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1 Instructor: Amy Chambless Materials: Crescendo! 2 nd Ed. Office: 140 Dey Hall La meglio gioventù Office Hrs: Mon, Fri 8:30-10:00 (Bullshead) Wed 1:15-2:15 (140 Dey) Course Description: Italian 204 offers a close review of Italian grammatical structures you learned in Ital 101- Ital 203 and introduces a few advanced concepts as well (e.g. the trapassato prossimo, passato remoto, and trapassato del congiuntivo). Over the course of the semester, you will review and expand your vocabulary including your idiomatic vocabulary. You will develop greater fluency in both speaking and writing. You will gain historical and cultural knowledge in this course as well, as our language study will be supplemented by a close viewing of two award-winning Italian films. Marco Tullio Giordana s 2003 film La meglio gioventù is a series which follows the lives of two brothers growing up in Italy during the latter part of the twentieth century. Their lives and ensuing dramas span several critical eras of Italian history which themselves were full of social and political drama; Italy: Love It or Leave it is a 2011 documentary about young Italians considering the co-existing hardships and beauty of their land and reflecting upon the various forces that shape national identity. Learning Objectives: to consolidate and deepen knowledge of Italian grammar to improve comprehension skills through exposure to cinematic texts to expand vocabulary, including knowledge of idioms to learn more about Italian history, culture and social issues to develop greater accuracy and fluency in both spoken and written Italian Course Requirements: Your homework will consist of a variety of activities such as grammatical exercises, reactions to film clips, other short writing assignments, journaling, short research projects, and oral interviews. Your participation grade will be based upon your preparation for class each day, how much you say in class and your commitment to using only Italian during class. There will be five quizzes, a midterm and a final exam. No make-ups are allowed. You will research an important phenomenon of Italian history. As a culminating activity, you will create a video project, in which you will creatively present these critical ideas to your classmates. Italian at UNC: The Department of Romance Studies offers Italian courses from beginning to advanced levels, as well as a major and minor with courses in advanced language, literature, culture, and film. The Italian major and minor are good choices for careers in International Relations & Business, Journalism, Communications, and Education. For information about the program or about study-abroad opportunities, talk to your instructor or the Italian Undergraduate Advisor Amy Chambless: achamble@ .unc.edu 1

2 SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCES FOR ITAL 204: Sentieri Supersite: (for extra activities to review old material from Ital ) Sakai ITAL 204 course page: (tells you everything you need to know for your Italian course: homework, quiz and exam dates, grades, calendar of cultural events, information about tutoring and review sessions, etc.) Sakai Italian For Fun site: (for signing up for Italian cultural events at UNC, and for accessing internet resources for learning more about Italian language and culture and for exploring study, travel, and work opportunities in Italy.) Your instructors (who can help you find ways to enhance your study of Italian; and Amy Chambless, Italian Undergraduate Adviser who can answer your questions about course placement, study-abroad opportunities, and the Italian major and minor. Look at the end of this syllabus for the descriptions and assessment rubrics for the oral exams, temi, prezi project and participation. Participation: p. 5; Temi: p. 6; Orali: p. 7 Film Project: p. 8 ADDITIONAL EVENTS, SITES, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ORGANIZATIONS: Italian Film Series: a series of Italian Films (w/ subtitles) shown in the UG Library. Schedule posted on Sakai. Tavola italiana: an Italian conversation hour for beginning and intermediate levels. Schedule posted on Sakai. CIAO conversation hour: a weekly conversation hour for advanced students, hosted by the Italian Club. Italian Club: a UNC student organization devoted to promoting interest in Italian language and culture. To join, please subscribe to the listserv Italianclub and attend the first meeting. Italian Honor Society: If you perform well in your language class, you may be invited to join the National Italian Honor Society; you will be honored at our awards ceremony and the merit will be noted on your transcript. Italian Literary Contest: an annual literary contest with recognition and cash prizes. Sakai Italian For Fun: You are enrolled in a special Sakai site called Italian for Fun, in which you can discover additional opportunities to practice your Italian or to learn about study, work, and travel opportunities in Italy. 2

