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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "IT 201-2"
COURSE NAME: "Intermediate Italian I"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2015
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Gina Siddu Pilia
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 4:30 PM 5:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: Placement, IT 102, or IT 103 (As of Fall 2022: Placement or IT 102 with a grade of C or above)
OFFICE HOURS:
Foreign language Resource Center, Tiber campus, 1st floor from 10:00am to 3:00 pm
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of IT 102. This course focuses on consolidating the student’s ability to use Italian effectively. Emphasis is given to grammar review and vocabulary expansion. Selected readings and films acquaint students with contemporary Italy.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Italian 201, which is conducted solely in Italian, is designed to review and study in-depth the following grammar points:
- Direct, Indirect, and reflexive Pronouns.
- Verbs with irregular Present tense.
- Verbs with irregular Past Participle.
- Use of the auxiliary verbs Essere and Avere.
- Use of Passato Prossimo and Imerfect.
- Definite article with geographic names, and after senza and con.
- Use of prepositions.
- Plus-quam-perfect (Trapassato Prossimo).
- Simple and combined Conditional.
- Reflexive verbs.
- Combined pronouns.
- Imperative with pronouns.
- Pronominal verbs.
- Impersonal forms and Si impersonal.
- Relative pronouns.
- Simple and combined Future.
- Present and Past Subjunctive.
- Conjunctions
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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, Imperative, and Subjunctive tenses.
- 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, and Subjunctive.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Spazio Italia Lvello B1 vol. 3 | Tommasini, Diaco | Loesher | 978-88-201-3350-4 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Midterm Exam | | 25% |
| 2 Oral presentations | | 30% |
| Final Exam | | 30% |
| Homework & Participation | Students are asked to attend the Italian Conversation Table once a week for 12 weeks 45 minutes each session. | 15% |
-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.
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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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SCHEDULE
WEEK 1
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Functions / notions
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Italian Culture
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Verb forms
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Describe people and personality
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Stereotypes of Italians
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Verbs with irregular present tense
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Invariable / independent / irregular nouns
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Words and expressions to describe a person
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Introducing people in formal and informal situations
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Schools and Universities for the study of Italian Language
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Verbs with irregular past participle
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Direct, indirect, reflexive pronouns
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Professions
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WEEK 2
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Functions / notions
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Italian Culture
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Verb forms
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Tell a personal experience
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Dante Alighieri
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Use of the auxiliary verbs Essere and Avere with Passato Prossimo.
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Hobbies
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Talk about the experience of learning Italian
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A poem by Dante Alighieri
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Video: Why do you study Italian?
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Personality test and Italian social network
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WEEK 3
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Functions / notions
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Italian Culture
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Verb forms
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Talk about a town
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Regions, provinces, and municipalities in Italy
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Use of Passato Prossimo and Imperfect
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Definite articles with geographic names
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Cardinal points
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Talk about the changes in a town through the years
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Piazza Maggiore in Bologna
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Plus – quam – perfect : Trapassato Prossimo
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Use of the definite article after senza and con
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Geographic places
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WEEK 4 TEST 1
WEEK 5
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Functions / notions
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Italian Culture
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Verb forms
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Tell a personal experience about living in a certain town
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Aldo Rossi
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Plus – quam – perfect : Trapassato Prossimo
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Prepositions
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Places and attractions of a town
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Express opinions about city and country life
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La Torre degli Asinelli
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Entertainment and city Services
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Video: Italian towns
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Moving around in a town and the country side
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WEEK 6
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Functions / notions
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Italian Culture
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Verb forms
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Looking for a job in Italy
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The world of work in Italy
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Present Conditional of regular and irregular verbs
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Useful vocabulary for searching a job
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WEEK 7 Oral presentation 1 and Midterm Exam
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Functions / notions
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Italian Culture
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Verb forms
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Reading and answering a job ad
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Il lingotto di Torino
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Past Conditional
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Personal information
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Immacolata Simioli
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Work experience
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CV and job interview
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Mammut by Antonio Pennacchi
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Employers
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Video: The world of work
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Work schedule, type of contracts and salary, job prerequisites
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Telling a love story
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Matrimonio all’italiana
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Verbs of reciprocity
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Love language
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WEEK 8 TEST 2
WEEK 9
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Functions / notions
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Italian Culture
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Verb forms
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Organizing an important event
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Verona
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Imperative
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Double pronouns
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Preparing for a wedding
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Making appointments
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Famous lovers
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Imperative with pronouns
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Message exchange
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Video: Una famiglia numerosa
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Pronominal verbs
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Feelings and emotions
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Functions / notions
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Italian Culture
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Verb forms
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Ecology in daily life
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Ecology associations in Italy
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Impersonal forms
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Relative pronoun cui
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Environmental protection
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Garbage issue in Italy
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L’Adorazione dei Magi by Perugino
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Si impersonal
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Recycling
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Video: Legambiente
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WEEK 11
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Functions / notions
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Italian Culture
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Verb forms
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Talking about magazines and newspapers
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Italian magazines and newspaper
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Simple and combined Future
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Conjunctions
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Newspaper
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Different sections of a magazine / newspaper
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Via Solferino, Milan
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Read and choose a newspaper
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Read and discuss an article
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Italian Novels on magazine
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WEEK 13
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Functions / notions
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Italian Culture
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Verb forms
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Grammar
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Lexis
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Express opinion, feelings and doubts
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Volunteering in Italy
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Present and Past Subjunctive
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People around us
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Tell experiences of other people
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Christmas lunch for poor people
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Italian moral values
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Assert your own point of view
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Video: la città delle donne
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Volunteering
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WEEK 14
Final Review
ORAL PRESENTATION 2
FINAL EXAM (TBD)
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