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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "IT 201"
COURSE NAME: "Intermediate Italian I"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session I 2013
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Biazzo Curry Corrada
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 16:00-18:00
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: Placement into IT 201 through the JCU placement test, or IT 102 with a grade of C or above
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course focuses on consolidating the student's ability to use Italian effectively. Emphasis is given to grammar review and vocabulary expansion.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Italian 201, which is conducted only in Italian, is designed to review and study in-depth the following grammar points: pronomi personali diretti, indiretti e combinati, pronomi e aggettivi possessivi, aggettivi comparativi e superlativi, differenza tra imperfetto e passato prossimo; condizionale presente; trapassato prossimo, futuro, condizionale passato, congiuntivo presente e passato, indicativo vs. congiuntivo, imperativo, verbi impersonali, aggettivi e pronomi indefiniti. Class discussion is an important part of the course and participation is necessary to determine the final grade.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completing this course, students will possess the ability to:
-Understand written and spoken Italian at the intermediate level
-Participate in conversations on a variety of topics using present, past, conditional, future and subjunctive
-Ask for and obtain information
-Express opinions, feelings, needs, approval and disapproval
-Comprehend the general meaning and details of intermediate level texts.
-Produce brief texts on a variety of topics using present, past, future, conditional, imperative.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Da capo, 7th edition | Morena, Melucci, Moneti, Lazzarino | Heinle Cengage Learning | 978-0-495-79762-3 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 2 Tests | | 25% |
| Oral Proficiency | | 25% |
| Homework, attendance and participation | | 25% |
| Final Exam | | 25% |
-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:
Students are expected to come prepared to class and participate in all activities. Active participation is crucial, since the learning process equires considerable practice.
Regular attendance is an essential component of class participation. Students are allowed three unjustified absences. The final grade will be lowered by 2 points for each additional absence.
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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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May 20-21: Ripasso.
Da capo 3: Struttura I, II, IV.
May 22-23: Da capo 3: Lettura.
Da capo 4: Struttura IV.
May 27-28: Da capo 4: Struttura II, III, V.
May 29-30: Da capo 4: Lettura. Da capo 5: Lettura.
Da capo 5: Struttura I, II.
Test 1
June 3-4: Da capo 5: Lettura.
Da capo 6: Struttura I, II.
June 5-6: Da capo 6: Struttura III, IV, V.
Lettura. Film.
June 10-11: Da capo 7: Struttura I, II.
June 12-13: Da capo 7: Lettura.
Test 2.
June 17-18: Da capo 8: Struttura I, II.
Lettura. Film.
June 19-20: Ripasso. Esame orale.
June 21: Esame finale.
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