ITALIAN 203
Intermediate Italian ( 3 credits)
Spring 2018
Meetings: Monday, Wednesday 10:00-11:15 amHolton Hall G84
Instructor: Claudia Pessarelli
Office: CRT 795
E-mail:
Office Hours: Mondays-Wednesdays 11:30AM to 12:30 PM and by appointment. In addition questions can be posted on D2L in the discussions tab in the forum named: La Piazza Italianafor answers
Required Texts:Danesi, Lettieri, Bancheri, Con Fantasia, 4th edition
Con Fantasia Workbook/Laboratory Manual, 4th edition
Course Description: This intermediate Italian language course is designed to strengthen and to expand your abilities in oral comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. The variety of in-class activities incorporates videos, authentic Italian reading materials, and creative writing assignments, and will allow you to practice skills needed for self-expression while learning about contemporary life and culture in Italy. No English will be spoken in class.
Student Work and Determination of Final Grade: During this course we will complete 7 chapters, approximately one chapter every 4 meetings. Students are expected to complete reading and writing assignments as announced, and to come to class prepared to contribute to discussions with questions and comments. Homework will be collected by the instructor every meeting time and no late work will be accepted. Students will be writing four essays (temi) in Italian of 150-200 words each having to do with the subject matter of the chapter.
Attendance Policy: It is essential for students to attend class regularly in order to strengthen their language skills. Because of the longer meeting time for each class, but fewer meetings throughout the semester, the attendance policy is stricter. For every 2 absences and every 1 absence thereafter, the final letter grade will be lowered by 1/3, from A to A-, A- to B+, etc.When supported by written documentation, absences can be excused for a family emergency, illness, or a professional/ jury duty obligation. In case of special situations please do go see your instructor.
Grade:
1. Class Participation25%
Preparation, attendance, contribution to discussion
2. Oral Skills25%
Comprehension of spoken Italian and abilities to use the language constructions and vocabulary we have practiced
3. Writing Skills25%
Exercises in Con Fantasia( homework), short writing assignments( temi) approximately every 3 weeks
4. Quizzes25%
End-of-chapter-quizzesapproximately every 2 weeks
The departmental grievance policy is posted in the main office-CRT 772
ESAMI Calendar:
Please note that in 203-204, your lowest exam score is NOT dropped.
Cap. 1Mercoledi 31 gennaio
Cap. 2Mercoledi 14 febbraio
Cap. 3Mercoledi7 marzo
Cap. 4mercoledi 28 marzo
Cap 5Mercoledi 11 aprile
Cap. 6Mercoledi25 aprile
Cap. 7mercoledi 9 maggio
TEMI:
Tema I: L’amorebozza: lunedi 12febbraio / finale: lunedi18febbraio
Tema II: I Mass Mediabozza: lunedi 5 marzo / finale: lunedi 12 marzo
Tema III: La Famigliabozza: lunedi 2 aprile / finale: lunedì 9 aprile
Tema IV: Viaggiarebozza: lunedi 30 aprile / finale lunedi 7 maggio
SISTEMA DI VALUTAZIONE
A93-100
A-91-92
B+89-90
B84-88
B-81-83
C+79-80
C76-78
C-73-75
D+71-72
D68-70
D-65-67
F 0-64