An introduction to the Italian language.
Essentials of grammar, oral practice, language laboratory, translation
[52L, 26P].
Exclusion: Previous schooling in Italian
Purpose of the course
ITA 100Y is an introductory language course whose primary purpose is
not only to develop the reading and writing skills of the student who wishes
to specialize in Italian language and literature, but also to develop the
ability to "communicate" in Italian, that is to say, to understand and
speak the language as used in everyday situations. This course is therefore
designed as well for students who consequently do not intend to specialize
in Italian.
Methodology
The four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
will be practiced, but emphasis will be placed on learning to communicate
and perform as one would outside the classroom. Class time will be spent
learning to communicate with the teacher and classmates and class discussions
will be strongly encouraged. The overall aim of the course will be achieved
mainly through intensive oral and written practice. Students will work
with activities designed to train them to cope with simple everyday situations
and to master basic Italian grammar. Students will be engaged in information-based
tasks, ranging from group decision activities to question and answer exercises
or games. Grammatical accuracy will be strengthened by the use of computer-based
activities. The lesson will be conducted almost entirely in Italian.
Required textbooks
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Danesi, M. Adesso! Heinle&
Heinle, 2005, 3rd edition.
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Lettieri, Maiguashca & Bancheri. Workbook/Lab Manual for Adesso!Heinle
& Heinle, 2005, 3rd edition.
Recommended books: Italian-English Dictionary
Marking scheme
| Oral & lab performance |
10% |
| Tests |
30% |
| Quizzes |
10% |
| Compositions |
15% |
| Final exam |
35% |
Course Links
Dig-Ital
Eduware©
Italian
Hypergrammar
Adesso
Web Site
Corsi
italiani multimediali: ITA 100Y
Il
sito del verbo
Verb
conjugations
Past
Examinations
