California State University Sacramento
Department of Foreign Languages
Spring 2012
Course title: ITALIAN 2A/B Intermediate Italian
Course instructor: Professoressa Barbara CARLE
Course hours: MW 10:00-10:50/T 10:30-11:20
Course location: Mariposa 2032
Thursdays will be online !Lrn Heinle Learning Center/Quia account is required
75% of course will be face to face meetings. 25% of the course will consist in online !Lrn Heinle Learning Center activities.
Office hours: T 12-1:00 MW 1:30-2:30 Mariposa 2015 Online office hours: Thursdays and Fridays 10-12 and by appointment tel: 278 6509 e-mail: carleb@csus.edu
Catalog Description: ITAL 002A /B: Combined advanced Intermediate course in the Italian language with emphasis on speaking, reading and writing abilities; review of grammar; discussions and compositions in Italian. Meets the Foreign Language Graduation Proficiency Requirement. Prerequisite: One year college Italian or suitable score on placement exam. 4 units.
Texts and Materials: SALVE Package by Clara Larese Riga includes book, online workbook and lab manual code, cd and other online activities. Therefore the lab and workbook component of this class will be WEB CT= !Lrn Heinle Learning CenterThursdays you are required to work online, (25 percent of class time) All students must use course code and register for ! Lrn !Lrn Heinle Learning Center.
Professoressa CARLE'S WEBPAGE http://www.csus.edu/indiv/c/carleb/ Assignments, Web Resources and Links
STUDENT OUTCOMES: •Students demonstrate that they are able to communicate more spontaneously using complex strategies and techniques to engage in casual conversation to express ideas and opinions on familiar topics, make plans, and focusing mainly on the present and past tenses within the cultural context. •Students demonstrate that they are able to create highly accurate frequently used structures using vocabulary that is culturally appropriate •Students demonstrate that they are able to think critically and analyze linguistic structures by manipulating the language through listening, writing, speaking, and reading culturally authentic texts • Students will be able to demonstrate that they are able to reflect and evaluate cross-cultural differences through the cultural context of the language by way of internet searches in the language and exploration of the perspectives, products, and practices of the culture.
COURSE METHODS: •Extensive oral and written exercises, dialogical inter-action, dictations(dettati), reading varied texts. • Listening to and watching DVD and or Videos and music for comprehension drills and cultural lessons. •WEB CT and online work in the language laboratory including audio, video, listening, comprehension and language games. You are required to complete all online !Lrn Heinle Learning Center!Lrn Workbook and Lab exercises. If you finish the Workbook exercises early, you should keep working on Lab drills. It is necessary to repeat all LAB exercises at least three times. Students will work on developing a series of dialogues throughout semester in order to help prepare for oral tests at the end of the course.
INTERNET ACCESS FOR ONLINE PORTION OF THE COURSE:
Students can use any of the IRT managed student computer labs on campus. Visit the University Labs website
(http://www.csus.edu/uccs/labs/generalinfo/about.stm)
for information about locations, hours, and resources available. The Practice Lab in 2002 Mariposa Hall exists solely to support students of foreign languages. Please check hours at the beginning of the semester.
STUDY METHODS: You must be prepared to put in a minimum of 30 minutes a day for Italian study. An hour is ideal, more than this is outstanding. Language learning includes absorbing countless details little by little. If you do not put in time from the beginning on a REGULAR basis, you will not learn the language. It’s impossible to cram or study exclusively before tests. I expect you to try your best!
ITALIAN TUTORS: You are now required to meet with one of the Italian tutors in 2032 Mariposa Hall at least THREE times during the semester for half an hour.
Tutors Mariposa Hall 2032
Kiawna Brewster and Michael Della Santa
Keep in mind that language is rooted in culture and each language reflects a different culture. Language structures our thought patterns. To learn a new language is also to learn how to think differently.
***Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is essential to succeed in this class. More than three unexcused absences WILL affect your final grade. Entering class late (more than five minutes) three times will count as ONE ABSENCE.*** Make sure that you sign the attendance sheet.
