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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "IT 202-1"
COURSE NAME: "Intermediate Italian II"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2014
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Rosa Filardi
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
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:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of It 201. While continuing the review of grammar, the course emphasizes the development of reading and composition skills. Prerequisite: Placement or it 201
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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
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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
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| PERCORSO ITALIA B1-B2 / Grammar for English Speakers | G.PATOTA, N. ROMANELLI / GRUPPO CSC | DE AGOSTINI / BONACCI | 978-88-480-4042-6 / 978-88-7573-430-5 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
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| 3 tests | | 20% |
| Midterm | | 20% |
| Final exam | | 20% |
| Oral proficiency | | 15% |
| Participation & Homework | | 15% |
| Written compositions | | 10% |
-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 cour
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:
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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 two absences. The final grade will be lowered by 1 points for each additional absence. Make sure your travel plans do not interfere with the class schedule.
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| Please refer to the university catalog for the attendance and absence 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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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE PROFESSOR’S DISCRETION
Week 1
Presentazioni. Test d ingresso
Ripasso del condizionale presente
Week 2
Ripasso del condizionale passato
Ripasso del congiuntivo presente.
Week 3
Ripasso del congiuntivo presente (cont.)
Ripasso del Congiuntivo passato.
Test 1
Week 4
Unità 9 Andiamo al cinema?
Esprimere la propria opinione su un film.
Congiuntivo imperfetto.
Leggere una recensione.
Pronome relativo che.
Esprimere un’ipotesi
Periodo ipotetico della possibilità. Formazione degli avverbi in –mente.
Week 5
Unità 10 Letture e lettori
Parlare di libri. Esprimere dubbi o supposizioni.
Uso del futuro. Connettivi.
Week 6
Test 2
Leggere un testo argomentativo.
Pronome relativo cui.
Leggere un testo narrativo.
Week 7
Leggere un testo narrativo (cont.)
Unità 11 Italiani
Esprimere la propria opinione.
Conettivi con il congiuntivo e l’indicativo.
Week 8
Unità 11 cont.
Esprimere un contrasto.
Pronome relativo il quale.
Midterm
Week 9
Unità 11 cont.
Leggere un testo espositivo.
Forma passiva.
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 ipotetico.Test 3
Week 12
Riferire quanto detto da altri
Discorso indiretto.
Week 13
Pronome relativo Chi.
Oral presentation
Week 14
Final review
FINAL EXAM
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