Italian for exchange students
The School offers Italian language courses that are specifically designed for international exchange students spending a study period at Ca' Foscari University.
II semester 2022/2023
During the second semester of the 2022/2023 academic year, exchange students at Ca' Foscari will be able to take Italian language courses at the levels A1, A2, B1 and B2 according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Each course offers a total of 80 hours and attributes 6 ECTS.
Each course is made up of two modules:
- General Language module (30 hours): sociolinguistic, structural, cultural and historical aspects of the Italian language, in line with the language level of the course
- Language Practice module (50 hours): language skills and grammar (speaking, listening, reading, writing)
During course registration, all students need to take a placement test in order to confirm their level, and will be assigned to a linguistic level according to their results.
For the second semester of the 2022/2023 academic year, it has been confirmed that the following courses will be activated:
General Language modules
[SIE070-A] Introduction to the Italian language A: communication and culture
For students with no prior experience with the Italian language, especially for those who come from a non-European/Romance linguistic background. The course will cover elements of Italian culture and language communication, with a particular focus on vocabulary, and will strengthen some basic grammatical notions that are taught in the language practice classes. The course will be taught mostly in English.
For further information please see the course webpage.
[SIE070-B] Introduction to the Italian language B: structures, forms and meanings
For students who have some previous knowledge or understanding of the Italian language, and/or who have a good command of another Romance language. Compared to "SIE070-A Introduction to the Italian language A", the course will focus on developing more complex grammatical aspects which can be found in everyday conversations and short texts, and will draw attention to Italian language for academic purposes used in the classroom. The course will be taught in Italian where possible, supported by English where necessary.
For further information please see the course webpage.
[SIE071] Italian language pre-intermediate B1
For students with a knowledge and understanding of the Italian language at an elementary level (A2 is required). Along with grammatical issues, the course will focus on theoretical aspects concerning register variation and the history of the Italian language, and will develop students' metalinguistic awareness through the examination of current topics of relevance, as well as examples taken from a range of different texts. The course will be taught in Italian.
For further information please see the course webpage.
[SIE072] Italian language Intermediate B2
For students with an intermediate knowledge and understanding of the Italian language (B1 is required). Along with grammatical issues, the course will give a general outline of the crucial moments in the history of the Italian language, and will examine contemporary Italian language and linguistic variability. Increasing attention will be drawn on the structures of academic and specialized texts, written in a formal register. The course will be taught in Italian.
For further information please see the course webpage.
Language Practice modules
Level A1 - Group 1
Textbook: Dieci A1 - Orlandino E., Naddeo C.M. - Alma Edizioni, EAN: 9788861826212; oppure e-book: EAN 9788861826779
Level A1 - Group 2
Textbook: Dieci A1 - Orlandino E., Naddeo C.M. - Alma Edizioni, EAN: 9788861826212; oppure e-book: EAN 9788861826779
Level A1 - Group 3
Textbook: Dieci A1 - Orlandino E., Naddeo C.M. - Alma Edizioni, EAN: 9788861826212; oppure e-book: EAN 9788861826779
Level A2
Textbook: Dieci A2 - Orlandino E., Naddeo C.M. - Alma Edizioni, EAN: 9788861826335; oppure e-book: EAN 9788861826793
Level B1
Textbook: Nuovo Contatto volume B1 - R. Bozzone Costa, C. Ghezzi, M. Piantoni - Loescher, ISBN:9788858308653; oppure e-book: ISBN 9788857719399
Level B2
Textbook: Nuovo Contatto volume B2 - R. Bozzone Costa, C. Ghezzi, M. Piantoni - Loescher, ISBN:9788858308660; oppure e-book: ISBN 9788857719405
How to register
Eligible students
- Erasmus + exchange students
- Overseas and other interuniversity exchange students
- Double and Joint degree students
Registration
To apply for these courses, international exchange students need to fill out the online Application Form that they have received by e-mail from the office in charge (Incoming Mobility or Joint/Double Degree). All students, including those who have no prior knowledge of the Italian language, must take the online Placement Test to complete their application (see below).
- Application Form deadline: January 15, 2023
- Placement Test deadline: January 22, 2023. Students who have already passed an Italian language course at the School for International Education are not required to take the Placement Test, but they must indicate this on the Application Form.
- N.B. Applications Forms and Placement Tests submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Registration for Introduction to Italian Language A and B will be limited to a maximum number of students per class. Priority will be given in order of having filled out the online Application Form.
In early February, students who have filled out the Application Form and have taken the Placement Test before the deadline will be informed via email by the School for International Education ( cfsie@unive.it) whether their registration can be confirmed. Once they have been registered, they will automatically receive all necessary information about the course before classes start.
International exchange students are not officially enrolled in a course if it is not on their Learning Agreement! Therefore, within the first two weeks of classes, they must contact the office in charge ( incoming.mobility@unive.it or jointdegree@unive.it) in order to add the course to their Learning Agreement, if not already present.
Auditing students are not admitted.
Placement Test
To take the Placement Test please visit the SIE Moodle Platform online and log in with your Ca' Foscari Enrolment number ("matricola") and password, and enter in the access code (sent by email and present in the Application Form).
NB: The test is progressive, that is it tells you your compatibility with the level of Italian language you are testing for. If you get over 70% in A2, for example, you will then proceed to test for your compatibility with a B1 class, but if you do not get over 60% at the B1 level, you should actually be placed in an A2 class.
For more information see the Guide below.
 | Placement Test Guide | 280 K |
Schedule and classrooms
The courses will run from February 20th until - approximately - the end of April, with exams taking place following the end of the course. Italian language classes will be held over 8 weeks, whereas Language Practice will take place 5 hours a week for 10 weeks.
N.B. Cancelled classes and classes falling on public holidays will be moved to the following weeks, so we cannot confirm the final date of each course in advance.
Attendance
Attendance for the Italian language courses for exchange students at SIE is mandatory: students must attend at least 80% of classes for each module (General Language module + Language Practice module).
N.B. Students who do not attend classes in the first 2 weeks of the course will be withdrawn, and their place will be given to any waitlisted students.
Schedule
Exams
Exams will take place approximately from April 24th and no later than May 19th, 2023.
- In order to be admitted to the final exams, students will have to meet the attendance requirements (see above).
- There is only one exam session. It is not possible to repeat the exam at a later date.
I semester 2022/2023
During the first semester of the 2022/2023 academic year, Exchange students at Ca' Foscari will be able to take Italian language courses at the levels A1, A2, B1 and B2 according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Each course offers a total of 80 hours and attributes 6 ECTS. Attendance is mandatory in order to be allowed to take the final exams.
Each course is made up of two modules:
- 30 hours of a general language module which covers sociolinguistic, structural, cultural and historical aspects of the Italian language, in line with the language level of the course
- 50 hours of language skills and grammar (speaking, listening, reading, writing)
During course registration, all students need to take a placement test in order to confirm their level, and will be assigned to a linguistic level according to their results.
For the first semester of the 2022/2023 academic year, it has been confirmed that the following courses will be activated:
General Language modules
[SIE070-A] Introduction to the Italian language A: communication and culture
For students with no prior experience with the Italian language, especially for those who come from a non-European/Romance linguistic background. The course will cover elements of Italian culture and language communication, with a particular focus on vocabulary, and will strengthen some basic grammatical notions that are taught in the language practice classes. The course will be taught mostly in English.
Teacher: Silvia Scolaro
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 17:30-19:00 - Classroom: Aula B2, Palazzina Briati
For further information please see the course webpage (the programme will be available shortly).
[SIE070-B] Introduction to the Italian language B: structures, forms and meanings
For students who have some previous knowledge or understanding of the Italian language, and/or who have a good command of another Romance language. Compared to "SIE070-A Introduction to the Italian language A", the course will focus on developing more complex grammatical aspects which can be found in everyday conversations and short texts, and will draw attention to Italian language for academic purposes used in the classroom. The course will be taught in Italian where possible, supported by English where necessary.
Teacher: Silvia Scolaro
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 15:45-17:15 - Classroom: Aula B2, Palazzina Briati
For further information please see the course webpage (the programme will be available shortly).
[SIE071] Italian language pre-intermediate B1
For students with a knowledge and understanding of the Italian language at an elementary level (A2 is required). Along with grammatical issues, the course will focus on theoretical aspects concerning register variation and the history of the Italian language, and will develop students' metalinguistic awareness through the examination of current topics of relevance, as well as examples taken from a range of different texts. The course will be taught in Italian.
Teacher: Francesca Pangallo
Schedule:
- Monday, 15:45-17:15 - Classroom: Aula 13, San Sebastiano
- Thursday, 15:45-17:15 - Classroom: Aula 12, San Sebastiano
For further information please see the course webpage (the programme will be available shortly).
[SIE072] Italian language Intermediate B2
For students with an intermediate knowledge and understanding of the Italian language (B1 is required). Along with grammatical issues, the course will give a general outline of the crucial moments in the history of the Italian language, and will examine contemporary Italian language and linguistic variability. Increasing attention will be drawn on the structures of academic and specialized texts, written in a formal register. The course will be taught in Italian.
