Ateneo - UPO

Bases of linguistic knowledge of written and spoken Italian.Knowledge of geography on various territorial scales and of contemporary history.In-depth study of topics Socio-economic order.

Teacher materials made available on the DIR website (Didattica In Rete)

In line with the TOLC-SU entry requirements, this course aims to consolidate students' linguistic and critical skills. The primary objective is to develop full autonomy in comprehending complex texts and a rigorous mastery of Italian grammatical and syntactic structures. The course provides the methodological tools to address and overcome any previous gaps in text comprehension and linguistic accuracy, ensuring the necessary standards for university-level studies.

Enrolment in the first year of the degree course in Tourism Development Policy and Management

For the fulfillment of the aforementioned Additional Educational Obligations (OFA), students are required, upon activating their institutional email account, to access the DIR e-learning platform in order to attend the designated lectures and subsequently undergo a proficiency assessment.

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/servicesstudents-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

The Additional Educational Obligations (OFA) in Italian Proficiency shall be deemed fulfilled through one of the following alternative pathways:·        Retaking the TOLC-SU Exam: successfully re-sitting the official test and achieving the required minimum passing score;·        DIR Assessment Test: passing the final evaluation exam available on the designated course page within the DIR e-learning platform.

Practice in Italian.
Texts with an economic, legal and social content.
Carrying out exercises on the model of the TOLC test SU.
Insights into geography at different territorial scales.
Insights into contemporary history.
Treatment of socio-economic and cultural issues.

Students must be able to face the courses of study with greater confidence in the various disciplines taught in Italian.
Deepen the knowledge of general culture in the historical, geographical and socio-economic fields.