Italian 1010 Fall 2018 Instructor: Silvia E. Smith, Ph.D. [email protected]TA: Signora Maura Agate Contact on Canvas Textbooks Branciforte and A. Grassi. (5 th edition). Parliamo Italiano with WileyPlus 5e BRV+ LMS. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin ISBN: 9781119349099 Course Description Italian 1010 is an entry-level, self-study course. In this class students will be offered the opportunity to learn basic verbal communication skills in Italian, as well as different aspects of the Italian culture. Students will also learn every-day vocabulary, including likes, dislikes, weather, food, and greetings. Course Objectives By the end of this course, you should be able to engage in basic conversations in Italian, including: 1. Describing where you are from, what you study, and what you do. 2. Ask for directions on how to get to a specific geographical location. 3. Ask about a product, its cost, and whether you can try it (on). 4. Discuss the weather and any implication it may have on travel. Grade Book Setup Category Module(s) Due % of Overall Grade Homework Assignments 10 points x 14 assignments 24%
Branciforte and A. Grassi. (5th edition). Parliamo Italiano with WileyPlus 5e BRV+ LMS. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin ISBN: 9781119349099
Course Description
Italian 1010 is an entry-level, self-study course. In this class students will be offered the opportunity to learn basic verbal communication skills in Italian, as well as different aspects of the Italian culture. Students will also learn every-day vocabulary, including likes, dislikes, weather, food, and greetings.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to engage in basic conversations in Italian, including:
1. Describing where you are from, what you study, and what you do. 2. Ask for directions on how to get to a specific geographical location. 3. Ask about a product, its cost, and whether you can try it (on). 4. Discuss the weather and any implication it may have on travel.
Grade Book Setup
Category Module(s) Due % of Overall Grade
Homework Assignments 10 points x 14 assignments 24%
Quizzes 20 points x 14 quizzes 48%
WileyPlus Assignments 10 points x 9 assignments 16%
Weekly Discussions 5 x 14 12%
Total 100%
Please note:
Late assignments will not be taken without prior authorization, for full or partial credit.
Module 1 (Settimana 1, August 27-31)
Unita` Preliminare.
The goals for this module are:
Greeting people and saying good-bye. Introducing yourself. Asking people their names and where they are from. Asking people how they are. Giving and asking for phone numbers.
Exercises to complete:
P.A) Le Presentazioni (Introducing yourself in Italian).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Do exercises P.1, P.5, and P.7.
P.B) I Saluti (Greetings)
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Do exercise P.9. Learn the alphabet. Learn the numbers from 1 to 100. Do exercise P.18.
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
WileyPlus: Unita` P Listen and Speak.
Note: Please ignore the due date posted on WileyPlus for each assignment and refer to the syllabus schedule instead.
Addressing different people. Asking what and where things are. Telling someone your age
Exercises to complete:
Unita` 1.A) La Geografia (Geography). • Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” • Read the dialog (A2). • Do exercise 1.4. • Learn about the gender of nouns and how to make the plural of Italian words. • Do exercises 1.11, 1.12, and 1.13.
Unita` 1.B) La Citta` (The City). • Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” • Read the dialog on B2. • Learn the following on B3: subject pronouns, the simple present of the verb essere (to be) and c’e`/ ci sono (there is / there are). • Do exercise 1.25 and 1.28. • Learn the definite articles. • Do exercise 1.33.
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
Quiz: take Unita`1 A and B quiz.
Module 3 (Settimana 3; Sept 10-14)
Unita` 1.C and 1.D
The goals for this module are:
Describing states of being. Telling someone your age. Telling time.
Exercises to complete:
Unita` 1.C) I Mesi Dell’Anno (The Months of the Year).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Read the dialogue (C2). Do exercise 1.41. Learn the verb avere (to have) and the idiomatic expressions with avere (C3). Do exercises exercise 1.47 and 1.48. Learn the simple prepositions (C3). Do exercise 1.53.
Unita` 1.D) La Data (Today’s Date).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Learn how to ask/tell the time (D1). Do exercise 1.56. Learn the present Indicative of –ARE verbs (Prima Coniugazione). Read carefully and practice conjugating the verbs both orally and in written form (D3). Do exercises 1.65, 1.66, and 1.67.
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
WileyPlus: Unita` 1 Listen and Speak.
