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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "IT 203"
COURSE NAME: "Intensive Italian II"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2022
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Elena Grillo
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
6
PREREQUISITES:
This course, which is the equivalent of 201 + 202, carries 6 semester hours of credit. Prerequisite: Placement, IT 102 or IT 103
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course meets four times per week and covers the equivalent of a full year of intermediate language study (IT 201 and IT 202) in one semester. Designed for highly motivated students who wish to consolidate language skills in a short time. This course cannot be taken by students who have already completed IT 201 and/or IT 202.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
IT 203 covers the equivalent of a full year of intermediate language study (IT 201 and IT 202). The language is presented in a variety of authentic contexts including short stories, music, newspaper and magazine articles, and films. Class discussions are an important part of the course and participation is necessary to determine the final grade. Students will also give oral presentations and write compositions based on the topics discussed in class.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Assessment Tools:
Listening
· In-class listening activities and exams: Students listen to the instructor reading texts, usually from the required textbook or other material, the duration of which will be of at least 1000-1200 words. Students answer (in writing) to an increasing number of questions that test their comprehension of what they have heard.
Speaking
In- class oral activities and exams. Students are examined singularly and in pairs or in little groups. The type of tests are: conversations between the two students or the little groups, monolgues, role playing. The multiplicity of situations and the request to express personal opinions increase from elementary level to advanced level. Conversations, monologues and role playing are elicited by visual stimuli or questions from the instructor from a list known to the students.
Reading
· In-class activities and exams: Students read an increasing number of texts of increasing length, complexity and of different genres, ranging from public to personal opinions; from narrative to informative; from argumentative, and explicative, to cultural and academic. They answer in writing to several questions that test their comprehension of what they have read.
Writing
·Homework assignments and exams: Students answer written questions and produce written texts of increasing length, formality and complexity on topics of every day life, personal feelings, impressions, and professional experiences and opinions of common and social interest.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Textbook_New Italian Espresso intermediate and advanced | Maria Bali Giovanna Rizzo Lucian Ziglio | Alma Edizioni | 9788861826892 | | | | | |
| Workbook_New Italian Espresso intermediate and advanced | Maria Bali Giovanna Rizzo Lucian Ziglio | Alma Edizioni | 9788861825758 | | | | | |
| I verbi Italiani | Sonia Bailini Silvia Consonno | Alma Edizioni | 9788886440875 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 4 Quizzes | The four quizzes are designed to evaluate the student's knowledge of the grammar, vocabulary covered, their reading and listening comprehension, and written ability. (one quiz will be dropped) | 20% |
| Midterm Exam | The midterm exam is designed to evaluate the student's knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary covered up to this point, their reading and listening comprehension and written ability. | 15% |
| Final Exam | The final exam is designed to evaluate the student's knowledge of the grammar and the vocabulary covered, their reading and listening comprehension and written ability. | 20% |
| Compositions (2) | | 15% |
| Oral Proficiency (2) | In-class oral activities and 2 oral presentations. Students are examined singularly, in pairs and in a small groups. The types of tests are: conversations between the two students or the small groups, monologues, role-playing. Conversations, monologues and role-playing are elicited by visual stimuli or questions from instructor. | 15% |
| Class Partecipation and Homework | Students are expected to come prepared to class and participate in all activities. Active participation is crucial, since the learning process requires considerable practice. | 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:
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. The final exam period runs until May 4.
Regular attendance is an essential component of class participation. Students are allowed 8 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. Arriving in class with more than 5 minutes late will be considered half absence.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.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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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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SCHEDULE
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Week 1
Lezione 1_Ti ricordi?
Grammar: review articles, nouns and adjectives. Passato Prossimo vs Imperfetto. Direct, indirect and reflexive pronouns. Possessive adjectives and pronouns. Relative pronouns che and cui.
Communicative skills: introduce yourself. Talk about past events and memories.
Cultural contents: “Giovani negli anni Ottanta”_Young people of the 80’s.
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Week 2
Unit 2_Come va?
Grammar: Formal imperative and pronouns. Comparative and superlative of buono and bene. The verb servire. Nouns with irregular plural forms.
Communicative skills: talk about body parts and health.
Cultural contents: “Gli italiani tra buone e cattive abitudini”. Good and bad habits of Italian people.
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Week 3
Unit 3_Egregio Dottor. Quiz 1
Grammar: review of simple future. The pronouns la and le. The verbs bisogna and metterci. If clause zero conditional.
Communicative skills: talking about working world.
Cultural contents: “Italia, un paese di “Dottori”. Different uses of the word Dottore.
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Week 4
Lezione 4_Colpo di fulmine.
