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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "IT 202-1"
COURSE NAME: "Intermediate Italian II"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2020
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Elisa Marani
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 6:00 PM 7:15 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: Placement or IT 201 (As of Fall 2022: Placement or IT 201 with a grade of C or above)
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of IT 201. While continuing the review of grammar, the course emphasizes the development of reading and composition skills. Short stories, newspaper articles, and films supplement the textbook.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course concentrates on consolidating specific communicative tasks, including stating opinions and constructing hypotheses, in both speaking and writing. Specialized vocabulary is expanded and appropriate variables in register are introduced in expository writing and conversation.
The course is designed to review and study in depth the following grammar items:
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Subjunctive mode: present, past, imperfect, and trapassato: Indicative Vs. Subjunctive
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Passato Remoto
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Formal Imperative
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Past and present Conditional
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If clause (periodo ipotetico)
Passive voice, impersonal forms, and Si passivante
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Relative pronouns
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Gerundio and Infinitive
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completing this course, students will possess the ability to:
Understand written and spoken Italian at the upper intermediate level
Participate in complex conversations on a variety of topics, using present, Past,
Conditional, Subjunctive, and Future.
Ask for and obtain information in a variety of settings
Express opinions, feelings, needs, approval and disapproval
Comprehend the general meaning and details of upper-intermediate level texts
Produce written texts on a variety of topics, using present, past, conditional, and future tenses
Understand and use the subjunctive mood
Express possibility and impossibility
Make conjectures
Ask for and obtain information in a variety of settings of upper-intermediate level texts
Produce written texts on a variety of topics, using present, past, conditional, and future
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Percorso Italia livello B1 B2 | Giuseppe Patota Norma Romanelli | Garzanti Linguistica | 978 8848040426 | | Contiene CD Rom con versione digitale del libro e tracce audio in Mp3 | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 2 Tests | | 20 % |
| Midterm | | 15 % |
| Participation and Homework | | 10 % |
| Final Exam | | 25 % |
| 2 Oral Presentations | | 20% |
| 2 Compositions | | 10 % |
-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:
A continuation of IT 201. While continuing the review of grammar, the course emphasizes the development of reading and composition skills. Short stories, newspaper articles, and films supplement the textbook.
Students are supposed to come prepared to class and participate in all activities. Active participation is crucial, as the learning process requires considerable practice. Regular attendance is an essential component of class participation. Students are allowed two (2) unjustified absences. The final grade will be lowered by 2 points for each additional absence. Make sure your travel plans do not interfere with the class schedule.
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. Students who are 5 or more minutes late to class will be counted tardy. Students will receive two "free tardies". These provide for valid reasons. A third tardy in a class will constitute an absence.
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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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Settimana
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Lunedì
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Mercoledì
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I
Unità 1
Funzioni comunicative: Raccontare eventi passati
(Passato prossimo verbi regolari e irregolari)
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20 Gennaio
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23
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II
Unità 2
Funzioni comunicative: Raccontare abitudini passate
(Imperfetto indicativo)
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27
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29
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III
Unità 3
Funzioni comunicative: Descrivere un'esperienza, fare paragoni, esprimere un giudizio di valore
(Comparativo-Superlativo-Aggettivi)
Unità 4
Funzioni comunicative: Esprimere desideri, speranze, possibilità
(Condizionale presente)
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3 Febbraio
10
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5
Composition I
12 Test 1
14 Make-up day for Monday, April 13
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IV
Unità 5
Funzioni comunicative: Descrivere lo svolgimento di un'azione
(Gerundio presente-Congiuntivo presente)
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17
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19
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V
Unità 6
Funzioni comunicative: Esprimere obbligo e necessità
(Imperativo informale; verbi: occorre, bisogna, è necessario; Trapassato prossimo)
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24
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26
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VI
Unità 7
Funzioni comunicative: Parlare del futuro; esprimere stati d'animo; esprimere ipotesi reali; parlare di progetti non realizzati.
(Futuro semplice; Congiuntivo presente; periodo ipotetico della realtà; Condizionale composto)
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2 Marzo
Midterm Exam
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4
(9-11 Spring Break)
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VII
Unità 7
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16
Oral Presentation I
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18
Composition II
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VIII
Unità 8
Funzioni comunicative: Dare consigli in modo formale; protestare e scusarsi; parlare al telefono; scrivere una lettera di reclamo.
(Imperativo formale; Congiuntivo passato)
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23
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25
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IX
Unità 9
Funzioni comunicative: Dire la propria opinione su un film; leggere recensioni; Esprimere un' ipotesi.
(Congiuntivo imperfetto; periodo ipotetico possibilità)
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30
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1 Aprile
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X
Unità 10
Funzioni comunicative: Parlare di libri; esprimere dubbio, supposizione, fare obiezione, esprimere accordo
(Connettivi e passato remoto)
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6
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8
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XI
Unità 11
Funzioni comunicative: Riassumere informazioni; leggere un testo espositivo; esprimere il proprio punto di vista su un argomento di attualità
(Connettivi concessivi; forma passiva)
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13
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15
Test 2
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XII
Unità 12
Funzioni comunicative: Esprimere ipotesi non realizzabili; riferire quanto detto da altri
(Congiuntivo trapassato; periodo ipotetico irrealtà; discorso indiretto)
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20
Oral Presentation II
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22
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XIII
Unità 12
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27
Final Review
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29
Last day of classes
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