By the end of the course, students will :
able to sustain his opinions in discussion by providing relevant explanations, arguments and comments
explain his viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options, evaluate alternative proposals and making and responding to hypotheses
take an active part in informal and formal discussion in familiar contexts, provided that speech is clearly articulated in standard Italian
understand the main ideas of long text on both concrete and abstract topics
develop the ability to understand a wide range of texts
develop the ability to use the target language in spoken and written production
be able to analyze, evaluate, argue a case, justify, persuade and develop arguments
communicate clearly and effectively, using increasingly accurate, complex and varied language to demonstrate his capacity for critical thinking
understand and apply grammar at higher level
learn how to speak in Italian about art , literature and history, politics and social issues