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COURSE SYLLABUS

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TITLE OF COURSE:

Conversational Italian

PREFIX/NUMBER:

ITA 101

CREDIT HOURS:

3

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PREREQUISITE:

None

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RESOURCES NEEDED:

 
 

TEXT:

TBA

 

SUPPLIES:

 

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is the first course in a sequence for beginning students who wish to understand and speak Italian. The material will include basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel.

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COURSE GOAL:

 

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course, students will

(A)

Reproduce comprehensibly the pronunciation and intonation of the Italian language.

(B)

Understand basic oral statements, instructions, and questions.

(C)

Apply accurately vocabulary and learned phrases in simple oral expressions.

(D)

Demonstrate a knowledge of vocabulary and grammar in basic conversational situations.

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EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

The students will be evaluated using the following methods: dictations, listening comprehension tests, oral tests, homework, and active class participation reflecting preparedness.

Attendance

10%

Assignments + Quizzes

10%

Tests (minimum of 4)

80%

Grading Scale
Raw Score Range

Letter Grade

90 to 100

A

80 to 89

B

70 to 79

C

60 to 69

D

0 to 59

F

Special Remarks:

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Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.

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Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.

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Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

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COURSE OUTLINE

1.0

Phonetics and Pronunciation

1.1

Alphabet, Vowels, Consonants

2.0

Nouns and Articles

2.1

Gender and Number

2.2

Definite and Indefinite

3.0

Adjectives

3.1

Qualitative, Quantitative

3.2

Possessive

3.3

Demonstrative

3.4

Indefinite

4.0

Numbers, Dates, Time

4.1

Weather

4.2

Calendar (days of week, months, and seasons)

5.0

Verbs

5.1

Indicative

5.1.1

Present

5.1.2

Reflexive

5.1.3

Present participle

5.1.4

Past

5.2

Imperative

5.2.1

Familiar

5.2.2

Formal

5.3

Present Subjunctive

6.0

Pronouns

6.1

Subject

6.2

Reflexive

6.3

Direct Object

7.0

Prepositions

8.0

Negative Words and Construction

9.0

Interrogatives

9.1

Adjectives

9.2

Adverbs

9.3

Pronouns

10.0

Culture and Geography

11.0

Outside Readings

12.0

Methodology

12.1

Lecture/lab

12.2

Tapes/cassettes

12.3

Slides, film, visual aids, videos

12.4

Music

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ADA NOTICE:

Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.