Course: Technical Italian Language

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Course title Technical Italian Language
Course code KRI/OI
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Italian
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pračkeová Martina, Mgr.
  • Kováčová Lenka, Mgr.
  • Usenko Olga, Mgr.
  • Klimová Katarína, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The seminars introduce to the problem of Italian specialized terminology from the morphological, syntactic and lexical point of view. 1. Written and spoken language. 2. Contemporary Italian language from the phonological, morphological and syntactic point of view. 3. Basic law terms. 4. Basics of the medical terminology. 5. Language of the informatic technologies. 6. Language of media. 7. Problems related to the translation of specialized texts.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 25 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basics of the Italian terminology, morphology and syntax of texts from the fields of law, medicine, science, mass media, etc., in accordance to the professional orientation of the target group.
Students become familiar with the basics of the specialized terminology and are able to work with a specialized text.
Prerequisites
A very good knowledge of common Italian.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Active participation in seminars, preparation for every lesson. Analysis and translation of selected specialized texts.
Recommended literature
  • Agosti, K. (2003). Jednáme italsky. Písek, Nakladatelství J&M.
  • Forapani, D. (2003). Italiano per giuristi. Firenze, Alma Edizioni.
  • Forapani, D. (2004). Italiano per medici. Firenze, Alma Edizioni.
  • Mutillo, G. (2009). Professione infermieristica in Italia. Milano: Hoepli.
  • Serianni, L. (2002). Stil.it. Milano: Mondadori.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Italian Philology (2016) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Italian Language and Culture (2021_2024) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -