Programme

The course aims at deepening the knowledge related to the teaching of L2 Italian, with a special focus on language assessment.

In the second language learning and use, assessment is a crucial process as it allows to account for the skills and competencies developed by the learner. In this course, through activities of analysis of teaching materials and case studies, we will explore the main aspects of this process, comparing Italian L2 and other foreign languages.

Core Documentation

Valutare le competenze nelle L2. Teorie, metodi, strumenti, politiche linguistiche. Monica Barni, Carocci, 2022.
Course packets provided by the instructor.

Type of delivery of the course

The course will be completely delivered in Italian. Furthermore, the lectures will be in person and will require the active participation of students.

Attendance

Attendance is not mandatory. All students may use the many instructional materials that will be available online. However, only those who attend will be admitted to the in-class activities and the ongoing evaluation.

Type of evaluation

The final exam will be oral. For those attending, there will be forms of ongoing evaluation and the possibility to submit a project. The questions concern all the program topics, both deepened during the frontal lessons and left to the student’s individual study and personal reflection. The final grade, expressed out of thirty, is assigned according to the following criteria: • Completeness and relevance of the answers: 0–9 points • Adequacy of the content: 0–9 points • Clarity of expression: 0–6 points • Appropriate use of the subject-specific technical vocabulary: 0–6 points