Italian 1401

Beginning Italian Fall 2016

Professors: Brandy Alvarez Clements Hall 416 (World Languages Department) 214-768 1892 (extension 81892 from SMU) balvarez@smu.edu Office Hours:

Damiano Bonuomo Clements Hall 418 (World Languages Department) 214-768 3963 (extension 83963 from SMU) bonuomo@smu.edu Office Hours:

Teresa Brentegani (Italian advisor) Clements Hall 239 A (World Languages Department) 214-768 1417 (extension 81417 from SMU) tbrenteg@smu.edu Office Hours: by appointment Silvio De Santis Clements Hall 418 (World Languages Department) 214-768 1416 (extension 81416 from SMU) E-mail: TBA Silvio.Desantis@unt.edu Office Hours: TBA Textbooks: Parliamo italiano, 5th Edition SE & Audio CDs with Quia Set (Cloth), by Suzanne Branciforte Course Handouts (available on Canvas) Students are encouraged to stop by for help or to e-mail questions! All the teachers are available to all students. Overview: our First-Year Italian sequence offers a communicative and interactive approach. We will be reading and listening to authentic materials, prepare written and oral presentation and have a lot of conversational practice. Special focus is given to communicating about yourself and others, places, interests and activities and to speaking. All of our in-classroom activities will be supported by online activities, audio and video files, and many other authentic materials such as video clips and songs. The courses will also promote your acquaintance with Italy and its culture, and the exploration of cross-cultural similarities and differences between Italy and the United States. Attendance, commitment and active participation are keys to success in this course.

Student Learning Outcomes: SLO 1 Listening: Students will demonstrate ability to understand simple, sentence-length speech, one utterance at a time, using familiar vocabulary and structures.

SLO 2 Reading: Students will demonstrate ability to understand short, non-complex texts that convey basic information using familiar vocabulary and structures.

SLO 3 Speaking: Students will demonstrate ability to express themselves in uncomplicated communicative situations related to familiar topics by responding to direct questions or requests for information, with responses typically consisting of short statements and discrete sentences.

SLO 4 Writing: Students will demonstrate ability to write short, simple communications and requests for information in loosely connected texts framed in present time, with some references to other time frames.

Course objective: The goal of second semester Italian is to improve students’ ability to understand and speak Italian using common idiomatic expressions, and to increase cultural and geographical knowledge of Italy. Students will speak about vacations, meals, holidays, and shopping in Italy, and describe hobbies and activities both in the present and the past tenses. Additional learning expectations: at the end of the course, successful students will be able to - produce appropriate vocabulary in high frequency everyday language related to vacations, meals, travel, shopping and hobbies. - create and understand short descriptive sentences using the present and the past tense; demonstrate knowledge of parts of speech (to show vocabulary recognition, to classify verbs, decline nouns, describe nouns, and identify cognates, show noun adjective and noun verb agreement) - compare some aspects of cultures: Italy and United States - identify the geography of Italy and be able to discuss a few Italian regions and cities; - use a dictionary and other tools for correct oral and written production of target language Examinations: there will be 7 tests, 13 vocabulary quizzes and a few written assignments, and both a written and oral final exam. The final written exam will assess the students’ level of comprehension, knowledge of grammar, and use of vocabulary. The final oral exam will assess the students’ speaking skills. Make-up quizzes, tests, and oral presentations will not be given unless they are previously arranged with the instructor.

Course Handouts: all course material is available on Canvas. Students are responsible for printing them and bringing them to class every day as Course Handouts are an integral part of the course and will be completed or checked in class. Students also have the option of bringing a laptop or I-pad to class to access the Course Handouts. Homework: assignments must be completed as indicated online (www.Quia.com) and on this syllabus. Homework will be penalized for each day it is late.

Attendance: attendance is MANDATORY and a key to a successful learning experience. Active participation in the classroom is expected of all students. A total of 5 unpenalized absences will be tolerated in the combined sections to cover all emergencies and illnesses. Students who miss 10 class sessions for any reason, including illness, will be dropped from the course.

Grading: Unit Grammar Quizzes 25% Vocabulary Quizzes 15%

Homework (WileyPlus, hand-outs, writing assignments) 15% Oral proficiency (participation, presentations and final oral exam) 20% Final written exam 15% Attendance 10% Disability Accommodations: Students needing academic accommodations for a disability must first register

with Disability Accommodations & Success Strategies (DASS). Students can call 214-768-1470 or visit

http://www.smu.edu/Provost/ALEC/DASS to begin the process. Once registered, students should then schedule

an appointment with the professor as early in the semester as possible, present a DASS Accommodation Letter,

and make appropriate arrangements. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive and require advance

notice to implement.

Religious Observance: Religiously observant students wishing to be absent on holidays that require missing

class should notify their professors in writing at the beginning of the semester, and should discuss with them, in

advance, acceptable ways of making up any work missed because of the absence. (See University Policy No.

1.9.)

Excused Absences for University Extracurricular Activities: Students participating in an officially

sanctioned, scheduled University extracurricular activity should be given the opportunity to make up class

assignments or other graded assignments missed as a result of their participation. It is the responsibility of the

student to make arrangements with the instructor prior to any missed scheduled examination or other missed

assignment for making up the work. (University Undergraduate Catalogue)

“In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 11, also known as the “campus carry” law, following consultation with

entire University community SMU determined to remain a weapons-free campus. Specifically, SMU prohibits

possession of weapons (either openly or in a concealed manner) on campus. For more information, please see:

http://www.smu.edu/BusinessFinance/Police/Weapons_Policy.”

In bocca al lupo!!

Quia Activities Manual: Student Set-up

Ital 1402 Course Code: FG1669

A. Create a Quia Account

If you do not have an account, you need to create one. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Go to http://books.quia.com and click Students, then click Create a new account. 2. Select a username and password and enter your information, then click Submit. Note: Remember to write down your username and password and be sure to select the correct time zone. Also, please enter a valid e-mail address so we can send you your password if you forget it.

B. Enter the Book Key and Course Code

Enter the book key and course code to complete the enrollment process. You may need to purchase a book key, you may already have a book key that you purchased separately, or you may already have activated the book for a previous course. Depending on your situation, use one of the procedures below. The course code is listed at the top of this page. Once you have completed this step, the system lists the course and book on the Student Workstation home page. To enter additional books, enter a book key in the Enter book key field and click Go. Note: Book keys can only be used once. Your book key will become invalid after you use it. 1. Go to http://books.quia.com and log in. 2. Enter the book key in the Enter book key field at the top of the Student Workstation and click Go. 3. Click Confirm to confirm your registration information. The system displays the Student Workstation and

lists the book under the My books heading.

4. Beside the book listing, enter the course code, FG1669 in the Enter course code field and click Go. 5. If necessary, select a class (section) and click Submit.

C. Using Quia

To access your Student Workstation in the future, go to http://books.quia.com and log in. Here, you can open your book, submit activities, view your results, and view your instructor's feedback. If you have any questions, contact Quia Support at http://books.quia.com/support.html

Italian 1401- Fall 2016

DATE Class ASSIGNMENT

August 22 Mon Introduzione

23 Tue Unita` preliminare A.1. (pp. 2-4): SAM WB: P.1A

Le presentazioni, Attivita`

Lo sapevi che, Nomi italiani

24 Wed Unita` preliminare A.2/A.3. (pp.4-6): SAM WB: P.2A

Ripasso, Di dove sei tu?

Si dice cosi, Attivita`, Lo sapevi che

25 Thu Unita` preliminare B.1./B.2/B.3. (pp.6-9):

Ripasso, I saluti SAM WB: P.3B. P.4B

Attivita`, Lo sapevi che

26 Fri Unita` preliminare C (pp.9-10):

Ripasso, L'alfabeto, Attivita`, Lo sapevi che SAM WB: P.5C

(Last day to drop) Handout

29 Mon Unita` preliminare D (pp.11-15): SAM WB: P.6D, P.7D

I numeri, Attivita`, Lo sapevi che, Biglietti da visita

30 Tue Presentazioni orali #1: SAM WB WB: P.8D,

Presentarsi, come si scrive il nome, P.9R-11R

il numero di telefono SAM WB LM: P.1-P.8

ORION:

31 Wed QUIZ UNO (Unita` preliminare) Unita` Preliminare

September 1 Thu Unita` 1 A (pp. 18-19) SAM WB: 1.1A

La geografia, Attivita`, Lo sapevi che,

3 Fri Unita` 1 A. Lazio (pp. 20-22)

Incontro, Lo sapevi che, Attivita`

Vocabulary Quiz #1: pp.18-19

5 Mon Labor Day - University Holiday

DATE Class ASSIGNMENT

September 6 Tue Unita` 1 A.3 (pp. 23-24)

