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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "IT 102"
COURSE NAME: "Introductory Italian II (Summer - This course carries three semester hours of credit.)"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Summer Session II 2014
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Angela Eliseo
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: MTWTH 2:00 PM 3:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: Placement or IT 101
OFFICE HOURS: before and after class, by appointment
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:

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, and future.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Listening

  • In-class listening activities: Students will listen to the instructor and to recorded texts the duration of which will be at least 250 words. Students will have to answer (orally and in writing) an increasing number of questions that test their comprehension of what they have heard.

Speaking

  • In-class oral activities and exams: Students will be examined singularly and in pairs. The type of tests will be: conversation between two students, monologues, role playing. The multiplicity of situations and the request to express personal opinions will increase from elementary level to advanced level. Conversations, monologues and role playing will be elicited by visual stimuli, texts, or questions from the instructor.

Reading

  • In-class activities and exams: Students will have to read an increasing number of texts of increasing length, complexity and of different genres. They will have to answer in writing several questions that test their comprehension of what they have read.

Writing

  • Homework assignments and exams: Students will have to answer written questions and produce written texts of increasing length, formality and complexity on topics of every day life.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Spazio Italia 2Tomassini, DiacoLoesher978-88-201-3349-8     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
4 Tests 25%
Oral proof 1Dialogues, prepared and improvised, with another student10%
Oral presentation 10%
Global oral proficiencyAssessed in everyday class activities5%
Final exam 30%
Homework 10%
Participation 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 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 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 (3) 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                

Materials provided in class;

Review of present tense of regular and irregular verbs, direct object pronouns, use of verb “piacere”

Vocabulary: daily life, introduce yourself and ask about others, express your preferences, what you like and what you don’t.

 

Unit 2 “Che cosa conosci dell’Italia?”

Review of passato prossimo; Indirect object pronouns

Vocabulary: describe what you did during a weekend/holiday; exchange ideas about monuments, history, places you visited. Read a biography and say something about your own bio.

 

 

·         Week 2

Unit 3 “Dove vorresti andare in vacanza?” (only page 36-38)

Use of “vorrei”. Vocabulary: talk about trips you plan to do together.

 

Unit 4 “Dove vi siete incontrati?”

Passato prossimo of verbi riflessivi; direct object pronouns with past tense. The adjective “bello”.

Vocabulary: what did you d last night? How did you meet? Ask and answer. Free time.

 

Test 1 – Tuesday July 8

 

·         Week 3

 

Unit 6 “Ti senti bene?”

Imperative form (informal)

Vocabulary: say how you are feeling, give suggestions to someone else. Give directions.

 

Unit 5 “Che cosa stai cucinando?”

Stare + gerundio;

Vocabulary: food, menu, recipes. “molto”/ “poco” / “troppo”

 

Test 2 – Tuesday July 15

Oral proof  - Thursday July 17

 

 

·         Week 4

Unit 7 “Ti ricordi com’era?”

Imperfect tense (imperfetto)

Vocabulary: your childhood, describing people and places in the past

 

Unit 8 “Che cosa è successo?”

“Imperfetto” vs. “passato prossimo”

Descrive a past situation, with causes and consequences and details. Write a story in the past.

 

Test 3 – Tuesday July 22

 

·         Week 5

                Unit 10 “Che progetti hai?”

                Basics of Future tense (indicativo futuro semplice)

                Review

 

Test 4 – Tuesday July 29

Oral presentation – Wednesday July 31

 

 

FINAL EXAM -  August 1