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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "IT 202-2"
COURSE NAME: "Intermediate Italian II"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall Semester 2012
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Capoferri Federica
HOURS: TTH 13:30-14:45
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:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to review and study in-depth the following grammar points: verb tenses in the indicative and subjunctive moods, sequence of tenses, “if” clauses, the imperative, relative pronouns, passive and impersonal forms, indefinite adjectives and pronouns, indirect discourse, and the use of prepositions and conjunctions. The 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.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The course is designed to review and study in-depth the following grammar points: verb tenses in the indicative and subjunctive moods, sequence of tenses, “if” clauses, the imperative, relative pronouns, passive and impersonal forms, indefinite adjectives and pronouns, indirect discourse, and the use of prepositions and conjunctions. The 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.
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, and future tenses

 *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
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Percorso Italia B1 B2 (Corso multimediale di italiano per stranieriGiuseppe Patota, Norma RomanelliDe Agostini ScuolaISBN 978-88-6964-325-5     
Gramm.it” for English –speakersIacovoni-Persiano-Fiorentino BonacciISBN 978-88-7573-430-5      
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
quizzes  30%
Midterm exam 25%
Oral presentation 10%
class partecipation 10%  
final exam 25%

-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.Students are allowed three (four if it’s an eight-credit course) 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.
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 

Presentazioni

Ripasso tempi del condizionale.

  

 Week 2

 

Ripasso congiuntivo presente.                                    

Ripasso congiuntivo passato.

 

 

 Week 3 

 

       Unità 9 Andiamo al cinema?    

Dire la propria opinione su un film.

Congiuntivo imperfetto.

 

 

         QUIZ 1

 Week 4 

 

Leggere una recensione.

Pronome relativo che.

 

Esprimere un’ipotesi.

Periodo ipotetico della possibilità. Formazione degli avverbi in –mente.     

 

        Unità 10 Letture e lettori

Parlare di libri. Esprimere dubbi o supposizioni.

Uso del futuro.  Connettivi.

 

                       

 Week 5 

   QUIZ 2

     Leggere un testo argomentativi.

Pronome relativo cui.                    

   

 

 Week 6 

 

Leggere un testo narrativo.

Passato remoto.

                  

 

Composizione in classe     

             

 Week 7 

 

Ripasso per il midterm            

 

 MIDTERM

 Week 8 

 

Unità 11 Italiani           

Esprimere la propria opinione.

Conettivi con il congiuntivo e l’indicativo.

  

Esprimere un contrasto.

Pronome relativo il quale.

           

 

 Week 9 

 

Leggere un testo espositivo.

Forma passiva.         

Forma passiva cont.         

 

 

 Week 10 

  Unità 12  L’italiano per tutti

Parlare dell’apprendimento di una lingua straniera.

Congiuntivo trapassato.    

Esprimere ipotesi non realizzabili.

Periodo ipotetico dell’irrealtà.         

 

 

 Week 11 

 

 

Attività sul periodo ipoetico.             

 

   QUIZ 3

 

 Week 12 

 

Riferire quanto detto da altri.

Discorso indiretto.

 

Pronome relativo Chi.

Attività extra.

 

 Week 13

 

Composizione in classe

Oral presentations

 Week 14

                         

Final Review