Il sostantivo singolare, L'articolo SAM WB: 1.2A, 1.3A

indeterminativo, Attivita` Handout

7 Wed Unita` 1 B.1 (pp. 25-26) SAM WB: 1.4 B

La citta`, Attivita`

8 Thu Unita` 1 B.2 (pp. 27-30)

Incontro, Attivita`,Lo sapevi che

9 Fri Unita` 1 B.3 (pp. 30-32)

I pronomi soggetto, Attivita` SAM WB: 1.5B, 1.6B

Il verbo essere, C'e', ci sono, Il negativo Handout

Attivita`

12 Mon Unita` 1 B.3 (pp. 33-34) SAM WB: 1.7B, 1.8B

L'articolo determinativo singolare, Attivita` Handout

Vocabulary Quiz #2: pp.23-25

13 Tue Ripasso

14 Wed QUIZ DUE (Unita` 1, A/B)

15 Thu Unita` 1 , C.1 Il calendario e la data (pp. 35-37)Handout

Si dice cosi, Lo sapevi che, Attivita` SAM WB: 1.9C, 1.10C

16 Fri Unita` 1 C.2 (pp. 37-39)

Incontro, Attivita`

19 Mon Unita` 1 C.3 (pp. 39-42) SAM WB:

Il verbo avere e le espressioni 1.12 C, 1.14C

idiomatiche con avere, Attivita`

Vocabulary Quiz #3: p. 35

20 Tue Ripasso Handout

DATE Class ASSIGNMENT

September 21 Wed Unita` 1 D.3 (pp. 49-51)

Il presente indicativo dei verbi in -are, SAM WB 1.17D, 1.20D

Attivita` Handout

22 Thu Unita` 1 D.2 (pp. 46-48) SAM WB: 1.15, 1.16

Incontro, Attivita`, Lo sapevi che

23 Fri Unita` 1 C.3 (pp. 42-43) SAM WB: 1.15C

Le preposizioni semplici, Attivita` Handout

26 Mon Unita` 1 D.1 (pp. 44-46)

L'ora, Attivita`

27 Tue Ripasso SAM WB 1.21D, 1.22D

28 Wed Unita` 1 : Immagini e parole (pp. 53-55) SAM LM: 1.1-1.7

La geografia del Bel Paese, Una gita a Roma

Vocabulary Quiz #4: p.41

29 Thu Presentazioni orali #2: la geografia italiana Unita` Uno

ORION

30 Fri QUIZ TRE (Unita` 1, C/D)

October 3 Mon Unita` 2 A Emilia Romagna (pp. 59-61) SAM WB 2.1A

La lezione, Attivita`, Lo sapevi che

* Cruciverba: nell'aula

4 Tue Unita` 2 A.2/A.3 (pp. 61-63)

Incontro, Attivita`, Lo sapevi che

5 Wed Unita` 2 A.3 (pp. 64-67) SAM WB 2.2A,2.4A

I verbi in -ere, Attivita`

Vocabulary Quiz #5: p. 60

6 Thu Unita` 2 B.1 (pp. 69-71) SAM WB 2.5B

La casa dello studente, Si dice cosi

Attivita`

7 Fri Unita` 2 B.2 (pp. 70-73)

Lo sapevi che (3), Incontro, Attivita`

DATE Class ASSIGNMENT

October Monday 10- Tuesday 11 Fall Break!!

12 wed Unita` 2 B.3 (pp. 73-76)

Il sostantivo plurale, Attivita`, Lo sapevi che SAM WB 2.6B, 2.7B

L'articolo determinativo plurale, Attivita` Handout

Vocabulary Quiz #6: p. 68

13 Thu Unita` 2 B.3 (p.77)

Ripasso: plurali

14 Fri QUIZ QUATTRO (Unita` 2, A/B)

17 Mon Unita` 2 C.1 (pp. 78-79) SAM WB 2.8B, 2.9B

L'universita`, Attivita`

18 Tue Presentazioni orali #3: Q uali classi frequenti, quali giorni della

settimana, a che ora? Cosa fai a scuola?

