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851-0826-04L 2 Credits DS D-GESS

Italian B2-C1: Language and Literature

Italiano B2-C1: Lingua e letteratura

Does not take place this semester. No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: Registration dates:
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:55

Abstract

The course approaches the Italian language through short stories, relevant both for their linguistic structures and content, which is related to historical and sociological realities typical for Italy. Participants deepen their lexical and syntactic competence by means of oral and written presentations, class discussions, reflections on the structures of the stories, and targeted exercises.

Objective

The course offers participants the opportunity to: - Better understand complex literary texts - Be able to grasp nuances of meaning expressed through certain lexical and syntactical choices more effectively - Learn how to express themselves clearly and in a differentiated way - Understand through short narrative texts some cultural and social realities typical of Italy

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General Information

Language
Italian
Levels
DS
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Anmeldemodalitäten, Datum und Ort dieser Leistungskontrolle wird ausschliesslich vom Sprachenzentrum UZH/ETH festgelegt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Italiano B2-C1: Lingua e letteratura (Sprachenzentrum)
Does not take place this semester. **Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich**
No time listed 2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
    • Language Courses of the UZH and ETH Zurich (A maximum of 3 credit points from language courses may be recognised in the category "Science in Context" throughout the entire bachelor's and master's degree program. Moreover, the following restrictions apply: In the case of the European languages English, French, Italian and Spanish, only advanced language courses from level B2 will be credited. German language courses are credited from level C2. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Course fees: Registration dates: )