Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - ITAL 300 D100

Advanced Italian: Language and Culture (3)

Class Number: 6953

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ITAL 201 or permission of Instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Will continue the work of the 200-level courses with emphasis on the cultural aspects of Italian life. How does one live in Italy today? What are the cultural differences between the various regions? Fluency in language use, both oral and written, will be enhanced.

COURSE DETAILS:

ITAL 300 will be focusing on applying the language and the grammatical/oral competency learnt at the intermediary level to literary pieces, poetry, articles and advertising. We will also explore the language of architecture, food industry and new cultural products and topics selected for this Course.

Class discussions, group work, presentations, essay writing will enhance and amplify the use of the vocabulary and increase both the oral and written communicative skills of the student. The Course will be conducted in Italian and the material used, supported by corresponding audio-visual material, will also allow the students to be immersed in the Italian culture.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • To improve and expand the general knowledge about Italian Culture, make the students familiar with Italian Literature, political system, contemporary history and economy.
  • At the end of this course the students will be able to understand spoken Italian easily, to converse about a great variety of topics and to communicate in written Italian at an advanced level.

Grading

  • Attendance & Participation 9%
  • Assignments (Homework) 15%
  • Writing assignments (3 X 7%) 21%
  • Midterm Exam 20%
  • Final Exam (in-class) 20%
  • Final Oral Exam / Presentation 15%

NOTES:

PLEASE NOTE: ITAL 300 is designed for students who have previously completed ITAL 210 or an equivalent fourth-semester course in Italian language at a different institution. Students who have had previous training in Italian or who are not sure about their language level and suitability for this course should consult with the instructor regarding placement at the appropriate level: vvintila@sfu.ca

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Giocare con la Letteratura”, Carlo Guastalla, Alma Edizione- Firenze. Available on

https://www.blinklearning.com


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.