Intermediate Italian I
Required Sequence: ITAL 111 & ITAL112
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ITAL 111
Fall 2011
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02
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This is the first half of a two-semester intermediate sequence and an ampersand (&) course. Authentic artifacts such as literary excerpts, films, newspaper articles, and commercials constitute the starting points (spunti) of this course. These spunti, which include topics ranging from stereotypes and perceptions, to family and student life, employment, and environmental awareness, shed light on the rich diversity and complexities within Italy and help you develop an understanding of the society and culture of contemporary Italy. Each spunto provides varied activities for the improvement of your linguistic competence. 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 build on previously learned grammatical structures and acquire more complex ones that will allow you to improve your ability to relate information, narrate stories, make hypotheses, express your opinions, and debate the opinions of others, both in writing and in conversation.
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. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy, Speaking
This course offers students a variety of opportunities to improve and refine their ability to speak and understand Italian in a communicative and meaningful context. The course also challenges students to recognize, explore and understand cultural differences and similarities between their native culture and Italian culture.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
| Course Format: Language | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ITAL102 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ITST)(RMST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Course pack with activities on a selection of contemporary artifacts (narrative, films, shorts, music, news); Nocchi, GRAMMATICA PRATICA DELLA LINGUA ITALIANA.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Regular grammar, reading, listening and writing activities; three exams and three essays throughout the semester; final skit project and final oral presentation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Only placement test scores from the current semester are acceptable. ITAL 111 is intended for students who have completed ITAL 102 with a B- or better. Students who do not meet these criteria should consult with the language coordinator before pre-registering. Provisions may be made for students going to Italy for what would be their fourth semester. Credit will be given for continuing work done overseas upon successful completion of the placement exam upon return. Students placed in ITAL 112 are strongly encouraged to enroll in ITAL 111 in the Fall Semester.
The class meets MWF with instructor and once with course assistant (either Tue. or Thur.) for 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, s/he will be unable to enroll in the course.
Italian 111 students will be required to attend CINQUANTA, performed by Dewey Dell, the Italian theater company in residence at the beginning of the semester, on Friday, Sept. 16 at 8 pm in the CFA Theater. Tickets are available online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=24317 or at the box office. Students are invited to attend the company's performance of A ELLE VIDE, on Friday, Sept. 9 or Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 pm in the Patricelli Theater. |
| Instructor(s): Leisawitz,Daniel Abram Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: VVO110; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 16 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 11 | FR: 2 |
| 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
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Leisawitz,Daniel Abram Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: VVO110; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 16 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 11 | FR: 2 |
| 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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