3 ITAL 204 Course Requirements: Read carefully, initial each blank and sign at the bottom, confirming your willingness to respect and adhere to these policies. Turn this page into your instructor by the 3rd day of class. Participation and Attendance Your participation will be evaluated by several criteria: coming to class prepared (having read the assigned pages and done the assigned exercises); speaking only Italian during class; volunteering often; working well in groups. Absences (excused or unexcused) will bring your participation grade down naturally, because you can only participate when you are physically present in class. Look carefully at your participation rubric on p. 15, to see exactly how this grade is calculated. However, you may be granted two free absences, which will not affect your participation grade. If you miss class on the day you have a tema, a quiz or an exam (including any small vocabulary quizzes), you may only make up that quiz or exam if your absence is excused; the make-ups will be different from the ones your classmates take. Absences are excused in case of a university sporting event, an illness, or a Dean s excuse. If your absence is not excused, you will take a zero. Homework All homework should be written legibly or typed. We do not accept late assignments. Your homework assignments will be related to the grammatical and lexical content of the chapters and will include grammatical exercises as well as different types of writing activities. Special Projects Special projects are opportunities to apply your language skills to assignments that are slightly larger in scope than daily homework. These projects give you the opportunity to assimilate lexical and grammatical content from each chapter and to delve into one of the cultural themes found within. The projects this semester include three oral exams (a recording and assessment of a news article, a reenactment of a scene, and an interview with your instructor), four temi (compositions), and a group film project. Quizzes, Midterm and Final 5 quizzes, a midterm, and a final are scheduled this semester. Note the dates. No make-ups are allowed, except in the case of an excused absence. (See above.) FINAL EXAM: Monday, December 12 at 8:00 a.m. Professionalism Students should come to class with a positive attitude. Cell phones should be turned off. There should be no use of electronic devices for any purpose other than meeting the lesson s objectives. Each failure to respect this policy will result in an automatic point deduction from the participation grade. When you communicate with your instructor, please use language appropriate for a professional relationship. Honor Code All students should respect the rules of the Honor Code ( When doing all homework, you must work alone. You may not get help from classmates, tutors, or online translators. Violations are easy to detect. If you do not respect this policy, your instructor will carry out one of the sanctions outlined above. You will sign a pledge on your quizzes, exams, and grading rubrics, confirming your adherence to this policy. Achieving Your Goals Because language learning is cumulative, it is essential for your success in this class that you review old material (grammatical and lexical content) as you learn the new. You will be held accountable for it. Grade Distribution Participation 15% Homework 20% Special Projects 10% Quizzes 20% Midterm 15% Final 20% Grade Scale A A B B B C C C D D F Below THERE IS NO EXTRA CREDIT OFFERED FOR THIS COURSE AT ANY POINT DURING THE SEMESTER. I have read the course policies, understand them, and agree to respect them. 3

4 DATE (DATES) ARGOMENTI (TOPICS) GRAMMATICA SCADENZE (DUE DATES) Capitolo 1 : Conosciamoci meglio! 24.8 (M); 26.8 (V) 29.8 (L); 31.8 (M) 2.9 (V) descrizioni di persone, la routine giornaliera; l amore, il matrimonio e la famiglia articoli, nomi, aggettivi; pronomi soggetto; presente 31 agosto: Tema 1 7 settembre: Quiz 1 Capitolo 2: Tanti racconti del passato 7.9 (M); 9.9 (V) 12.9 (L); 14.9 (M) 16.9 (V); 19.9 (L); l infanzia e la vita adolescente auto-analisi possessivi; imperfetto, passato prossimo & trapassato 12 settembre: Orale 1 19 settembre: Quiz 2 Capitolo 3: Tanti sogni nel cassetto! 21.9 (M); 23.9 (V) (L); 28.9 (M) 30.9 (V); 3.10 (L) il lavoro; il voluntarianismo futuro; partitivo; pronomi diretti; ne; condizionale 26 settembre: Tema 2 3 ottobre: Quiz 3 Capitolo 4: Tu vuoi fare l americano 5.10 (M) 7.10 (V) 10.10(L);12.10(M) 14.10(V) L influenza americana sull Italia L identità italiana nel mondo preposizioni; negativo, ne, ci, pron. indir. e combinati 10 ottobre: Tema 3 14 ottobre: MIDTERM Capitolo 5: Migrazioni: Chi va e chi viene 17.10(L);19.10(M) 24.10(L);26.10(M) 28.10(V);31.10(L) gli stranieri in Italia gli italiani nel mondo il congiuntivo 17 ottobre: Tema 4 31 ottobre: Quiz 4 Capitolo 6: E il mondo si fa sempre più piccolo: l Italia nell Unione Europea 2.11(M); 4.11(V) 14.11(L);16.11(M) 18.11(V);21.11(L) il ruolo d Italia in Europa il congiuntivo e il periodo ipotetico; il progressivo 2 novembre: Orale 2 21 novembre: Quiz 5 Capitolo 7: Le tradizioni e la cultura popolare 28.11(L);30.11(M) 2.12(V); 5.12(L) 7.12(M) feste e tradizioni; cultura popolare piacere, ecc; pass remoto; l infinito, gerund, parti pass 27 novembre: Tema 5 29 novembre: Orale 3 5 dicembre: Video Project 4