Teacher: Elisabetta Lombardo
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 15:45-17:15 - Classroom: Aula 13, San Sebastiano
For further information please see the course webpage (the programme will be available shortly).
Language Practice modules
Level A1 - Group A1.1
Teacher: Elena Ballarin
Schedule:
- Tuesday, 10:30-13:00 - Classroom: Aula B1, Palazzina Briati
- Friday, 10:30-13:00 - Classroom: Aula B2, Palazzina Briati
Textbook: Dieci A1 - Orlandino E., Naddeo C.M. - Alma Edizioni, EAN: 9788861826212; oppure e-book: EAN 9788861826779
Level A1 - Group A1.2
Teacher: Anna Toscano
Schedule:
- Tuesday, 10:30-13:00 - Classroom: Aula 13, San Sebastiano
- Thursday, 10:30-13:00 - Classroom: Aula B2, Palazzina Briati
Textbook: Dieci A1 - Orlandino E., Naddeo C.M. - Alma Edizioni, EAN: 9788861826212; oppure e-book: EAN 9788861826779
Level A1 - Group A1.3
Teacher: Barbara Bonadio
Schedule: Wednesday and Friday, 8:45-11:15 - Classroom: Aula B1, Palazzina Briati
Textbook: Dieci A1 - Orlandino E., Naddeo C.M. - Alma Edizioni, EAN: 9788861826212; oppure e-book: EAN 9788861826779
Level A2
Teacher: Sarah Zilio
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00-13:30 - Classroom: Aula 12, San Sebastiano
Textbook: Dieci A2 - Orlandino E., Naddeo C.M. - Alma Edizioni, EAN: 9788861826335; oppure e-book: EAN 9788861826793
Level B1
Teacher: Anna Toscano
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 11:15-13:45 - Classroom: Aula 13, San Sebastiano
Textbook: Nuovo Contatto volume B1 - R. Bozzone Costa, C. Ghezzi, M. Piantoni - Loescher, ISBN:9788858308653; oppure e-book: ISBN 9788857719399
Level B2
Teacher: Elena Ballarin
Schedule: Monday and Thursday, 11:30-14:00 - Classroom: Aula Tutorato, Palazzina Briati
Textbook: Nuovo Contatto volume B2 - R. Bozzone Costa, C. Ghezzi, M. Piantoni - Loescher, ISBN:9788858308660; oppure e-book: ISBN 9788857719405
How to register
Eligible students
- Erasmus + exchange students
- Overseas and other interuniversity exchange students
- Double and Joint degree students
Registration
Eligible students will receive an email from the Incoming Mobility office with details on how to register (through an online form). Once you have registered you will then receive all necessary information about the course before classes start.
N.B. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
- In order to complete registration, all students must take the online placement test (see below). Once we have your placement test result, you will be assigned to the correct class.
- Students who attend an intensive summer Italian course at the School for International Education are not required to take the placement test.
- Registration for Introduction to Italian Language A and B will be limited to a maximum number of students per class. Priority will be given in order of having filled out the online registration form.
Placement Test
To take the placement test please visit the SIE Moodle Platform online and log in with your Ca' Foscari Enrolment number ("matricola") and password, and enter in the access code (sent by email and present in the Placement Test Guide below).
N.B. The test is progressive, that is it tells you your compatibility with the level of Italian language you are testing for. If you get over 70% in A2, for example, you will then proceed to test for your compatibility with a B1 class, but if you do not get over 60% at the B1 level, you should actually be placed in an A2 class.
For more information see the Guide below.
| Placement Test Guide | 280 K |
Schedule and classrooms
The courses will run from September 26th until mid-December 2022. Italian language classes will be held over 8 weeks, whereas Language Practice will take place for 10 weeks. Classes falling on public holidays will be moved to a different date.
Attendance is mandatory: students who do not attend classes in the first 2 weeks of the course will be withdrawn, and their place will be given to any waitlisted students.
Schedule
Exams
Exams will take place approximately between November 22nd and December 10th 2022. N.B. There is only one exam session. It is not possible to repeat the exam at a later date. Only students who have attended at least 80% of classes of both modules will be able to take the final exams (general language 30 hours + language practice 50 hours).
Other opportunities to study Italian language at the SIE
Students can also register for standard Italian language classes which are organised three times a year and offer a special discount for Exchange students. Please note these courses do not provide credits (ECTS).
Last update: 26/05/2023