Quiz: Take Unita` 1 C and D quiz.
Module 4 (Settimana 4; Sept 17-21)
Unita`1 End of Chapter
The goal for this module is:
Describing geographic landmarks of Italy.
Exercises to complete:
Unita` 1, Immagini e Parole.
Read the article “La Geografia del Bel Paese” at the end of Unita` 1. Do exercise 1.73. Watch video for Unita` 1 and review all vocab for the quiz. Write a 20 word summary of the video and upload in the homework file. Upload answers to the Video Manual exercises on WileyPlus.
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
WileyPlus: Unita` 1 Video Manual.
Quiz: take the Unita`1 End of Chapter quiz.
Module 5 (Settimana 5; Sept 24-28)
Unita` 2.A and 2.B
The goals for this module are:
Talking about school. Using the plural.
Exercises to complete:
Unita` 2.A) La Lezione (The Lesson).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Read the dialogue (A2). Do exercise 2.4. Learn the simple present of –ERE verbs (Seconda Coniugazione) and –IRE verbs (Terza
Coniugazione). Do exercises 2.11, 2.12, and 2.13.
Unita` 2.B) La Casa Dello Studente (The Student’s House)
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Read DOVE SIAMO (B2). Do exercise 2.21. Review the plural for nouns (B3). Do exercise 2.29.
Review the definite articles. Do exercise 2.31.
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
Quiz: take Unita`2 A and B quiz.
Module 6 (Settimana 6; Oct 1-5)
Unita` 2.C and 2.D
The goals for this module are:
Expressing possession. Expressing likes and dislikes.
Exercises to complete:
Unita` 2.C) L’Universita` (The University).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Read the dialogue (C2). Do exercise 2.39. Learn about adjectives, reading carefully C3. Do exercises 2.47 and 2.48. Learn the possessive adjectives (C3). Do exercise 2.51.
Unita` 2.D) La Vita Scolastica (School life).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Read the dialogue (D2). Do exercise 2.58. Learn the irregular verbs andare (to go), venire (to come), uscire (to go out), dare (to give),
and stare (to stay). Do exercise 2.65. Learn the verb piacere (to like). Do exercise 2.68 and 2.69.
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
WileyPlus: Unita` 2 Listen & Speak.
Quiz: Take Unita` 2 C and D quiz.
Module 7 (Settimana 7, Oct 8-12)
Unita` 2 End of Chapter
The goals for this module are:
Describing the general university system in Italy.
Exercises to complete:
Unita` 2 Immagini e Parole of Parliamo Italiano.
Read the article “ Gli esami non finiscono mai.” Do exercise 2.76. Watch video for Unita` 2 and review all vocab for the quiz. Write a 20 word summary of the video and upload in the homework file. Answer the questions of the Video Module exercises.
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
WileyPlus: Unita` 2 Video Manual.
Quiz: Take the Unita` 2 End of Chapter quiz.
Module 8 (Settimana 8; Oct 15-18 -Oct 19 is Fall Break)
Unita` 3.A and 3.B
The goals for this module are:
Talking about the family. Asking questions. Describing people and things. Describing a home. Indicating people and things.
Exercises to complete:
Unita` 3.A) La Famiglia (The Family).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Read the dialogue on (A2). Do exercise 3.5. Learn the interrogative words (A3). Do exercise 3.12.
Unita` 3.B) La Famiglia (The Family).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Read the dialogue (B2). Do exercise 3.20. Learn about bello and buono and questo and quello (B3). Do exercises 3.27 and 3.28.
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
Quiz: Take Unita` 3 A and B quiz.
Module 9 (Settimana 9; Oct 22-26)
Unita` 3.C and 3.D
The goals for this module are:
Talking about the weather. Talking about what you have to do, want to do, and can do. Running errands.
Exercises to complete:
Unita` 3.C) Il Tempo (The Weather).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Read Il Ponte (C2). Do exercise 3.34. Learn the modal verbs: volere (to want), potere (can), and dovere (must/have to) (A3). Do exercises 3.40 and 3.41. Learn the irregular verbs fare (to make/to do), dire (to say), and bere (to drink) (A3). Do exercise 3.45.
Unita` 3.D) In Centro (Downtown)
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`. Read the dialog (D2). Do exercise 3.49. Learn the compound prepositions (D3). Do exercises 3.57 and 3.59.