5 Ital 204 Participation Evaluation Name COMPONENTS POINTS COMMENTS: Participation in Class Answers and asks questions frequently Participates actively in class discussion Thinks deeply and strives always to answer questions as completely as possible; avoids superficiality /30 Asks good questions Preparation For Class: Comes to class having completed the assigned screenings, readings, and written homework and giving evidence of the fact that the preparation was done with care and with depth Does not engage in activities unrelated to class Use Of Italian: Speaks regularly in Italian when asking questions and performing activities in pair or group work Avoids speaking English in class Engagement In Group Work: Actively participates in pair work and group work. Shows respect towards classmates and stays on target /30 /20 /20 Total Point Value : X [ / ] [classes attended / total classes] = / 100 5

6 ITAL 204 TEMA Nome Grade = (1st draft grade / 100 x 70%) + (2 nd draft grade / 100 x 30%) = / 100 MOLTO BENE punti: You will achieve a grade in this range if the following criteria apply to your essay: - Follows instructions - Adequate content (meets minimum word count) and minimal repetition - Good organization of ideas including logical transitions - Uses vocabulary appropriate to topic and level - Clear and comprehensible - Accurate use of grammar for this level, i.e. 10 errors or fewer relating to grammatical topics already covered BENE punti: You will achieve a grade in this range if most of the following criteria apply to your essay: - Follows instructions - Adequate content (meets or is just short of minimum word count) and minimal repetition - Some small but persistent problems with vocabulary usage, comprehensibility, and/or organization of ideas - Inconsistent attention to grammar i.e. 15 errors or fewer relating to grammatical topics already covered SUFFICIENTE punti: You will achieve a grade in this range if several of the following criteria apply to your essay: - Does not follow all instructions - Inadequate content (falls too far below minimum word count) and/or excessive repetition - Some problems with organization (the flow is disjointed and choice of statements seems arbitrary) - Too many problems with inappropriate word usage and inaccurate grammar (over 15 errors) - The problems outlined above are interfering with comprehensibility INACCETTABILE 0-69 punti: You will achieve a grade in this range if the following criteria apply to your essay - Does not follow instructions - Inadequate content (falls far below minimum word count) - Too many mistakes in grammar and vocabulary (over 25 errors) - Poorly organized and/or incomprehensible 6

7 Evaluation for Orale1 [General Pronunciation + Fluency] Nome Pledge Component Points target sounds: vowels, consonant combinations; stress /15 Total: /50 x 2 = / 100 oral fluency /15 grammatical accuracy good use of vocabulary + completeness of assignment Evaluation for Orale2 [General Pronunciation + Fluency] Nome Pledge Component Points target sounds: vowels, consonant combinations; stress /15 Total: /50 x 2 = / 100 oral fluency /15 grammatical accuracy good use of vocabulary + completeness of assignment 7

8 Evaluation for Orale 3 [General Pronunciation + Fluency] Nome Pledge Component target sounds: vowels, consonant combinations; stress Points Total: /50 x 2 = / 100 comprehension fluency of responses grammatical accuracy good use of vocabulary /5 ability to ask questions /5 Griglia di valutazione Final Film Project Grade / 100 NOME AREA Originality: Does your work present an idea or a group of ideas in an original way? Relevance: Does your work intelligently and insightfully engage one of the themes we have discussed in the course? Style: In your work, do you make effective use of the stylistic devices to engage your audience and make your points effectively? Unity: Does your work exhibit cohesion from beginning to end, both conceptually and stylistically? In other words, will I be able to understand what motivated your choices in style based upon the thematic content of your clip and the larger story in which it is embedded? Language: Does your project demonstrate careful use of Italian: well-chosen vocabulary, careful, correct grammar, well-placed idioms, and good pronunciation. POINT RANGE TOTAL POINTS COMMENTS: 8