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COURSE SYLLABUS
1. TITLE OF COURSE: Italian Language I
PREFIX/NUMBER: ITA 111 CREDIT HOURS: 5
2. PREREQUISITE: None
3. RESOURCES NEEDED:
TEXT: Prego: Invitation to Italian Graziana Lazzarino,McGraw-Hill, Current edition
SUPPLIES:
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduces a sequence dealing with the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Italian language. Note: The order of the topics and methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors.
5. COURSE OBJECTIVES: I. Reproduce comprehensibly the pronunciation and intonation of the Italian language.
II. Understand basic oral statements, instructions, and questions.
III. Apply accurately vocabulary and learned phrases in simple oral expressions.
IV. Demonstrate a knowledge of vocabulary and grammar in basic conversational situations.
V. Employ comprehensible grammar in writing simple statements.
VI. Read and comprehend basic information.
VII. Identify geographical locations where the Italian language is spoken.
7. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Class Participation and Attendance 15%
Homework 20%
Tests and quizzes 45%
Final Exam 20%
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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Use of Electronics in the Classroom
Computers and other electronic devices may be used in the classroom only for academic purposes as directed by the instructor. Texting and/or accessing personal e-mail and social networking sites such as Facebook are not allowed. All cell phones must be turned off during class. If a student uses an unapproved electronic device during a test or class activity, the student will receive no credit for the activity or test, may be asked to leave the classroom, and/or may fail the course for cheating.
8. 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 may be required
9. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11. 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.” |