura diverse conseguenze impreviste.
While the argument is broadly convincing, it overlooks several unintended consequences.
Convey nuance
Non contesto la proposta in sé, bensì la fretta con cui viene attuata.
I do not oppose the proposal itself; what I question is the rushed way it is being implemented.
Adapt your register
La prego di riconsiderare la decisione alla luce delle ulteriori informazioni allegate.
Please reconsider the decision in light of the additional information attached.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
Learners read a contemporary Italian novel and use tutor-provided prompts to explore its themes, historical, social and political contexts, and stylistic choices. Classwork is built around spoken interaction, with discussion supported by pair and group activities, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. The course also considers different voices within contemporary Italian literature.
What you'll learn
- Discuss and analyse contemporary Italian literary texts
- Examine the historical, social and political circumstances reflected in the texts
- Analyse language and stylistic choices in Italian literature
- Identify different literary voices within the Italian context
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for advanced Italian learners. The catalogue lists it as Advanced (C1+), while the course description specifies B2-C1 Italian. Participation involves spoken interaction, literary discussion and reading a novel with preparation between classes.
- Requires sustained reading of a contemporary Italian novel outside class
- Includes discussion and collaborative classroom activities
Before you go
- The term's reading is Il treno dei bambini by Viola Ardone, published by Einaudi, ISBN 9788806242329.
- Course resources and teaching materials are provided through Google Classroom.
- Work outside class includes reading and considering tutor-provided prompts and questions.
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Thu 15 Apr 2027
14:00 – 15:30 • 12 weeks
£249
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
Italian team
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