Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2024 - ITAL 210 D100

Intermediate Italian II (3)

Class Number: 4474

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ITAL 200 or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Follows ITAL 200. The oral and written competences learned in ITAL 200 are expanded through grammar review, oral practice, cultural studies, and selected readings from Italian authors and multimedia activities. (B1 level of CEFR completed) Students with credit for ITAL 201 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course continues the work of ITAL 200 — Intermediate Italian I, and is designed to enhance students’ communicative skills and expand their abilities to speak and write about specific topics. A high level of fluency will be reached by the students during this course.

Regular attendance and preparation for each day’s activities and group work is expected.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • To enable students to express their opinions, present a project, do research and write elaborate compositions.
  • To allow students to expand their vocabulary competence.
  • To deepen students’ understanding of complex grammar structures
  • To foster enthusiasm and appreciation for the Italian culture and language

PLEASE NOTE: ITAL 210 is designed for students who have previously completed ITAL 200 or an equivalent third-semester course in Italian language at a different institution. Students who have had previous training in Italian should consult with the instructor regarding placement at the appropriate level.

Grading

  • Attendance & Participation + LinguaMeeting 10%
  • Online Homework (LingroHub) 15%
  • 2 Compositions (2X5%) 10%
  • 2 in-class exams (2x15%) 30%
  • Quizzes 15%
  • Final Oral Exam (in-class) 20%

NOTES:

Method of delivery:

The class will be delivered in in-person in 2-hour blocks three times a week  

The course is conducted in person, on a flipped classroom model – meaning students are responsible for exploring, learning and practicing key concepts (grammar and especially vocabulary) ahead of class meeting time. There are vocabulary, grammar, writing and communicative activities assigned for each lesson. In class, students practice communicative activities, build their speaking skills, and improve their confidence in using the language. When necessary, additional time will be spent on difficult points (fine-tuning and troubleshooting). Overall, classroom meetings work as workshops in which students will have the opportunity to use the language in meaningful activities and interactions.

NOTE: ITAL 210 may be applied towards the Italian Certificate or the Minor in Italian Studies.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

New Italian Espresso – from ALMA Edizioni available as a digital program through www.blinklearning.com/  

Textbook:
https://shopusa.blinklearning.com/en/plan_escolar21-15923/47051-NEWITALIANESPRESSO-BEGINNERANDPRE-INTERMEDIATEUPDATEDEDITIONTEXTBOOK.html

Workbook:
https://shopusa.blinklearning.com/en/plan_escolar39-16659/47053-NEWITALIANESPRESSO-BEGINNERANDPRE-INTERMEDIATEUPDATEDEDITIONWORKBOOK.html

A hard copy of the text book can be purchased from the editor’s website for those who desire it (ships from Italy):
https://www.almaedizioni.it/en/product/new-italian-espresso-intermediate-and-advanced-textbook/?attribute_pa_formato=libro-ebook

A physical workbook is also available, but please note that assignments will have to be submitted digitally:
https://www.almaedizioni.it/en/product/new-italian-espresso-intermediate-and-advanced-workbook/


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