Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - ITAL 201 D100

Intermediate Italian II (3)

Class Number: 1987

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 17, 2018
    Tue, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Chohre Rassekh
    rassekh@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-3078
    Office: WMC 1644

  • Prerequisites:

    ITAL 200.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

ITAL 201 continues the work of ITAL 200. Oral and written competence in Italian are extended through grammar review, oral practice, cultural studies, selected readings from Italian authors and multimedia activities.

COURSE DETAILS:

 ITAL 201 continues the work of ITALIAN 200.  ITAL 201 is a course for students acquiring an Intermediate II level of Italian. This course provides grammar review and consolidation, oral practice, reading and composition. The culture of Italy will be presented in the context of everyday dialogues and texts. The ongoing group work in class will allow the use and practice of the Italian language. Selected readings from Italian authors and multimedia activities will complement the course.  
Regular attendance and preparation for each day’s activities is expected.    

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

At the end of this course, the student will be able
·         to communicate in Italian
·         to interpret and discuss literature and film at an intermediate level  
·         to demonstrate to have acquired an intermediate proficiency in reading and writing Italian.
·         to further enjoy and appreciate the beauty of the language and Italian culture

Grading

  • Group activities (Ripasso 5% Attività 5% Presentazione 5%) 15%
  • Online tests (Test 1 online -5% Test 2 online -5% Test 3 online -5% Test 4 online -5%) 20%
  • Writings (Scrittura 1 + Scrittura 2 +Scrittura 3 + Scrittura 4, each worth 5%) 20%
  • Attendance 5%
  • Mid-term (in class) (5% grammar – 5% literary writing) 10%
  • Finale scritto 20%
  • Finale orale 10%

NOTES:

Note:  Classes will be held during the first week of the semester:  all students should attend.  

This course is partially funded by a grant from the Cassamarca Foundation

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Cumming,Frenquellucci,Pastorino,Viazmenski. “Immagina: L’Italiano senza Confini”, Vista Higher Learning, 2nd edition, 2016  

Additional Resources: Immagina Supersite at www.vhlcentral.com, and Student Activities Manual.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS