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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "IT 202"
COURSE NAME: "Intermediate Italian II"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall 2016
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Gina Siddu Pilia
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: TTH 4:30 PM 5:45 PM
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:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of IT 201. While continuing the review of grammar, the course emphasizes the development of reading and composition skills. Short stories, newspaper articles, and films supplement the textbook.
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; Imperative; Relative pronouns; Passive and Impersonal forms; Indefinite adjectives and pronouns; Indirect discourse; 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.
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, Subjunctive, and Future.

*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

*Ask for and obtain information in a variety of settings of upper-intermediate level texts

*Produce written texts on a variety of topics, using present, past, conditional, and future

TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Spazio Italia vol.4TommasiniLoescher978882013351-1     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
2 Oral presentationsThe Oral presentations are in power point on a given subject without reading.20%
Final Exam 30%
Participation and HomeworkHomework compositions and presentations will be graded.15%
Midterm 25%
Quiz 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 cours
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. You are allowed 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

Chapter 1   

General review of Pronouns (direct, indirect, reflexive, combined) - Use of 'ci' - Review of Indicative Past Tenses (Passato Prossimo, Trapassato Prossimo, Imperfetto) - Agreement Passato Prossimo / direct object.

Italian Geography

Week 2 

Chapter 1 (cont'd)

Video 'Ho viaggiato da Nord a Sud' - In-class discussion  

Week 3 

Chapter 2

Passato Remoto  - Trapassato remoto

Il Risorgimento Italiano e l'Unità d'Italia

Week 4   

Chapter 2 (cont'd)

Video: 'Torino fu la prima capitale d'Italia) - In-class discussion

Week 5

Chapter 3

Passive voice - Impersonal Si - Passive Si

The Italian Government - Parliament, Senate, Prime Minister

Week 6

Chapter 3 (cont'd)

Video 'La Costituzione italiana' - In-class discussion

                                                                          

Week 7

                                                                             Presentation 1

                                                                             Midterm Exam

Week 8

Chapter 4

Present and Past Subjunctive

Italian production and work

Week 9

Chapter 4 (cont'd) - Chapter 1-4 Review

Video: 'L'Unione industriale Torino' - In-class discussion

Week 10

Chapter 5

Imperfect Subjunctive - Trapassato Subjunctive

Italian art and most important museums

Week 11

Chapter 5 (cont'd)

Video: ' Il MART di Rovereto' - In-class discussion

Week 12

Chapter 6 - 7

Past Conditional - Hypothetic Clause

Famous Italian poets and writers

Week 13

Chapter 8

Direct and Indirect Speech

                                                                           

Week 14

Final Review

                                                                           Presentation 2

                                                                           Final Exam