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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
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

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.

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.
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
TEXTBOOK:
NONE
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
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.
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.

SCHEDULE

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