Grammar: mentre/durante. Stare per + infinitive. Passato prossimo of modal verbs. The conjunctions però, quindi, perché, mentre, quando.
Communicative skills: How to apologize. Telling an event in the past. Encourage somebody to tell an event in the past.
Cultural contents: “Le regole del primo appuntamento”. Speaking about first date rules.
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Week 5 Quiz 2
· Unit 5_Che sport ti piace?
Grammar: Present subjunctive. The comparative più….di/che. The adjective bello. Nouns ending in -tore and -ista.
Communicative skills: Speaking about sport. Express personal opinions.
Cultural contents: “Il calcio fiorentino”. A traditional kind of sport based in Florence.
· Unit 6_Do you speak Italian?
Intro to Trapassato prossimo pg. 80/83
Grammar: trapassato prossimo (pluperfect). Prima di + infinitive. Combined pronouns.
Communicative skills: telling past events that happened before other past events. Exploring foreign words used in Italy. Express joy, surprise, relief, agreement and disagreement.
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Week 6 First composition due
· Unit 6 _Cont. Pg. 84/86
· Unit 7_Vivere in città.
Grammar: past conditional. Ci and ne. Some pronominal verbs tenerci/volerci/spuntarla/piantarla/finirla).
Communicative skills: express regret for not realized events in the past. Express disapproval, hope, prohibition. Complaining. Express a preference. Indicate the geographical position of a place.
Cultural contents: “L’italiano nel mondo”. Speaking about Italian language in the world.
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Week 7
Unit 8_Made in Italy.
Grammar: Past subjunctive. Review present subjunctive. A patto che, purché, a condizione che + subjunctive.
Communicative skills: ask for or confirm an intention. Express feelings and moods.
Cultural contents: “Città emblematiche”. Exploring famous Italian cities.
Review Midterm Exam.
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Week 8 ORAL PRESENTATION 1
· Unit 9_Parole, parole, parole.
Grammar: Imperfect subjunctive. Indirect speech.
Communicative skills: give explanations about something. Starting a phone conversation. Refer somebody’s else words.
Cultural contents: “Gli stranieri in Italia”. Speaking about foreign people in Italy.
· Unit 11_La famiglia cambia faccia. Pg. 152/154
Grammar: sebbene, nonostante, malgrado, benché + subjunctive; anche se+ indicative. Special comparatives and superlatives. Fare+ infinitive. Impersonal forms of reflexive verbs.
Communicative skills: discussing, ask for and giving confirmation, say reasons for an idea…
Cultural contents: “Tu o lei”? general rules to use formal or informal speech.
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Week 9
· Unit 11_Cont. Pg. 155/157
· Unit 10_Invito alla lettura.
Grammar: Che io sappia+ subjunctive. Passive forms with essere and venire. Passato remoto. Presente storico.
Communicative skills: telling a book plot. Express interest or disinterest, a preference. Ask the reason of something and explain. Give suggestions.
Cultural contents: “Itinerario letterario del 900. The most important Italian novels of the 20th century.
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Week 10 Quiz 3
Nov. 1_National Holiday_NO CLASS
Unit 12_Feste e regali.
Grammar: Conditional imperfect used as future in the past. If clause (possibility).
Communicative skills: speaking about holidays in Italy. Formulate hypotheses. Speak about events that should have been happened.
Cultural contents: “Regali poco graditi”. Speaking about not appreciated presents people receive during holidays.
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Week 11 Second composition due
Unit 15_L’italiano oggi. Pg. 204/208
Grammar: the passive voice with andare. The subjunctive trapassato. If clauses, impossible hypotheses.
Communicative skills: speaking about linguistic mistakes. Formulate hypotheses in the past.
Cultural contents: “Errori e tic linguistici". Common mistakes Italian people make.
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Week 12
· Unit 13_ Italiani nella storia + Unit 15, pg. 210/212.
Grammar from unit 13: modal and temporal gerund. Placement of pronouns when using gerund. Impersonal functions of the third person plural.
From unit 15: Past gerund. Dopo + past infinitive.
Communicative skills: tell life of a historical figure. Tell about a travel.
Cultural contents: “Gli italiani che hanno fatto la storia”. Speaking about the most important Italian historical figures of Italy.
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Week 13 Quiz 4
Unit 14_Italia da scoprire.
Grammar: Prima che/ prima di. Indirect questions. Indirect speech with the principal clause in the past.
Communicative skills: ask indirect questions. Ask about the characteristic features of a place. Report what others said.
Cultural contents: “Stereotipi”. Speaking about stereotypes connected to the different regions of Italy.
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Week 14
Oral presentation II
Final review
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