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The Role of Art in Italian Society: integrating LSP in a Language Degree programme
Cinzia BacilieriLecturer LFA Italian and Korean language coordinatorDept. Language and Linguistic Science
ITALIAN THROUGH HISTORY OF ART
Languages for Specific Purposes in York
Languages for All Programme (LFA)
1. Piloting LSP (2005-2010)
Specialist language course: Italian Reading Skills for Art Historians
non-accredited
19 week-long
focused on developing reading and translation skills
2 levels
2. Integrating LSP in the BA in History of Art (2010 – present)
Year 1: Since 2010 all 1st year undergraduate students in the department of History of Art have the option to take a foreign language as an LFA 20-credit degree module
Year 2 or 3: Students are offered the chance to apply to take a further LFA language course as a 20-credit degree elective
The birth of LSP in York: LFA
LSP course: Italian for Art Historians Ab initio Specialist language module for Art Historians
19 week-long
Optional module
Accredited (20 credits): Oral (40%) and Written Exam (60%)
focused on developing all four language skills
The language module choice of the majority (57-85%)
50-57% of the cohort have previously studied a different language (GCSE or A-level)
Mixed group levels:
Ab-initio students and students with basic knowledge of Italian from independent study or family connections
International students and first-time language learners
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students (from 2015-2016 PhD in Italian Renaissance Art)
The birth of LSP in York: LFA
LSP course: Italian for Art Historians Learning objectives
To enable Italian ab-initio students to develop language skills particularlyrelevant to the needs of Art Historians
To study material in Italian related specifically to History of Art
To learn to talk and write about works of art in Italian
To make the most of future field trips to Italy
Career focus:
a) Students might not be strong language learners but have an interest in History of Art
b) Year Abroad in Italy and Employabilty skills: Erasmus+ exchange (at the University of Bologna, Italy. Erasmus+ requirement for the placement is generally B1-2 CEFR)
The birth of LSP in York: LFA
LSP course: Italian for Art Historians Teaching methodology
Collaborative approach between Art Historians and language tutor
Bespoke programme and material: 1. Crossover points with the existing BA programme2. Authentic material related to History of Art
Realistic targets:1. The proficiency level in a foreign language needed by an AH2. The achievable level that HoA students can reach in a year
Specialist and non-specialist language teaching
The birth of LSP in York: LFA
LSP course: Italian for Art Historians Scheme of Work and programme
1. Collaborative approach:SOW as a joint effort between Art Historian and Language tutor
2. Realistic targets: learning objectives and Art-related topics agreed with the department
The birth of LSP in York: LFA
LSP course: Italian for Art Historians 1. General & specialist language teaching
2. Interdisciplinary content teaching (Italian culture & History of Art)
The birth of LSP in York: LFA
Bacilieri, 2018
LSP course: Italian for Art Historians Students’ feedback
Learn more about their specific discipline content
Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of the course and learning a language through a different media (develop an interest in Italian Art, language and culture)
Enjoy the integration between the modules: students feel it will facilitate their future studies in History of Art
Become aware of the importance of speaking a foreign language in their professional field
Enhance employability skills
The birth of LSP in York: LFA
INTEGRATING LSP IN A LANGUAGE DEGREE PROGRAMME
Languages for Specific Purposes in York
Italian Degree programme Part of the BA in Language and Linguistic ScienceOpened in 2014-2015 alongside other existing language degree programmes
Italian Ab initio route
Use of target language
Language learning through content
Developing intercultural competence & critical thinking
The Role of Art in Italian SocietyPost Ab-initio Italian language module
Year 2 optional module
20 credits
Year long module
1 h workshop & 1 h seminar per week
UG Language Degree Programme
The Role of Art in Italian Society
The cohort:
Linguists: fast learners of Italian language
Mixed group: range of interests in different aspects of Italian society
Majority of students are not familiar with Italian art and heritage
Career focus is language and linguistics: content-based language course aimed to develop critical thinking Art is just one of many topics
Year 1 1. Italian language and Society (20)2. Grammar (20) & Ab Initio Language Skills (20)
Year 2 1. Italian language and Society II (20)2. Optional modules:
a) The Role of Art in Italian Society (20)b) Cinematic representations of modern Italy (20)
Year Abroad
Final Year 1. Italian language and Society III (20)2. Optional modules:
a) Translation methodology and practice – Italian (20)b) Mass media, culture and intellectuals in contemporary Italy (20)
UG Language Degree Programme
The Role of Art in Italian SocietyLearning Objectives
To develop language skills: to improve proficiency in Italian language
To develop critical thinking through the analysis of different aspects of modern Italian society
Specific content-based: - To acquire knowledge of Italian Art and its role in shaping Italian culture and history - To gain an understanding of government policies on heritage protection impact on the modern society
UG Language Degree Programme
The Role of Art in Italian SocietyCollaborative approach between module convenors
1. Art-related topics in an historical context (follow up from Year 1)2. Italian Society-related topics: case studies related to conservation issues in Italy
UG Language Degree Programme
The Role of Art in Italian Society
1. Content-based language course: general cultural awareness of Art (educated native speaker)
2. Specialist vocabulary related to History of Art and heritage protection: colours, shades, architectural elements, painting techniques, protection law vocabulary
3. Subject specific skills: critical thinking through class debates and essay analysis
4. Link with employability: Year Abroad work placement in Ravenna museum network
LSP: Italian for Art Historians
1. General language and communicative skills: in depth focus on Italian Art
2. Technical Vocabulary related to History of Art: colours, shades, architectural elements, painting techniques
3. Subject specific skills: translations of relevant texts provided by the HoA department (part of the BA programme)
4. Link with Employability: oral and written production as an Art Historian
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
The Role of Art in Italian Society1. General & Specialist language
2. Content teaching (History & History of Art and case studies)
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
1. General language and communicative skills
Italian for Art Historians
Learning transferable skills through art
1. Content-based language course
The Role of Art in Italian Society
Historical context to build general knowledge
The Role of Art in Italian Society
Authentic sources, newspapers, articles, videos
B2/C1
1. Content-based language course
Italian for Art Historians
La Cupola
La Volta
La Navata Centrale
Il Transetto
ARCHITETTURA
2. Technical vocabulary related to History of Art
ITALIAN
Singular: Il capitello IONICO
Plural: I capitelli IONICI
2. Specialist vocabulary related to History of Art and heritage protection in Italy
The Role of Art in Italian Society
3. Subject specific skills
Italian for Art Historians
Translation skills relevant to the BA programme in History of Art
3. Subject specific skills
The Role of Art in Italian Society
Class debates and essay writing on specific case studies
4. Link with employability
Italian for Art Historians
Role-play and speaking focusing on employability
The Role of Art in Italian Society
Learning skills and knowledge in preparation for the Year Abroad in Italy
4. Link with employability
OBSERVATIONS
Module Evaluation
REFLECTING on TEACHING PRACTICE:Feedback analysis
Tutor’s perspective
Students feel more confident about approaching original sources (awareness of specialist language and vocabulary)
Enhancing employability, self-confidence & overall self-esteem: develop or enhance ability to communicate in Italian; help for future studies and job applications or interviews
Deeper understanding of Italian culture (Art and Heritage protection as one of the key factors of contemporary Italy)
Students’ perspective (Feedback 2017-2019)
The module is really interesting and I loved how different it was to anything I've ever done before
I wish the was another art module to study
The module has been a very helpful way of picking up more specific art-related vocabulary
