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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "IT 301-2"
COURSE NAME: "Conversation and Composition"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Cocciolillo Berenice
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 15:00-16:15
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: Placement or IT 202 or permission of the instructor
OFFICE HOURS:
TTH 11:00-12:00
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to develop oral communication skills, while refining the student’s ability to write correctly in Italian. This is not a grammar course. Although we will review the more complex grammar structures as needed, students are expected to have a good grasp of the fundamentals of Italian grammar.
It is very important that students come well prepared to speak in class. This involves not only reading assignments carefully, but also planning in advance comments or questions about the material, along with the appropriate vocabulary. Students who just sit and listen passively and do not contribute anything will receive a low class participation grade. This is not a lecture course; it should be viewed almost like a performance.
It is very common to find students of various levels in a course like this. Please do not compare yourself to others. In assigning a grade, the professor will take into consideration the progress that each student has made by the end of the term.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Contemporary texts (including at least one film) will provide the basis for class discussions geared toward expanding vocabulary. Topics of discussion will reflect various aspects of modern Italy as well as current events. Students will be asked to express themselves in a variety of ways including writing compositions, summarizing articles, and doing oral presentations.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successfully completing this course, students will possess the ability to:
- Discuss a variety of topics using complex grammatical structures, correct syntax, and appropriate vocabulary;
- Comprehend the general meaning of advanced-level texts;
- Produce written texts of varying length, using complex grammatical structures, correct syntax, and sophisticated vocabulary;
- Recognize various styles and registers and distinguish between spoken and written usage.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| STRATEGIE DI SCRITTURA | LUCIA CINI | BONACCI EDITORE | 88-7573-348-1 | | | | | |
| LA PROVA ORALE 2 | T.MARIN | EDILINGUA | 960-7706-25-0 | | | | | |
| ESSENTIAL ITALIAN GRAMMAR IN PRACTICE | MARCO MEZZADRI | GUERRA EDIZIONI | 88-7715-434-9 | | | | | |
| SCONTRO DI CIVILTA' PER UN ASCENSORE A PIAZZA VITTORIO | AMARA LAKHOUS | E/O | 88-7641-716-8 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Class participation, preparation, and homework | Regular participation in class, daily readings and homework assignments | 20 |
| Oral presentations | Two 10-15 oral presentations (with a vocabulary list) | 20 |
| Compositions | Compositions and other writing assignments, rewrites | 20 |
| Midterm exam | | 20 |
| Final exam | | 20 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork 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
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:
Students are expected 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 unjustified absences. Additional absences will lower the class participation grade considerably.
Make sure your travel plans do not interfere with the class schedule.
If should you miss a class, please contact another student to find out what was covered that day so that you will be prepared for the next class.
DURING CLASS, PLEASE DO NOT:
- leave the room as it is distracting to the professor and to your classmates;
- answer your cell phone or send text messages ;
- use your computer for anything not related to the class (eg. Facebook)
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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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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE PROFESSOR’S DISCRETION.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE TWO FRIDAY MAKEUP CLASSES: SEPTEMBER 21 AND OCTOBER 12.
Week 1
4-6 September
Introduzione al corso
Presentazioni
Analisi livelli di partenza
Composizione 1 “ Mi presento”
Week 2
11-13 September
Strategie di scrittura
La lettera amichevole
La lettera ufficiale
Discussione in classe da “La prova orale”
Consegnare la composizione 1
Week 3
18 - 20 - 21 September
Strategie di scrittura
Regole di comportamento
Discussione in classe da “La prova orale”
Consegnare il lavoro scritto 2
Week 4
25 - 27 September
Visione del corto “Red Pause”
Attività relative al corto
Consegnare il lavoro scritto 3
Week 5
2 - 4 October
Discussione sul problema della immigrazione
Lettura articoli di giornali
Discussione in classe da “La prova orale”
Week 6
9 - 11 - 12 October
Strategie di scrittura
Descrizione naturale
Discussione in classe da “La prova orale”
Presentazione orale 1
Consegnare lavoro scritto 4
Week 7
16 - 18 October
Consegnare lavoro scritto 5
Midterm Review
October 16: MIDTERM
Week 8
23 - 25 October
Strategie di scrittura
Descrizione tecnica
Discussione in classe da “La prova orale”
Week 9
30 October
Strategie di scrittura
Relazione di viaggio
Canzone, attività relative alla canzone
Consegnare lavoro scritto 6
Week 10
6 -8 November
Strategie di scrittura
Articolo di costume
Discussione in classe da “La prova orale”
Consegnare lavoro scritto 7
Week 11
13 - 15 November
Strategie di scrittura
Il saggio
Discussione in classe da “La prova orale”
Consegnare lavoro scritto 8
Week 12
20 November
Attività su un articolo di giornale
Presentazione orale 2
Consegnare lavoro scritto 9
Week 13
27 - 29 November
Visione di un film
Riflessioni e recensione sul film
Week 14
4 - 6 December
Final Review
9 - 14 December Final Examinations
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