GRADING SCALE:
A 100-90
B 89-80
C 79-70
D 69-60
F 59 and below
POINT DISTRIBUTION:
25% Regular attendance and participation
25% Workbook/Lab Manual, Online work in lab, etc.
50% Tests and Quizzes (esamini)
Late work or incomplete online work will result in an F.
REQUIREMENTS:
1) Students must complete all online workbook, lab and VIDEO activities in Textbook activities. You are expected to repeat LAB and VIDEO activities several times, especially dictations, pronunciation drills, comprehension drills, etc. Therefore if you complete the workbook exercises early you should still be working and repeating ALL LAB exercises.
2) Tests will be given once every two weeks or so. Quizzes/Tests can be made up only with a valid excuse, doctor’s note or emergency. Test dates will always be announced in advance. Plan on at least 4 major chapter tests during the semester and a few quizzes to help prepare or reinforce test material. You will be asked to self- correct certain quizzes. Use your book for this and learn from your own mistakes.
3) Please be punctual and remain in class during the entire fifty or one hour and fifty minutes. If you are more than three times late this will count as an absence. Leaving class before the end of the hour is disruptive. Please remain attentive during group exercises, you will greatly profit from others’ mistakes. Walking in and out of class during group activities is NOT acceptable.
4) You should complete all online exercises even though we may not always go over them in class. In class we will work from the book and selected online exercises. Do not hesitate to come and see me if you need help and if you have done work which we have not corrected in class, or which I have not collected.
5) No Cell phones allowed in class. No food or drink. (water or coffee ARE allowed) Please turn off cell phones for entire class period. No headsets of any kind allowed during tests. No I pods.
6) Allow 24 up to 48 hours for replies for e-mail queries. Expect written work to be corrected within one week, or sooner.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy If you have a disability and require accommodations, you need to provide disability documentation to Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD). For more information please visit the SSWD website (http://www.csus.edu/sswd/). They are located in Lassen Hall 1008 and can be contacted by phone at (916) 278-6955 (Voice) (916) 278-7239 (TDD only) or via email at sswd@csus.edu. Please discuss your accommodation needs with me after class or during my office hours.
Extra Credit You will have the option of earning 100 points of extra credit points by attending cultural Italian events in San Francisco and or doing extra online work. If you miss fewer than 3 classes you will also be allowed to repeat your lowest test score. This option will not be available for those with more than three unexcused absences
Students are expected to be familiar with the University’s Academic Honesty, Policy & Procedures. The policy on Academic Honesty and other information regarding student conduct can be accessed from the University Policy Manual
(http://www.csus.edu/umanual/index.htm).
CSUS POLICY REGARDING ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Students are responsible for:
1. Understanding the rules that preserve academic honesty and abiding by them at all times. This includes learning and following particular rules associated with specific classes, exams, and course assignments. Ignorance of these rules is not a defense to a charge of academic dishonesty.
2. Understanding what cheating and plagiarism are and taking steps to avoid them. Students are expected to do this whether working individually or as part of a group.
3. Not taking credit for academic work not their own.
4. Not knowingly encouraging or making possible cheating or plagiarism by others.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT THE Library’s Plagiarism Website (http://library.csus.edu/content2.asp?pageID=353).
IMPORTANT: It is not possible to cover every detail in the book in class. I will emphasize the most important elements but you are responsible for studying the text thoroughly and in depth and for using the Lab audio to the fullest extent to practice your pronunciation, etc. You are expected to come to class prepared and to have already studied the sections we focus on each day. Once you have carefully read this syllabus, you are free to drop the course if you cannot adhere to these ground rules. Please also note that we will not always follow the order of the book and we will omit a few details.
Finally: If you attend class on a REGULAR BASIS and do all assigned work, pass the tests, you will NOT fail the class. Please do not hesitate to see me or the tutors if you have domande (questions) difficoltà (problems). I am especially interested in seeing you progress and firmly believe that you can learn from your mistakes!
Please note: Schedule may be modified as we proceed depending on pace and needs of the class.