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
WileyPlus: Unita` 3 Listen & Speak.
Quiz: Take Unita` 3 C and D quiz.
Module 10 (Settimana 10; Oct 29-Nov 2)
Unita`3 End of Chapter
The goals for this module are:
Describing living arrangements in Italy.
Exercises to complete:
Unita` 3 Immagini e Parole.
Read the article “Come si Vive in Italia”. Do exercise 3.65. Watch video for Unita` 3 and review all vocab for the quiz. Write a 20 word summary of the video and upload in the homework file. Write the answers to the Video Manual on WileyPlus
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
WileyPLus: Unita` 3 Video Manual.
Quiz: Take Unita` 3 End of Chapter quiz.
Module 11 (Settimana 11; Nov 5-9)
Unita` 4.A and 4.B
The goals for this module are:
Talking about past actions and events. Specifying quantities. Talking about food. Shopping for food. Shopping in specialty stores. Handling and changing money.
Exercises to complete:
Unita` 4.A) Al Mercato all’Aperto (At the Market).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Read the dialog (A2). Do exercise 4.4. Learn the Passato Prossimo (Present Perfect). Learn the irregular past participles (A3). Do exercises 4.9 and 4.10. Learn the numbers from 100 on. Do exercise 4.14.
Unita` 4.B) I Soldi, Le Misure (Money, Measurements).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Read the dialog (B2). Do exercise 4.20. Learn the Partitive (B3). Do exercise 4.27. Learn about ne (B3). Do exercise 4.30.
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
Quiz: Take Unita` 4 A and B quiz.
Module 12 (Settimana 12; Nov 12-16)
Unita` 4.C and 4.D
The goals for this module are:
Avoiding redundancy. Expressing there.
Exercises to complete:
Unita` 4.C) Le Commissioni (Errands).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Read dialog (C2). Do exercise 4.36. Learn the direct object pronouns (C3). Do exercises 4.43 and 4.45. Learn about ci. Do exercise 4.48.
Unita` 4.D) I Negozi (The Shops).
Learn vocab under “Si Dice Cosi`.” Read the dialog (D2). Do exercise 4.55. Learn how direct object pronouns alter the ending of verbs (D3). Do exercise 4.60.
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
WileyPlus: Unita` 4 Listen & Speak.
Quiz: Take Unita` 4 C and D quiz.
Module 13 (Settimana 13; Nov 19-20 - Nov 21-23 is Thanksgiving break)
Unita` 4 End of Chapter
The goals for this module are:
Describing shopping norms in Italy.
Exercises to complete:
Unita` 4 Immagini e Parole.
Watch video for Unita` 4 and review all vocab for the quiz. Write a 20 word summary of the video and upload in the homework file. Answer the questions from The Video Manual exercises on WileyPlus.
Weekly conversation: Don't forget to post a comment in Italian on the weekly conversation board.
WileyPlus: Unita` 4 Video Manual.
Quiz: Take Unita` 4 End of Chapter quiz.
Module 14 (Settimana 14; Nov 26-30)
Exercises to complete:
Watch an Italian movie and write a 50 word summary in Italian.
A c a d e m i c F r e e d o m a n d P r o f e s s i o n a l R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s
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A c a d e m i c I n t e g r i t y – " T h e H o n o r S y s t e m "
Each student has the right and duty to pursue his or her academic experience free of dishonesty. The Honor System is designed to establish the higher level of conduct expected and required of all Utah State University students. The Honor Pledge (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.: To enhance the learning environment at Utah State University and to develop student academic integrity, each student agrees to the following Honor Pledge: "I pledge, on my honor, to conduct myself with the foremost level of academic integrity." A student who lives by the Honor Pledge is a student who does more than not cheat, falsify, or plagiarize. A student who lives by the Honor Pledge:
Espouses academic integrity as an underlying and essential principle of the Utah State University community;
Understands that each act of academic dishonesty devalues every degree that is awarded by this institution; and
Is a welcomed and valued member of Utah State University.
