Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - ITAL 300 D100

Advanced Italian: Language and Culture (3)

Class Number: 6396

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 2:30–4:20 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:

PLEASE NOTE: This course has asynchronous work that students must do in their own time. Students are also expected to be availabiel for the synchronous scheduled class times. 

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.

STUDENT SUITABILITY FOR THIS COURSE

Students who are not sure about their language level and suitability for this course should consult with the instructor: ecaselli@sfu.ca

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

  • Compositions 2 x 5 10%
  • Assignments (9x 4) 36%
  • Group Work (X2) 10%
  • Mid-Term 16%
  • Final Oral Exam 16%
  • Attendance, preparation and class participation 12%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Al Dente 4, Premium edition (access code to Blink learning platform included)
Publisher: Casa delle Lingue

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).