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ITAL 0001 - Elementary Italian - Level I

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 72 lecture Description: Intensive instruction in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing elementary Italian. Basic grammar, regular and some irregular verbs in the present tense of the indicative mood. Daily practice in speaking and writing. Corresponds to two years of high school study. (CSU, UC) Units 4 Lecture-Discussion 72 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 72 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Recognize and paraphrase elementary Italian spoken in simple present and past tenses at moderate conversational speed. Produce accurate pronunciation with grammatically correct sentences in Novice Mid level conversations. Recognize and explain what is read in simple present and past tenses from any elementary reading passage. Write short sentences and paragraphs in simple present and past tenses using correct syntax. Compare and contrast cultural perspectives based on reading, discussions and videos. Course Content Outline I. Formal and informal greetings II. Introductions III. Italian alphabet and phonetics (the letters c, g, r, s and z; the letters combinations: gl, gn, sc and qu; Italian vowels, the accento tonico) IV. Numbers 0-100 and higher V. Nouns and articles VI. Subject pronouns VII. The verb “essere” VIII. Adjectives agreement IX. Telling time X. Regular -are verbs XI. Andare, dare, fare, and stare XII. The verb “avere” XIII. Regular – ere verbs and “piacere” XIV. Numbers 101 and higher XV. Possessive adjectives XVI. Simple prepositions and prepositional contractions XVII. Regular – ire verbs XVIII. Descriptive adjectives XIX. Interrogative words XX. Demonstrative adjectives XXI. The verbs: dovere, potere and volere XXII. The verbs : dire, uscire, and venire XXIII. Disjunctive pronouns XXIV. The passato prossimo with avere XXV. The verbs: conoscere and sapere Course Objectives Course Objectives Through oral and written exercises, activities and assignments, students will: 1. Distinguish between feminine and masculine nouns. 2. Identify formal and informal language. 3. Use expressions of greeting and introduction. 4. Describe classes, classroom objects and the Italian school system. 5. Talk about the weather, days of the week, months and seasons. 6. Describe pastimes and activities. 7. Conjugate and use the present tense of verbs ending in -ARE and -ERE. 8. Talk about family. 9. Use possessive adjectives to express ownership. 10. Compare and contrast prepositions. 11. Describe people. 12. Ask questions. 13. Use demonstrative adjectives and pronouns. 14. Talk about technology 15. Express willingness, obligation and ability. 16. Use disjunctive pronouns. 17. Recognize and use the verbs dire, uscire and venire. 18. Describe clothing and fashion. 19. Talk about shopping 20. Express the past using the passato prossimo with avere 21. Differentiate between sapere and conoscere 22. Identify English and Italian cognates. 23. Identify major regions and cities in Italy. Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read aloud the following passage and translate it into English. Andrea: Oh che caldo. Ho proprio sete adesso.Hai voglia di una birra? Silvia: No, ma ho fame. Ho voglia di un buon panino e di un gelato Andrea: Chissa se c'è un bar in questa stazione. Silvia: Sì, c'è, ma non abbiamo tempo solo cinque minuti. Andrea: Hai ragione, ma guarda c'è un venditore..... Grade based on accuracy. 2. Read aloud the following dialogue with a classmate and identify verbs, subject pronouns, interrogative adjectives... Andrea: Silvia... cosa prendi? Silvia: un cappuccino Andrea: Non mangi? non fare complimenti. Io mangio sempre! Silvia: No di solito non faccio colazione la mattina Andrea: Bene allora.. un cappuccino e una pasta. Silvia: Allora, dove andiamo poi? Vuoi andare in gita o preferisci andare da Maria? Andrea:Andiamo da Maria e poi se vuoi andiamo a visitare Verona. Silvia: Va bene però prima mi accompagni alla Rinascente a comprare un regalo per Maria. Cameriera: Ecco il cappuccino e la pasta. Grade based on accuracy. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance A. Answer the following questions regarding your hometown 1. Come sono gli abitanti della tua città? 2. Dove abitano? Abitano in belle case? 3. Cosa fanno durante il week end? 4. Come sono le case della tua città? 5. Gli abitanti della della tua città hanno belle macchine? 6. Hanno bei giardini? 7. Hanno begli animali? 8. Hanno una vita facile o difficile? 9. C’è il problema dell’acqua nella tua città? C’è un problema? 10. Sei contento di abitare nella tua città? Grade based on accuracy. B. Use the plural form of the following words: 1. un albergo Tre _______________ 2. una lezione Quattro_______________ 3. uno studente Cinque_______________ 4. un’amica Sei_______________ 5. un bicchiere Sette _________________ Grade based on accuracy. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. With a classmate, prepare a dialogue, have it checked by your teacher and learn it by heart. At the appointed time perform the dialogue for the class and if necessary for their understanding translate it. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.