A c a d e m i c D i s h o n e s t y
The instructor of this course will take appropriate actions in response to Academic Dishonesty, as defined the University’s Student Code. Acts of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to:
Cheating: using, attempting to use, or providing others with any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, examinations, or in any other academic exercise or activity. Unauthorized assistance includes: o Working in a group when the instructor has designated that the quiz, test, examination,
or any other academic exercise or activity be done “individually;” o Depending on the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing
papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; o Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for
oneself, in taking an examination or preparing academic work; o Acquiring tests or other academic material belonging to a faculty member, staff
member, or another student without express permission; o Continuing to write after time has been called on a quiz, test, examination, or any other
academic exercise or activity; o Submitting substantially the same work for credit in more than one class, except with
prior approval of the instructor; or engaging in any form of research fraud. Falsification: altering or fabricating any information or citation in an academic exercise or
activity. Plagiarism: representing, by paraphrase or direct quotation, the published or unpublished
work of another person as one‘s own in any academic exercise or activity without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes using materials prepared by another person or by an agency engaged in the sale of term papers or other academic materials.
S e x u a l H a r a s s m e n t
Sexual harassment is defined by the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as any "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature." If you feel you are a victim of sexual harassment, you may talk to or file a complaint with the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Office located in Old Main, Room 161, or call the AA/EEO Office at (435) 797-1266.
W i t h d r a w a l P o l i c y a n d " I " G r a d e P o l i c y
Students are required to complete all courses for which they are registered by the end of the semester. In some cases, a student may be unable to complete all of the coursework because of extenuating circumstances, but not due to poor performance or to retain financial aid. The term ‘extenuating’ circumstances includes: (1) incapacitating illness which prevents a student from attending classes for a minimum period of two weeks, (2) a death in the immediate family, (3) financial responsibilities requiring a student to alter a work schedule to secure employment, (4) change in work schedule as required by an employer, or (5) other emergencies deemed appropriate by the instructor.
S t u d e n t s w i t h D i s a b i l i t i e s
Students with ADA-documented physical, sensory, emotional or medical impairments may be eligible for reasonable accommodations. Veterans may also be eligible for services. All accommodations are coordinated through the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in Room 101 of the University Inn, (435)797-2444. Please contact the DRC as early in the semester as possible. Alternate format materials (Braille, large print, digital, or audio) are available with advance notice. Contacting the Disability Resource Center (DRC):
On Campus: Room 101 of the University Inn Phone: 435-797-2444 Website: http://www.usu.edu/drc/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Disability related resources for current students:
DRC Student Handbook (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Handbook (Links to an external site.)Links to an external
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D i v e r s i t y S t a t e m e n t
Regardless of intent, careless or ill-informed remarks can be offensive and hurtful to others and detract from the learning climate. If you feel uncomfortable in a classroom due to offensive language or actions by an instructor or student(s) regarding ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation, contact:
Student Services: http://www.usu.edu/studentservices/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., 435.797.1712, [email protected], TSC 220
Student Advocates: http://www.usu.edu/ususa/legal/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., 435.797.2912, TSC 340,
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Multicultural Programs: http://www.usu.edu/accesscenter/multiculture/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., 435-797-1728, TSC 315
LGBTQA Programs: http://www.usu.edu/accesscenter/lgbtqa/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., 435-797-GAYS, TSC 314
Provost‘s Office Diversity Resources: http://www.usu.edu/provost/faculty/diversity/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., (435) 797-8176
You can learn about your student rights by visiting: The Code of Policies and Procedures for Students at Utah State University: http://www.usu.edu/studentservices/studentcode/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
G r i e v a n c e P r o c e s s
Students who feel they have been unfairly treated may file a grievance through the channels and procedures described in the Student Code: Article VII. Grievances (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
F u l l d e t a i l s f o r U S U A c a d e m i c P o l i c i e s a n d P r o c e d u r e s c a n b e f o u n d a t :
Student Conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Student Code (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Academic Integrity USU Selected Academic Policies and Procedures (Links to an external site.)Links to an
external site. USU Academic Policies and Procedures (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Academic Freedom and Professional Responsibility Policy (Links to an external site.)Links
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E m e r g e n c y P r o c e d u r e s
In the case of a drill or real emergency, classes will be notified to evacuate the building by the sound of the fire/emergency alarm system or by a building representative. In the event of a
disaster that may interfere with either notification, evacuate as the situation dictates (i.e., in an earthquake when shaking ceases or immediately when a fire is discovered). Turn off computers and take any personal items with you. Elevators should not be used; instead, use the closest stairs.
