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