Certificate in Language Proficiency in Italian

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

30 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day

This Certificate in Language Proficiency in Italian will cover the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, from the basic user (A1, A2) to the proficient one (C1, C2). The demand for Modern Language learning, in this case Italian, has lately increased. The certificate course in Italian is also in line with recent education policies on multilingualism to offer you modern language courses at certificate and diploma levels.

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Applicants shall satisfy the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admission Regulations.

The Certificate Course may be taken concurrently with any University undergraduate or postgraduate course, whether followed on a full-time or part-time basis.

This course is open to both University of Malta current students and General Public.

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Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ITL1005	Proficiency in Italian 1: beginner level A1	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ITL1006	Proficiency in Italian 2: elementary level A2	5 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ITL1007	Proficiency in Italian 3: intermediate level B1	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ITL1010	Proficiency in Italian 4: Upper Intermediate level B2	5 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ITL1011	Proficiency in Italian 5: advanced level C1	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ITL1012	Proficiency in Italian 6: mastery level C2	5 ECTS

Requirement for award of Certificate in Language Proficiency (Italian): 30 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Certificate in Language Proficiency and the Diploma in Language Proficiency under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Demonstrate your knowledge in Italian language and civilisation.
Read and create different typology of texts and participate in conversations.
Converse in Italian in accordance to CEFR levels ranging from A1 to C2.
Refer to your wide knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and syntax, including useful stylistics nuances.
Appraise Italian culture and civilisation in order to explore it further and to develop the necessary communicative competences in peer-group interaction.
Autonomously construct coherent texts that will enhance your reading and listening skills.

Non EU Applicants:

If students are following a FT course at UM - No fees apply.
If students are not following a FT course at UM - Total Tuition Fee: 鈧�4,250. Yr1 - 鈧�1,420 - Yr2 - 鈧�1,420 - Yr3 - 鈧�1,410

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The Certificate in Language Proficiency aims to enable you to learn Italian not only for communication purposes, but also within the framework of a career pathway as a useful, additional professional qualification.

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