Diploma In Italian

Course details

The Diploma in Italian introduces s tudents to the basics of the Italian language and assists them in developing their language competence in relation to the common situations of everyday life. The course concentrates on all four main language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and uses authentic material, carefully selected, to provide a gradual introduction to the structures and functions of the language. In addition, a cultural module will introduce students to aspects of contemporary Italian culture including the main trends in Italian art, cinema, history and lectures on a variety of topics from different regions in Italy to wine-tasting sessions. On completion of the programme, students acquire a very high level of oral and written communication skills in the Italian language for personal, travel or professional purposes.

Who is this course intended for?

The Diploma in Italian is designed for those who have little or no previous knowledge of the language and wish to gain Italian language skills for personal or professional reasons.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for the Diploma in Italian. Candidates who are 21 years or over on or before January 1 st of year of entry may gain entry to the programme on the basis of mature years. Candidates under 21 years should meet the minimum matriculation requirements as outlined in the Frequently Asked Questions section.

Course Outline

The programme aims to equip students with appropriate written and oral skills in Italian and will include the following six modules, three of which are taken in year 1 and a further three in year 2.

Programme content Year 1

• Italian Language Level 1 Part 1
• Italian Language Level 1 Part 2
• Italian Culture and Language Level 1

Programme content Year 2

• Italian Language Level 2 Part 1
• Italian Language Level 2 Part 2
• Italian Culture and Language Level 2

Requirements And Assessment

All modules in the Diploma are individually assessed. The assessment for each module takes the form of essays and written assignments during the semester and a written examination at the end of the semester.

This is a two-year, part-time programme. Classes are held one evening per week.