Italian

Course summary

This course is ideal for students who... • have an interest in developing fluency and understanding in one of those languages well beyond GCSE standards. • enjoy using the language to express their opinions and justifying their comments on a broad range of social issues. • enjoy reading and writing in a foreign language and learning about other cultures. • wish to carry out research into other countries and their history, geography, society and the arts. WHAT UNITS/TOPICS WILL BE STUDIED? Year 1 The course is structured in two engaging themes. The themes are studied alongside a literary text or a film. Tema 1 -I cambiamenti della società italiana. Set in the context of Italy only, this theme covers social issues and trends: • L’evoluzione della famiglia italiana • L’istruzione • Il mondo del lavoro Tema 2 – La cultura politica ed artistica nei paesi di lingua italiana Set in the context of any Italian-speaking country/countries and/or community/communities, this theme covers artistic and political culture: • La musica • I media • Il patrimonio culturale Year 2 The course covers two more themes, studied alongside a literary text or film. Tema 3 – L’Italia, una società in evoluzione Set in the context of Italy only, this theme covers social issues: • L’impatto positivo dell’immigrazione in Italia • I problemi della migrazione in Italia • Il divario nord/sud Tema 4 – Dal fascismo ai giorni nostri Set in the context of Italy only, this theme focuses on an important period of the Italian history. • L’ascesa di Mussolini al potere • Il Fascismo durante la seconda Guerra mondiale • Dalla dittatura alla democrazia