Ready to take your Italian beyond confidence and into real sophistication? Advanced Italian: Lingua e cultura (B2-C1) is designed for those who want to use Italian with greater precision, depth, and cultural awareness in real-world and intellectually engaging contexts. Building on having completed all of B2 learning or for learners who have at least 400 hours of prior learning, this course supports the transition towards advanced proficiency by sharpening expressive control and interpretative skills. Students will develop a more intuitive command of Italian, gaining confidence in articulating complex ideas, engaging in nuanced discussion, and navigating different registers of the Italian language. With a strong focus on cultural insight and critical reflection, the course is ideal for those seeking deeper engagement with Italian language and culture for academic, professional, or personal enrichment.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

TEXTBOOK

Please note that the textbook is not required to be purchased prior to week one for new students as the the tutor will advise you if it is necessary.

• Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 / C1 Libro dello Studente (Edilingua: 2020), ISBN: 9788899358983

Supplier: Abbey's Language Book Centre
Please note that textbook cost is not included in the course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled, WEA Sydney cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any textbooks. Language courses will be confirmed or cancelled at least 7 days prior to their starting date.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Advanced development of oral and written communication skills
• In-depth exploration of Italian cultural and social themes
• Analysis and interactive discussions of authentic texts from media, literature, and contemporary sources
• Expansion of complex grammar structures and advanced vocabulary
• Interpretation of idiomatic expressions and stylistic nuances
• Comparison between Italian culture and students’ own cultural contexts

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written Italian on complex and abstract topics, using advanced grammatical structures, idiomatic expressions, and a wide range of vocabulary.
2. Analyse and interpret authentic Italian texts from media, literature, and contemporary sources, identifying cultural references, stylistic nuances, and underlying viewpoints.
3. Critically compare aspects of Italian culture and society with their own cultural contexts, expressing informed opinions and engaging in nuanced discussion in Italian.