This syllabus will be modified during the semester make sure that you check it periodically even if you have printed the hard copy.
Salve has 14 capitoli. In this course we will complete the textbook , capitoli 11-14
and begin other readings if time permits. Since this is a combined 2A/B course
we will begin by reviewing basic grammar before continuing onto Salve 11.
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January 23 il 23 gennaio
SALVE 11 and Review of Basic Grammar
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January 30-February3
M Salve 11
T Salve 11
W Salve 11 Review
R Begin Quia !Lrn 11 ALL exercises for Workbook
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February 6
M Review QUIZ
T Salve 11
W Salve 11
R Quia !Lrn 11
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February 13
M Salve 11
T Salve 11
W Salve 11
R Quia !Lrn 11
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February 20 il 20 febbraio
M Salve,11
T Salve, 11
W TEST Salve, 11
R Complete all video exercises for Quia 11
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February
27-March 2
M Salve, capitolo 12
T Salve, 12
W SALVE 12
R BEGIN Quia !Lrn 12.
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March
5 il 5 marzo
M Salve, capitolo 12
T Salve, 12
W Salve 12
R Quia !Lrn 12
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March 12- 16
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March 19-25 Vacanze di primavera
NO CLASS
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March 26-30
Professoressa Carle is in Italy this week.
M Salve13
Online work See online activities assigned for Textbook and Student activities manual For specific due dates consult ILrnQuia Textbook activities and Student Manual activities for capitolo 13.
T Salve 13
Online work
W Salve 13
Online work
R Quia !Lrn 12 Video exercises as well need to be completed.
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Professoressa Carle is away MT but will return W.
You should be working int he Textbook assignments for capitolo 13 and completing the
Student activities manual.
April 2-6
M Salve, 13
Online work
T Salve, 13
Online work
W Salve, 13
R BEGIN Quia !Lrn 14
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April 9
M TEST Salve, 13
T Salve 14
W Salve 14
R Quia !Lrn 14
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April
16
M Salve 14
T Salve 14
W TEST Salve 14
R You should have compleed ALL Quia !Lrn 14
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April 23
M Review and readings
T Review and readings
W Review and readings
R Self Test 14
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April 30- May 4
M Readings and Conversation
T Readings and Conversation
W Film
R Online review
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May 7-11
M Review
T Oral quzzes
W
Oral quizzes
R catching up and completion of online work
For ORAL TESTING: See questions at the end of
online 1A syllabus for warm up and review.
However, for 2AB prepare two to three brief dialogues on la salute (dal
medico), il lavoro, le vacanze and or la politica o l'arte. You need to use a
variety of verbs from presente, to passato prossimo, imperfetto, condizionale,
imperativo, e congiuntivo presente e imperfetto.
Ad esempio:
Se tu potessi comprare una casa in qualsiasi
città del mondo,
dove la compreresti?
Se tu fossi ricca, cosa faresti?
Pensi che sia giusto portare un'arma nascosta?
Credi che la situazione economica vada meglio?
Sei mai stato in ospedale? Ti fa male la testa?
Hai problemi di salute? Vai spesso dal dentista?
Domande dai capitoli 11-12-13-14
All work must be complete by May 12, 2012
Final Exam: To be announced
Ripasso esami orali del semestre scorso:
Ad esempio:
Com'è casa tua? E' pulita? E sporca? Pulisci ogni giorno? Abiti in una casa o in un appartamento?
In un seminterrato?
Ci sono molti mobili a casa tua? Che tipo di mobili ci sono a casa tua?
C'è un divano? C'è una poltrona? Sì ne ho quattro (poltrone)
Sì ne ho una.... ecc.
Che cosa ti piace portare? Ti piace Dolce e Gabbana?
Dove andrai per le vacanze di Natale?
Andrò in Italia per ritrovare il mio ragazzo. (per vedere il mio ragazzo)
Dove andrai per le vacanze? Dove ti piacerebbe andare?
Domande dai capitoli 9-10- 11
All makeup work must be complete by Dec. 7, 2011
Final Exam: To be announced