19 Wed Unita` 2 C.2 (pp. 80-82) HW: descrivi lo

Incontro, Lo sapevi che, Attivita` studente ideale

(Due Friday)

20 Thu Unita` 2 C.3 (pp. 82-85)

L'aggettivo, Lo sapevi che, Attivita` SAM WB 2.10, 2.14B

Vocabulary Quiz #7: p.78 Handout

21 Fri Unita` 2 C.3 (pp. 86-87) SAM WB 2.11B, 2.13B

Gli aggettivi possessivi, Attivita` Handout

24 Mon Ripasso

25 Tue Unita` 2 D.1 (pp. 88-90) SAM WB 2.15B

La vita scolastica, Lo sapevi che, Attivita`

"Il buono e il cattivo"

26 Wed D.2. Incontro (pp. 89-91)

Ripasso

27 Thu Unita` 2 D.3 (pp. 92-93) SAM WB 2.16D, 2.18D,

Verbi irregolari, Attivita`, Lo sapevi che Handout

Vocabulary Quiz #8: pp.84-85

Date Class ASSIGNMENTOctober 28 Fri Unita` 2 D.3 (pp. 94-95) SAM WB 2.19D, 2.20D

Piacere Handout

31 Mon Presentazioni orali #4 : descrivi SAM WB 2.22R, 2.23R

l'amico ideale

November 1 Tue Ripasso: i verbi SAM WB 2.21D

Gli esami non finiscono mai (pp.97-98) Handout

Vocabulary Quiz #9: p.87 SAM LM:2.1-2.9

2 Wed QUIZ CINQUE (Unita` 2, C/D) ORION:

Unita` Due

3 Thu Unita` 3 A.1, Sicilia (pp. 106-108)

La famiglia, La regola della famiglia SAM WB 3.1A, 3.3A

Lo sapevi che, Attivita` Handout

Ripasso: aggettivi possessivi

4 Fri Unita` 3 A.2 (pp. 108-111) Handout

Incontro, Lo sapevi che, Attivita` Albero genealogico

Ripasso: verbi irregolari

7 Mon Unita` 3 A.3 (pp. 112-114) SAM WB 3.4A, 3.5A

Le parole interrogative, Attivita` Handout

8 Tue Unita` 3 B.1 (pp. 115-117) SAM WB 3.6B

La casa, Attivita`, Lo sapevi che

Vocabulary Quiz #10: p.106

9 Wed Unita` 3 B.2 (pp. 118-120)

Incontro, Attivita`, Lo sapevi che

10 Thu Unita` 3 B.3 (p. 121) SAM WB 3.7B, 3.9B

Bello e buono, Handout

Attivita`, Lo sapevi che

11 Fri Questo e quello (pp.122-123) Handout

Vocabulary Quiz #11: p. 115

14 Mon QUIZ SEI (Unita` 3, A/B)

DATE Class ASSIGNMENTNovember 15 Tue Unita` 3 C.1 (pp. 124-125) SAM WB 3.8, 3.9

Il tempo, Lo sapevi che, Attivita` 3.10C, 3.11C

Ripasso: numeri, giorni, mesi

16 Wed Unita` 3 C.2 (pp. 126-128)

Incontro, Attivita`, Lo sapevi che

*Cruciverba: il tempo

17 Thu Unita` 3 C.3 (pp. 129-130) SAM WB 3.12C

Volere, potere, dovere Handout

Attivita`

18 Fri I verbi irregolari fare, dire, bere (pp.131-132) SAM WB 3.14C

Vocabulary Quiz #12: pp. 121-122 3.15C

Handout

21 Mon Unita` 3 D.1 (pp. 133-134) SAM WB 3.16D

In centro, Lo sapevi che, Attivita`

Ripasso: preposizioni semplici

22 Tue Unita` 3 D.2 (pp. 134-136)

Incontro, Attivita` SAM WB 3.18D

Wednesday 23- Friday 25 Thanksgiving - University Holiday

28 Mon Unita` 3 D.3 (pp. 137-138) SAM WB 3.17D

Le preposizioni articolate, Attivita` Handout

Vocabulary Quiz #13: pp. 129-130

29 Tue Presentazioni orali #5: finale

30 Wed Unita` 3: Come si vive in Italia (pp.141-142) SAM WB 3.19D, 3.21R

December 1 Thu Presentazioni orali #5: finale SAM LM:3.1-3.9

2 Fri QUIZ SETTE (Unita` 3, C/D) ORION: Unita` Tre

5 Mon Ripasso Handout

Ital 1401 FINAL EXAM : Thursday, December 8, 8:00am - 11:00am