Ab initio 1 Italian 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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APPENDIX A
Date: Signature:
Name of BOS Chairperson :
Dean, Faculty of Humanities :
Sr. No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the
Course
O.6552 Certificate Course Part I
Ab Initio 1 course in Italian Language and Culture
2 Eligibility for Admission
O.6553 X standard successfully passed under any board
recognized by the University
3 Passing
Marks 50%
4 Ordinances / Regulations (if
any)
5 No. of Years / Semesters 1 semester
6 Level 1
7 Pattern semestrial
8 Status Introduced
9 To be implemented from
Academic Year From Academic Year 2019-20 AC___________ Item No.
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for Approval
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AC- 23/07/2020
Item No – 4.7
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus of Certificate Course Part I
Ab Initio 1 in Italian Language and
Culture
(To be introduced from Academic Year 2019 -20)
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Justification Ab initio 1 in Italian Language and Culture
1. There is a great need for starting a course in Italian language and culture
in Mumbai as there is no such course being taught in Mumbai even by
private players.
Italian is a rich language and Italy has an ancient vibrant culture. It
belongs to the Indo -European group of languages. Knowledge of this
language and culture is increasingly valued in a globalised world. The city
of Mumbai which is hub of Indo Italian collaborations has no affordable
option for students to study Italian language and culture.
Marathi, Hindi and many other Indian languages have language structures
similar to Italian. Learners will be taught to evolve their own learning
strategies focussing on similarities of structure while also underlining the
individuality of the Italian language and culture .
2. UGC has always recommended starting foreign language and culture
courses that improve employability of students. In today’s world, a
foreign language competency is one of the markers of a good bio -data.
3. The Italian language courses are being conducted by an Assistant
Professor in Italian appointed from Italy by the Italian Ministry of
External Affairs for a period of six years. He joined his duty in March
2019 and since then has been engaging lectures for students free of cost.
Until this course is approved by the Academic Council and other
university bodies it cannot be introduced officially, fees collected and
exams conducted. As soon as this course is approved by the Academic
council students will regis ter pay fees and appear for exams on 29 and 30
April 2020.
4. The Ab initio 1 course in Italian language and culture started by the
University is self-financed . This course will be taught till 2025 by Dr
Antonio Bove, appointed as appointed from Italy by the Italian Ministry
of External Affairs. His salary is paid by the Italian government and there
is no financial burden on the University of Mumbai. Presently there is no
qualified faculty in the Mumbai to teach this course.
5. The duration of the course is 90 hours as per the specifications Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages formulated by the
European Union https://www.coe.int/en/web/co mmon -european -framework -
reference -languages/level -descriptions It can be taught over a semester or in
a more intensive manner depending on student demand.
6. The minimum intake would be 15 students and the maximum intake will
be 60 students. No admissions hav e been given as this course is not been
ratified by the Academic Council. No of s tudents attending fre e of cost
since March 2019 is at least 60.
7. The student will have excellent opportunities in the job market because of
the rich presence of Italian compan ies in the Indian market either as
independent employers or as collaborators with the Indian industry. The
Baramati belt in Maharashtra is full of Italian companies looking for
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Italian speaking employees and the tertiary sector fed by this Italian
speaking industries (hospitality sector etc) also have a high demand for
such qualified students.
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Innovative Programme 201 9-2020
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Centre for European Studies
Programme: Ab initio I in Italian language and culture
Credits: 2 Duration: 90 hrs
Objectives:
1. Imparting basic communication skills Italian languge and culture for level 1 (Ab Initio 1) .
2. Teaching of Italian language and culture to non -native speakers through the latest language
pedagogy task oriented approach (méthode actionnelle) .
3. Facilitating teaching of Italian by latest teaching methods, techniques and tools with
additional content generation for audio visual learning programmes used across the world in
teaching various modern languages.
4. Popularizing the study of Itali an language and cultture in India .
5. Imparting Language Acquisition Techniques through the communicative method in a
systematic, scientific manner.
6. Standardisating the Italian language and culture courses in progressive stages for beginners
(Ab Initio 1, Ab initio 2) , intermediate (Gradus intermedius 1, gradus intermedius 2) and
advanced levels (Gradus peritus 1, Gradus peritus 2) .
7. Creat ing a vibrant and democratic academic culture that fosters initiative and independent
thinking in students instead of learning languages by rote.
8. Using o nline resources judiciously .
Rationale of the Ab Initio 1 Course in ITALIAN language and culture
Italian is a rich language and Italy has an ancient vibrant culture. It belongs to the Indo -European
group of languages. Knowledge of this language and culture is increasingly valued in a globalised
world. The city of Mumbai which is hub of Indo Italian collaborations has no affordable option for
students to study Italian language and culture.
Marathi, Hindi and many other Indian languages have language structures similar to Italian.
Learners will be taught to evolve their own learning strategies focussing on similarities of structure
while also underlining the individuality o f the Italian language and culture
Progamme Description:
The programme shall enable the learners to understand the main points when clear, standard
language is used and the focus is on familiar topics associated w ith work, school, leisure time, etc.
The learner will be able to deal with most situations typically encountered in the language region.
He/She will be able to express him/herself simply and coherently regarding familiar topics and
areas of personal intere st. Can report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals
as well as make short statements to justify or explain his/her own views and plans.
N.B.: Although progress will depend on the type of course and the individual student,
students c an expect to reach the A1 level in Italian with 90 hours of instruction.
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Ordinances and Regulations as per the credit system of the Faculty of Arts, University of
Mumbai
O.6552 Title: Ab Initio 1
O.6553 Eligibility: Students seeking admission to this programme should have passed
X standard from any Board recognized by the University of Mumbai
R.9298 Intake Capacity: 6 0
R. ________ Teaching Faculty Qualification: as per the University norms for part time courses
with MA in Italian from an Indian or foreign University (after obtaining equivalence
from the University of Mumbai) or a qualified person nominated by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs Italy in due consultation with the Director, Centr e for European
Studies
R. 9299 Duration of the Course: 90 hours
R_________ Fees: Tuition fees: Rs. 2,960/- (+ Registration fees of Rs. 40/ -)
Exam fees: Rs 40/- (to be paid at the time of admission)
R__________ Standard of Passing: A minimum of 50% in internals and 50% in the final exams
separately.
R_____ Scheme of Syllabus and Evaluation
R_________ Scheme of examination:
Scheme of Examination
Internals – 20 marks (Exposé = 5 marks, Reading/Recitation =5 marks, Grammar and Vocabulary
written test 1= 5 marks, Grammar and Vocabulary written test 2= 5 marks )
Final Exams – 80 marks
Listening Comprehension = 20
Reading Comprehension = 20
Writing Skills = 20
Oral Skills= 20
Pattern of the exam paper: As per model paper for A1 Level of Common European Framework of
Reference (CILS) .
External Candidates with equivalent prerequisite competence shall be permitted to appear for the Ab
initio 1 in Italian language and culture by paying a fees of Rs. 3000/-
Syllabus:
Prescribed textbook:
Lucian na Ziglio e Giovanna Rizzo, Nuovo espresso 1, Livello A1, Edizione AL MA, 2017
Reference Material
Additional audio visual and print material to be compiled by the teacher.
Regular / Online material as per available infrastructure and resources.
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