Intermediate Italian II
Required Sequence: ITAL111 & ITAL 112
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ITAL 112
Spring 2012
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02
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| Certificates: International Relations |
This course is the second half of a two-semester intermediate sequence and a gateway to more advanced courses. Authentic artifacts such as literary excerpts, films, newspaper articles, and a short novel constitute the starting points (spunti) of this course. These spunti, which include topics ranging from the Italian experience in the Second World War to the problem of organized crime and issues raised by recent immigration, shed light on the rich diversity within Italy and help you develop an understanding of the history, society, and culture of contemporary Italy.
Each spunto provides varied activities for the improvement and refinement 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 acquire more complex language structures that will allow you to refine your ability to relate information, narrate stories, express your opinions, and debate the opinions of others, both in writing and in conversation. By the end of the course, you can expect to be able to express yourself articulately and feel comfortable in an Italian setting, linguistically and culturally.
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: ITAL111 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ARHA)(GLEN-MN)(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; Sciascia, UNA STORIA SEMPLICE.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Regular grammar, reading, listening and comprehension activities; four essays throughout the semester; final film project and final oral presentation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Only placement test scores from the current semester are acceptable. Students who place into ITAL 112 at the beginning of the academic year 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. |
| Instructor(s): Leisawitz,Daniel Abram Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: FISK312; |
| 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: FISK312; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 16 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 7 | 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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