Elementary Italian I
ITAL 101
Fall 2024
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02
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Italian 101 is the first half of a two-semester elementary sequence. Our emphasis is on the development of basic oral and written competence, and reading and aural comprehension skills. In this course, you will master the linguistic skills necessary to function in day-to-day circumstances in Italian as you develop the ability to speak and understand Italian in a communicative and meaningful context. The course also challenges you to recognize, explore, and understand cultural differences and similarities between your native culture and Italian culture.
Grammar undergirds everything we do and say in this course; whether or not we are engaged in an explicit grammar exercise, you are always learning grammar that enables you to communicate effectively. Specifically, you will learn to talk about things in your own immediate environment, such as family, friends, daily routine, likes and dislikes, and you will learn how to handle basic social interactions such as meeting people, planning events, eating out, inquiring about other people's lives, and relating information in simple terms. We will explore roughly five units of the textbook; additionally, your linguistic experience will be broadened by reading authentic texts and by viewing, listening to, and discussing cultural artifacts such as films, songs, and commercials. Class is conducted entirely in Italian. Because you will work collaboratively with your classmates and your instructor, your attendance, participation, and preparation are of the utmost importance.
Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in the continuation of the Italian Elementary sequence in Spring (Italian 102): language learning is cumulative and requires time and consistent effort. Italian 101 and Italian 102, taken together, will provide a strong linguistic foundation--which is necessary to access Intermediate and Advanced courses at Wesleyan and to succeed in study abroad experiences in Italy. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
| Course Format: Language | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
: PIAZZA, 2nd edition, ISBN-10: 1337565814, ISBN-13: 9781337565813
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Examinations and Assignments:
: Regular grammar, reading, listening and comprehension activities in class; short written assignments throughout the semester; four written compositions; four written quizzes; oral presentations; midterm and final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
: The class meets MWF with the instructor and once with a Course Assistant (either Tue. or Thur.) for further conversation (Incontri). Days and times for CA sessions will be announced during the first week of class. If the student is unable to attend the CA session, they will be unable to enroll in the course. Enrollment in each of the Incontri will be capped to promote student speaking and participation. |
| Instructor(s): Miglianti,Giovanni Times: .M.W.F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: FISK414; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 3 | FR: 12 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
: PIAZZA, 2nd edition, ISBN-10: 1337565814, ISBN-13: 9781337565813 |
Examinations and Assignments:
: Regular grammar, reading, listening and comprehension activities in class; short written assignments throughout the semester; four written compositions; four written quizzes; oral presentations; midterm and final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
: The class meets MWF with the instructor and once with a Course Assistant (either Tue. or Thur.) for further conversation (Incontri). Days and times for CA sessions will be announced during the first week of class. If the student is unable to attend the CA session, they will be unable to enroll in the course. Enrollment in each of the Incontri will be capped to promote student speaking and participation. |
| Instructor(s): Miglianti,Giovanni Times: .M.W.F. 10:50AM-11:40AM; Location: FISK414; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 3 | FR: 12 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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