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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "IT 102-1"
COURSE NAME: "Introductory Italian II (Note: This course carries 4 semester hours of credit)"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Siddu Pilia Gina
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 16:30-18:20
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
60
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
This course carries 3 semester hours of credit. Prerequisite: Placement or IT 101(As of Fall 2022: Placement or IT 101 with a grade of C or above)
OFFICE HOURS:
Tutoring Center Office Hours
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of IT 101. This course aims at developing and reinforcing the language skills acquired in Introductory Italian I, while placing special emphasis on oral communication.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The student will learn how to use verbally and in writing the Future Tense, Passato Prossimo and Imperfetto, Direct and Indirect pronouns, Imperative, and Present Conditional.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completing this course, students will possess the ability to:
- understand written and spoken Italian, through the knowledge of simple structures. Situations will be varied, but general and such as to require an interchange of every day information and routine tasks.
- participate in simple, direct conversations on generally predictable topics related to daily activities and personal environment.
- satisfy simple personal needs and social demands to survive in the target language culture
- comprehend the general meaning and some details of texts on familiar topics
- produce brief texts on topics of personal interests and social needs, primarily in the present, past, future and conditional
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TEXTBOOK:
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
3 tests | | 20% |
Midterm Exam | | 20% |
Oral Exam | | 15% |
Final Exam | | 25% |
Attendance, Participation & Homework | | 20% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
A: Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge 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.
B: This 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.
C: This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
D: This 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.
F: This 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 supposed 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. Make sure your travel plans do not interfere with the class schedule.
Students are allowed three (four if it’s an eight-credit course) unjustified absences. The final grade will be lowered by 3 points for each additional absence. With more than 7 absences, the student will get an F for class participation and may fail the course.
Make-ups: The Midterm and Final Exam and Tests can only be made up with approval from the Dean of Academic Affairs (Please see the John Cabot University 2006-2008 Catalog, p. 57-58). |
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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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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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Week 1 Introduzione al corso
Review - Vocabulary aquisition to survive in Rome
Week 2 Review and Vocabulary (cont') - Passato Prossimo and Passato Prossimo of Reflexive Verbs
Week 3 Lesson 1 - La mia infanzia - Imperfetto
Imperfetto Vs. Passato Prossimo
Video: Da bambino
Discussion on a scene from 'Ladri di biciclette' using Imperfetto and Passato Prossimo.
Song by Gino Paoli 'C'era una volta una gatta'
Writing an email to a friend 'Che cosa ho fatto in Italia fino ad oggi'.
Week 4 Discussion on a scene from 'Caro Diario' using Imperfetto e Passato Prossimo.
Roma com'e' e com'era.
Visit to Museo di Trastevere.
Composition on your hometown.
Test 1
Week 5 Lesson 2 - Facciamo una festa!
Pronomi diretti
Le feste e le tradizioni in Italia
Week 6 Power Point Presentation
Accordo Participio Passato - Pronomi diretti
Week 7 Ripasso per midterm
Midterm Exam
Week 8 Lesson 3 - Tornerò a casa
Il Futuro
Parlare dei progetti per il futuro
Week 9 Di che segno sei?
Song by Lucio Battisti 'Io vivrò senza te'
Video: Che cosa faranno queste persone nei prossimi giorni?
Test 2
Week 10 Lesson 4 - I regali di Natale di Gianna
I Pronomi Indiretti - Verbi che usano i Pronomi Indiretti
Video: Che cosa preferiscono queste persone?
Week 11 Il verbo Piacere
Anche a me / neanche a me
Le preferenze per l'abbigliamento
Week 12 Lesson 5 - Che cosa vorresti fare dopo l'università?
Il Condizionale presente
Video: Che cosa farebbero queste persone?
Test 3
Week 13 Lesson 6 - Non fumare!
L'Imperativo - L'Imperativo con i pronomi diretti e indiretti
Song by Vasco Rossi 'Quanti anni hai'
Week 14 Power Point presentation
Ripasso finale
FINAL EXAM
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