Italian

Course summary

A level Italian is for students seeking the opportunity to study and experience all aspects of the Italian language and culture of Italy. Students will study a range of topics and will develop their knowledge and understanding through speaking, listening, reading and writing in Italian. The study of literature and film will allow students to analyse language structures and increase their cultural and grammatical awareness. The course has a very strong focus on building students’ confidence and fluency in spoken and written Italian. Students will develop a range of other skills including independent research and critical and analytical thinking skills. There are four themes, one of which is the historical study of Italy from the rise of Mussolini (1918) to the birth of the European Union (1957), which includes significant events which have helped shape the country.