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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "IT 301"
COURSE NAME: "Advanced Grammar and Conversation"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2019
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Federica Capoferri
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 6:00-7:15 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: Placement or IT 202 or permission of the instructor (As of Fall 2022: Placement or IT 202 with a grade of C or above or permission by the Instructor)
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to help students gain fluency and confidence in speaking while reviewing the advanced structures of Italian grammar. Contemporary literary and journalistic texts offer an introduction to Italian culture and provide the basis for class discussions geared toward expanding vocabulary and reinforcing the idiomatic use of the language.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Contemporary texts will provide the basis for class discussions geared toward expanding vocabulary and reviewing advanced grammar structures such as congiuntivo, periodo ipotetico, passato remoto. Topics of discussion will reflect various aspects of modern Italy as well as current events. Students will be asked to express themselves in a variety of ways including writing compositions, summarizing articles, and doing oral presentations.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
- Discuss a variety of topics using complex grammatical structures, correct syntax, and appropriate vocabulary;
- Comprehend the general meaning of advanced-level texts;
- Produce written texts of varying length, using complex grammatical structures, correct syntax, and sophisticated vocabulary;
- Recognize various styles and registers and distinguish between spoken and written usage.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Caleidoscopio italiano. Uno sguardo sull'Italia attraverso i testi letterari: B1-C1 | S. Bertoni, B. Cauzzo, G. Debetto | Loescher | 9788820136765 | | | | | |
| Grammatica avanzata della lingua italiana. Con esercizi | S.Nocchi, R. Tartaglione | Alma | 9788889237281 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Class participation and homework | Students are required to actively participate to class conversations and activities. PLEASE NOTE THAT I-PHONE AND COMPUTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN CLASS. STUDENTS WHO WILL DISREGARD THIS RULE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE CLASSROOM.
Students are required to turn their homework each class (at the beginning). Any late submission will result in 2 pts taken off from this portion of your grade. More than 2 missed home-assignments (on the due date) will result in a 0 in this portion of your grade. | 20% |
| In-class compositions (2) | In class compositions on one of the topics discussed in class. NO MAKE UP | 15% |
| Oral presentation | 10 minutes presentations on a GIVEN TOPIC (from the book Caleidoscopio). | 5% |
| Midterm exam | In-class exam composed of :1) grammar (exercises on the language structures reviewed in class) 2 cultural questions on materials covered in class 3) short composition | 20% |
| Final exam | In-class CUMULATIVE exam composed of :1) grammar (exercises on the language structures reviewed in class) 2 cultural questions on materials covered in class 3) short composition | 25% |
| Quizzes (2) | 2 QUIZZES on advanced grammar stuctures. NO MAKE UP. At the end of the semester there will be a make up quiz for all the class (the lowest grade on quizzes will be dropped). | 15% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are expected to come prepared to class and participate in all activities. Active participation is crucial, since the learning process requires considerable practice. Regular attendance is an essential component of class participation. Students are allowed three unjustified absences. Additional absences will lower the class participation grade considerably.
Make sure your travel plans do not interfere with the class schedule.
If you should miss a class, please contact another student to find out what was covered that day so that you will be prepared for the next class.
DURING CLASS, PLEASE DO NOT:
- leave the room as it is distracting to the professor and to your classmates;
- answer your cell phone, read or send text messages;
- use your computer for anything not related to the class (e.g. Facebook)
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Please check MyJCU daily for homework assignments and handouts. Instructor can make changes to the schedule.
MAKE UP DAYS: February 15 and March 8
Week 1
Introduction to the Course.
In-class writing activity: "About Me".
Grammar Review: Past Perfect and Imperfect
Week 2
Caleidoscopio italiano. Cap. 1 "Quale italiano?"
Grammar Practice: Past Perfect and Imperfect
Week 3
Caleidoscopio italiano. Cap. 1 "Quale italiano?"
Grammar Practice: Trapassato Prossimo
FEBRUARY 6TH EVENING: screening Il principe di Ostia Bronx (R; Passerini, 2017), followedby a round tablewith the director: MANDATORY/
Week 4
Caleidoscopio italiano. Cap.2
Grammar Practice: Passato remoto
Friday: Composition 1
Week 5
Caleidoscopio italiano. Cap. 2
Grammar Practice: gerundio and infinitive.
Week 6
Quiz 1
Caleidoscopio italiano: Cap. 3
Grammar Review: Present and Past Subjunctive
Week 7
Caleidoscopio italiano. Cap. 4.
Grammar: Imperfect and PlusPerfect subjunctive.
Midterm Review
MIDTERM EXAM (March 8)
SPRING BREAK
Week 8 .
Caleidoscopio italiano. Cap. 4
Grammar Practice: Consecutio temporum
Week 9
Screening an Italian movie (TBA)
Discussion of the movie.
Week 10
Caleidoscopio Italiano. Cap. 5
Grammar Review: Subordinate Clauses
Oral Presentations
Week 11
Oral Presentations
Caleidoscopio italiano. Cap 5
Grammar Review: Subordinate Clauses
QUIZ 2
Week 12
Caleidoscopio italiano Cap 6
Grammar Practice/ indirect speech
Week 13
In-class composition 2
Caleidoscopio italiano
MAKE UP QUIZ
Week 14
Final Review
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
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