About ITAL 2200 A
Continuation of ITAL 2100. Grammar review, moving toward increased proficiency in composition, comprehension, pronunciation, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on cultural context. More extensive and sophisticated readings and compositions than in ITAL 2100. Students may take 1 ITAL course numbered between 2200 and 2209 for credit. Credit not awarded for ITAL 2200 following receipt of credit for any ITAL course numbered ITAL 3110 or above. Prerequisite: ITAL 2100 or equivalent.
Notes
Prereq: ITAL 2100 or equivalent; PACE students with permission and override
Section Description
BECAUSE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I AM TEACHING THIS CLASS I CANNOT EXCLUDE MODIFICATIONS TO THE SYLLABUS - I ALSO HIGHLY SUGGEST TO WAIT FOR MY ANNOUNCEMENT BRIEFLY BEFORE THE SEMESTER STARTS BEFORE SPENDING MONEY ON COURSE MATERIALS
Italian 2200 is designed to integrate all of the knowledge attained in the previous levels with a particular emphasis on honing students' ability to interact with others in both written and spoken Italian. Many of the in-class and at-home activities will help develop comprehension skills and a large active vocabulary necessary for advanced level courses. In addition to reviewing key grammar points, we will gain practice in developing reading comprehension strategies through a short novel and two articles from newspapers and/or magazines, as well as additional materials such as songs. Throughout the semester this course will focus on expanding awareness of Italian culture and society.
In ITAL 2200, we will review grammar topics already studied in ITAL 1100 and 1200. I expect all students to get reacquainted with the already studied grammar topics at home prior to the class meetings focused on practicing these grammar structures. Difficult grammar points will be explained and gone over again. In class we will concentrate on the actual use of Italian and practice the material already studied at home. Be prepared to be called on at any time, please speak up in Italian and do not be afraid to make mistakes. There is no better way to learn the language.
Section Expectation
Course Objectives:
By the end of Intermediate Italian 052, you will be able to:
1. Compose and revise written assignments in present and past time frames while expressing personal opinions.
2. Summarize and discuss texts using critical reflection and cultural references.
3. Demonstrate an ability to converse about social and cultural topics with ease and confidence in all major time frames.
4. Indicate a comprehension of Italian in personal and social contexts through verbal and written responses.
5. Recognize and discuss some of the major cultural aspects of the Italian-Speaking World.
Course Material:
Textbook: Cummings, Frenquellucci, Pastorino e Viazmenski. Immagina. L’italiano senza confini. 4th ed. Vista, 2020. Ch. 6-10.
Each student is required to bring to class his/her own copy of the textbook, either the paper copy or on-line
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Evaluation
Class participation: 10%
Video Dialogo (= Oral Exam) 10%
Homework: 10%
5 Quizzes: 40%
3 Compositions: 30%
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