aCademiC Catalog 2013-2014 - Lorenzo de Medici

School of Italian Language & Culture FLORENCE
Italian Language 3-Credit
Courses
3-Credit Italian Language Elementary 1
ITL 101 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
This course is for absolute beginner students who have
never studied Italian before. Its aim is to give the basis of the
language, allowing students to deal with the most common
everyday situations by expressing themselves in the present
and past tenses. Key grammatical topics include: definite and
indefinite articles; noun-adjective agreement; present tense of
regular and main irregular verbs; prepositions; direct pronouns;
present perfect; possessive adjectives. Key thematic areas
include: shopping for food; in a restaurant; daily life and spare
time; travelling; vacations; the family.
3-Credit Italian Language Elementary 2
ITL 102 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
This course is designed for students who have completed one
semester (or equivalent) of Italian and already have a basic
vocabulary and knowledge of elementary structures of the
language. By the end of the semester students should be able
to complete simple and routine tasks requiring an exchange of
information on familiar matters, to describe their background
and issues related to everyday life. Key grammatical topics
include: review of Elementary 1 course contents; simple and
compound prepositions; reflexive verbs; future; imperfect
tense; indirect pronouns; introduction to present conditional.
Key thematic areas include: shopping in Italy; daily routine;
habits in the past; Italian festivities; Italian food; in a hotel.
Selected readings.
Prerequisites: ITL 101 3-Credit Italian Language Elementary 1 or
equivalent; placement test upon arrival
3-Credit Italian Language Intermediate 1
ITL 201 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
This course is directed towards the acquisition of more complex
structures of Italian language in order to express personal
opinions and preferences. By the end of the course students
should be able to enter unprepared into conversation on topics
that are familiar; to relate the plot of a book or film; to write
correct texts on topics of personal interest. Key grammatical
topics include: review of previous level contents; past perfect;
prepositions; combined, indefinite and interrogative pronouns;
present and past conditional; linking words; impersonal forms;
present and past subjunctive. Key thematic areas include:
Italian geography; food and cuisine; holidays; driving in Italy;
dwellings; health and body. Selected readings.
Prerequisites: ITL 102 3-Credit Italian Language Elementary 2
or equivalent; placement test upon arrival
3-Credit Italian Language Intermediate 2
ITL 202 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
This course introduces students to contemporary Italian society
by exploiting different sources including literature, the media
and press. By the end of the course students should be able to
show a high degree of understanding of complex written and
spoken texts and respond appropriately to them, both orally
and in writing. Key grammatical topics include: review and
expansion of contents of previous levels; forms and use of the
subjunctive mood; imperative with pronouns; introduction to
passato remoto; infinitive and gerund; degrees of comparison;
passive voice; relative pronouns; reported speech (first
level). Key thematic areas include: famous Italians; issues of
contemporary history, culture and society; local arts and crafts;
Italian cinema. Selected readings of literary works.
Prerequisites: ITL 201 3-Credit Italian Language Intermediate 1
or equivalent; placement test upon arrival
3-Credit Italian Language Advanced 1
ITL 301 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
This course is designed for students who already have a solid
grammatical/lexical basis. By the end of the course students
should be able to understand most TV news and information
on current affairs; read contemporary literary prose; write
texts about a wide range of subjects; achieve the degree of
confidence with the language that makes communication fluid
and clear. Key grammatical topics include: consolidation of
previous levels; impersonal forms; clauses and constructions
using the subjunctive; passato remoto; passive forms in
contrast; relative clauses in contrast. Key thematic areas
include: changes in the Italian language and dialects; typical
Italian products; immigration in Italy; environmental issues.
Selected readings of literary works by modern Italian authors.
Prerequisites: ITL 202 3-Credit Italian Language Intermediate 2
or equivalent; placement test upon arrival
3-Credit Italian Language Advanced 2
ITL 302 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
This course is designed for students who have a high degree
of fluency in Italian both in speaking and in writing. By the end
of the course students should be able to formulate ideas and
opinions with precision and recognize a wide range of idiomatic
expressions and colloquialisms, as well as apply register
shifts. Key grammatical topics include: review of previous
levels; past perfect subjunctive; past conditional; indefinite
adjectives pronouns; verbs and prepositions; conditional
clauses; trapassato remoto; gerund, infinitive, participle; tense
agreement; reported speech (second level). Key thematic areas
include: Italian regionalism; the Risorgimento; politics and the
media; contemporary literature and cinema; cultural heritage.
Selected readings of literary works by modern Italian authors.
Prerequisites: ITL 301 3-Credit Italian Language Advanced 1 or
equivalent; placement test upon arrival
Italian Language 4-Credit
Courses
4-Credit Italian Language Elementary 1
ITL 111 F
Cr: 4; Contact hrs: 60
This is a 4-Credit Elementary 1 course designed for absolute
beginner students who have never studied Italian before. By the
end of the course students should be able to deal with the most
common everyday situations by expressing themselves in the
present and past tenses. Compared to a 3-Credit Elementary
1 course, this course devotes more time to practicing the four
main language abilities both in class and outside besides
introducing some additional grammar topics and exploring
Italian culture. Key grammatical topics include: definite and
indefinite articles; noun-adjective agreement; present tense of
regular and main irregular verbs; prepositions; direct pronouns;
present perfect; possessive adjectives. Key thematic areas
include: shopping for food; daily life and spare time; vacations;
at the restaurant; family; in town. Selected readings. During the
intersession at least 4 hours are dedicated to mandatory extra
class cultural activities.
4-Credit Italian Language Elementary 2
ITL 112 F
Cr: 4; Contact hrs: 60
This course is designed for students who have completed one
semester (or equivalent) of Italian and who already have a
basic vocabulary of Italian and basic knowledge of elementary
structures of the language. By the end of the semester students
should be able to complete simple and routine tasks requiring
an exchange of information on familiar matters, to describe
their background and issues related to everyday life. Compared
to a 3-Credit Elementary 2 course, this course devotes more
time to practicing the four main language abilities both in
class and outside besides introducing some additional topics
and exploring Italian culture. Key grammatical topics include:
review of Elementary 1 level contents; simple and compound
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LdM Academic Catalog 2013-2014