Italian language courses 2012/2013 - starting 17/9

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NOTICE TO ICTP SCIENTISTS, STAFF AND FAMILY MEMBERS

ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES AT ICTP - ACADEMIC YEAR  2012/2013

STARTING ON MONDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2012

ICTP organizes free Italian language courses throughout the academic year,
open to its own visitors and scientists, staff and family members.  These
courses are also available to visitors or persons connected to the
organizations taking part in the Collaboration Protocol between the Comune
and Province of Trieste and the scientific institutions, up to the
available capacity. The non-ICTP participants will be asked a
participation fee. The courses are given by a professional teacher with
broad experience in teaching to persons from many different countries and
cultures, and take place at ICTP in the Leonardo Building, normally in the
L. Stasi Seminar Room.

 Five types of courses are organized:

 A - 50 hours over 3 months, for absolute beginners. After a completed
course, a person should have an understanding of basic Italian.

B1 - 50 hours over the academic year, medium level, with a need to acquire
a better understanding and command of Italian.

B2 - 50 hours over the academic year, advanced level, with a need to
acquire a better understanding and command of Italian.

C1 - 30 hours conversation class, basic level, for the purpose of
practicing and improvement.  Some skills, like course A, normally
required.

C2 - 30 hours conversation class,  medium to advanced level.

 Participants will have to pay for the books used in the classes,
available from the teacher.

 Participants having attended 75% of the classes in course A, or 60% in
course B, may receive an attendance certificate with details about the
education and training received.

For the academic year 2012/2013, courses will start on Monday, 17
September 2012.
The foreseen weekly timetable is:

 Course A (3 lessons/week, 50 hours each course - Monday, Wednesday,
Friday: 8.30 - 10.00) - Organized three times a year, starting:
September-January- March.

Course B1  (1 lesson/week - Tuesday : 8.30 - 10.00)

Course B2  (1 lesson/week -  Thursday: 8.30 - 10.00)

Course C1 (1 lesson/week - Monday, 12.30 - 13.30)

Course C2 (1 lesson/week - Monday, 13.30 - 14.30)

It is possible to join the continuing classes (B, C1 and C2) during the
year; it is advisable to start A as planned.

 For further information or registration, please contact the teacher,
Prof. A. de Marchi via e-mail at "italian at ictp.it".